Vatican City Pass
From€71.50
The Vatican highlights bundled
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica with audio guide
- Digital pass on your phone
Rome
Roma Pass
Rome's official pass with free attractions, discounts and public transport.
- 48 or 72 hours
- First attractions free
- Public transport included
Booking via romapass.it, the city's official site
Want the Vatican too? The Vatican City Pass
The Vatican isn't covered by the Roma Pass. For the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, there's the Vatican City Pass, bookable online.
What to expect
Highlights with the Roma Pass
Colosseum & Roman Forum
The classic first free attraction, with dedicated pass-holder access. A time slot is required.
Castel Sant'Angelo
The imperial mausoleum and papal fortress on the Tiber, a popular choice as the second free attraction.
Capitoline Museums
The city's own collections on the Capitoline Hill, discounted with the pass or usable as your free choice.
Public transport
Metro, buses and trams included for the pass's duration, handy for getting between sights.
Good to know
Your Roma Pass: how to use it, free entries, public transport
Table of Contents
Public transport and activation
The Roma Pass isn't tied to a fixed address - it's valid across the whole city. Public transport is included for the duration: metro, buses, trams and the city's ATAC light-rail lines. Regional trains and the Leonardo Express airport link to Fiumicino aren't covered, so if you're heading to or from the airport by train, you'll need a separate ticket. Tap your card at the metro gates; on buses, show the code to the inspector if asked.
Important - the clock starts on first use, not at the point of purchase. You'll get the pass as a physical card from tourist info points around the city, or digitally with a QR code via the Roma Pass app. If you're arriving from abroad, it's worth activating the pass on your first full day in Rome rather than your arrival day, so you get the maximum value from the validity window.
Free entries and the Colosseum
The 72-hour version includes two free attractions of your choice, the 48-hour version one. After that, you pay the discounted rate everywhere. Use your free entries on the priciest sights. A time slot is mandatory for the Colosseum - book it early through the app or website, and further ahead still if you're travelling in peak season. The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill count as a single entry with the Roma Pass.
At major sites like the Colosseum there are security checks, and large backpacks often have to be left behind or checked in.
What's not included
The Vatican isn't part of the deal. The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica sit within a separate sovereign state and aren't covered by the Roma Pass. Cover these sights with the Vatican City Pass shown above.
Duration, children and refunds
Work out in advance whether the pass suits your itinerary - if you're only planning a couple of visits, individual tickets can work out cheaper. Children and teenagers under 18 already get free or discounted entry to many state museums anyway, so a pass rarely pays off for them. Note that the Roma Pass generally isn't refundable, even if you don't end up using it. Opening hours and closing days vary by venue, and many museums close on Mondays. Check current times and booking requirements on the official site before your visit, or in our frequently asked questions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Roma Pass
Why can't I book directly here?+
The Roma Pass is currently sold by the City of Rome only via the official site romapass.it and on site. We link you there honestly rather than bundle a worse product. Cover the Vatican with the Vatican City Pass shown above.
Are the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica included?+
No. The Vatican is its own sovereign state and not part of the Roma Pass. The Vatican City Pass covers it, which you can book directly above.
How do the free attractions work?+
The 72-hour version includes the first two attractions for free, the 48-hour version the first one. After that you pay the discounted price everywhere. Tip - use your free entries for the priciest sights like the Colosseum, where a time slot is mandatory.
Seeing Rome with one pass?
Book the Roma Pass with the official provider and add the Vatican with the Vatican City Pass.