Rome City Pass tourist cards: how to save time and money

Find out which Rome City Pass is right for you to discover the Eternal City and its cultural riches.

Destination Rome

Rome, the Eternal City, is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. In the vibrant capital of Italy and home to the Vatican, ancient history meets vibrant modern life. From the ancient wonder of the Colosseum to the breathtaking Vatican Museums, Rome is a collection of famous sights and hidden gems. But with so much to see, how do you make the most of your Roman adventure? City passes and tourist cards can help you get organized. Choose from a wide range of options and save time and money.

Which City Passes for Rome Are Available?

There are several types of City Passes for Rome and the Vatican, which vary in their scope of services. An important criterion is whether all reservations are included in the booking. This is especially important for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, as you may not be able to make reservations for the dates you want. Some passes include free use of public transportation.

In most cases, however, you will only need to use public transportation in Rome to get from your accommodation to the city center and the Vatican. Some passes also include free use of hop-on-hop-off buses. These are useful for getting an overview of the city center and conveniently connecting the various sights.

Rome Tourist Card

The Rome Tourist Card is a flexible pass for the main attractions in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums or St. Peter’s Basilica with ascent to the dome, Castel Sant’Angelo or Pantheon.

All reservations are included

Allows free time management without time limits

Time-saving booking with all reservations at a glance

Priority entry to the reserved sights

Audio guide for the smartphone is included

10% discount on further bookings

Rome Turbopass

The Turbopass is available in 20+ and 40+ versions, valid from 2 to 5 days. The 20+ version gives you access to many museums and optional use of public transportation. The 40+ version includes the Vatican Museums and optional access to the Colosseum.

Rome Turbopass 20+

Includes Hop-On Hop-Off Buses

Castel Sant’Angelo and other State Museums included

Numerous private museums included

Guided tour of the Calixtus Catacombs included

Colosseum and Vatican Museums not included

Optional public transport ticket must be collected on site

Rome Turbo Pass 40+

Vatican Museums included

Colosseum optional

Roma Pass

The Roma Pass is the discount card for visitors who rely on public transport and want to visit numerous national and city museums. It includes 72 hours of free travel and two museum entries.

72 hours of free travel on public transport

Free admission to two state or city museums

Reduced admission to other museums during the period of validity

Discounts at contractual partners and free use of toilets at P.Stop information points

Must be collected on site

Only worthwhile if you use public transport several times a day

Only worthwhile if you take advantage of free entry to the most expensive museums

You must make your own reservations for the Colosseum and other museums

The Vatican Museums and the Catacombs are not included

Omnia Card

The Omnia Card is the card of the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi – the Roman pilgrimage organization – and is aimed at all pilgrims who want to get to know the religious sites of Rome. We particularly recommend the Omnia Card 24, which allows you to save a lot of money in 24 hours. The Omnia Card 72 is also worthwhile if you want to devote all your time to visiting the monuments on offer.

Omnia Card 24:

Priority entry to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel

24-hour hop-on hop-off bus service

Entrance to the Mamertine Dungeon

Entrance and audio guide to the Cloisters of the Basilica of San Giovanni

City Center Audio Guides

Must be collected on site

Omnia Card 72:

In addition to the benefits of the Omnia Card 24:

Audio Guide to St. Peter’s Basilica

72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Roma Pass 72h with 2 free entries to museums and public transport

Visit to the underground of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Via Lata

You must make your own reservations for the Colosseum and other museums

Must be collected on site

Who Are These Passes Suitable For?

Each pass is designed for different types of travelers. The Rome Tourist Card is the all-in-one carefree package for those who want to visit the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican Museums quickly and easily. The Turbo Pass is ideal for those who want to visit many sights at an affordable price. The Roma Pass is for those who want to visit the State and Municipal Museums (Colosseum, Capitoline Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo, Vittoriano) and are staying outside the city center. The Omnia Card is a must for travelers who want to explore both the Vatican and Rome.

Choosing the right city pass can make your Roman adventure smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a history buff, or a Vatican explorer, there’s a pass that fits your needs. So grab your pass, hop on a bus, and let Rome’s magic unfold before your eyes!

Happy travels!