The Roma PassWhat Does the Roma Pass Include
What’s included on the Roma Pass
Included
- Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill (one combined ticket)
- Castel Sant’Angelo
- Capitoline Museums
- Palazzo Altemps
- Palazzo Massimo
- Crypta Balbi
- Baths of Diocletian
- Villa d’Este (day trip to Tivoli, included but not nearby)
- Unlimited metro (A, B, B1, C lines)
- Unlimited bus and tram within the city
- Discounts on other attractions
NOT included
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- St Peter’s Basilica dome climb (free to enter, dome is paid)
- Pantheon (small separate ticket required)
- Borghese Gallery (requires separate reservation — the pass is accepted but the booking slot is your obligation)
- Airport connections (Leonardo Express, FL1 bus, or any airport shuttle)
- Colosseum skip-the-line (the pass gives entry but you still need a timed slot; queues are long)
- St Peter’s Necropolis (Scavi — requires separate booking)
How the 72-hour pass works
The pass is valid for 72 consecutive hours starting at first use — at the first site visit or the first time you scan it on public transport. You get two free entries to any sites in the network; after the second, discounts apply to others (usually around 10–20 percent). The transport component is unlimited for those 72 hours across metro, bus, and tram.
Activation is digital and app-based. You have the pass on your phone, scan it at the entrance, and the timer starts. Once activated, there is no pause or delay: 72 hours means 72 hours, whether you use it every hour or go back to your hotel.
How the 48-hour pass works
The 48-hour pass is the same structure but shorter: one free entry, then discounts. If you are in Rome for just one full day and want to see the Colosseum and one other site, the 48-hour may fit your schedule. Otherwise, the 72-hour at €40 is almost always better value than the 48-hour at €28 — that extra day costs only .
What you do not get
The Roma Pass does NOT include the Vatican — this is the single largest source of confusion on reviews. The Vatican is a separate state, not part of Roma Capitale, and its museums are not in the city pass network. If you want to see the Sistine Chapel, you must buy a separate Vatican ticket or book an OMNIA pass, which bundles the two. See does the Roma Pass include the Vatican.
The Pantheon also requires a separate ticket (roughly ) since 2023, even with the pass. The Borghese Gallery requires a timed reservation, which the pass does not eliminate — you must book your slot separately before or during your stay. And public transport does not extend to the airports; the Leonardo Express from Fiumicino to Termini is not covered.
Check Roma Pass availability
The simplest way to book is through GetYourGuide — instant confirmation, free cancellation, and you have the product details in your email before arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Roma Pass include the Colosseum?
Yes. The Colosseum is part of the city network. With the 72-hour pass, it is one of your two free entries. However, you still need a timed entry slot, which must be booked in advance. The pass gives you access but not skip-the-line; book early in high season as slots run out. See Colosseum timed slots and the pass.
How many museums can I visit with the Roma Pass?
With the 72-hour pass, you get two free entries, then discounts on the rest. The city network has about 12 major sites, so if you plan a three-day itinerary hitting Colosseum, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Capitoline, the pass would cover two free and discount the third. Most visitors see 2–4 sites because other attractions (Vatican, Pantheon, free churches, parks) are outside the network.
What if I want to skip the Roma Pass and just see the Vatican?
Buy a Vatican ticket separately (€32 on GetYourGuide) or book an OMNIA pass (€134), which bundles the Vatican, Sistine, metro, and the Roma Pass benefits into one. See Vatican inclusion options and Roma Pass vs OMNIA.