Embark on an unforgettable journey through Rome with our Combo Tour, featuring a flexible 24-hour ticket for the Hop-on Hop-off open-top bus and a visit to the historic Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore with an enlightening audio guide. From the moment you validate your bus ticket aboard our iconic I Love Rome City Sightseeing bus, you unlock unlimited opportunities to explore the Eternal City's splendid vistas and architectural treasures. Your 24-hour pass allows you the freedom to disembark at any of the strategically located stops, and reboard at your convenience, ensuring that your adventure through Rome is both seamless and tailored to your interests.
As you traverse the city, take advantage of the complimentary Wifi to enhance your journey and the audio commentary available in 12 languages, which offers insightful narratives about each monumental site. Discover landmarks like the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Trevi Fountain, each with its own story, waiting to be told.
The highlight of your tour will be the entrance to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s four major basilicas. This ancient church, rich in history and adorned with stunning mosaics and artistic masterpieces, stands as a testament to Rome’s complex religious and cultural heritage. Your included audio guide, available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German, will lead you through the epic tales of Pope Liberius’ miraculous snowfall in the summer of 356 AD, the basilica's construction, and the significant events that shaped its sacred grounds.
Within the basilica, you’ll be able to explore at your own pace, visiting quiet chapels and admiring the grandiose High Altar. Experience the solemn beauty of the Holy Cradle relic and marvel at the ornate Triumphal Arch, richly detailed with scenes from the Old Testament. The basilica's ambience is further enriched by the play of light through its stained glass windows, casting colorful patterns that dance upon the ancient stones.
This comprehensive s an ideal choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the city’s splendid history and spiritual depth. Join us to uncover the layers of Rome's past, art, and faith, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
1 Termini Station
2 Santa Maria Maggiore (entrance and audioguide included)
3 Colosseum Archaeological Area
4 Circus Maximus - Mouth of Truth
5 Piazza Venezia
6 Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, and Castel Sant'Angelo
7 Spanish Steps
8 Piazza Barberini and Trevi Fountain