Rome Tourist Card: FAQ
On this page we answer the most frequently asked questions about the Rome Tourist Card. Click on the questions below to read the answers.
The Rome Tourist Card is a simple product. When you book, you receive three tickets for three attractions of your choice. You can select your preferred date and time slot when purchasing. You can then print out your tickets or save them on your smartphone. You will also receive a Rome audio guide.
One advantage of the Rome Tourist Card is its flexibility. If there are no more tickets available for the most important sights, you can choose another attraction instead. There are several top attractions in the Italian capital to choose from.
With the Rome Tourist Card you can visit three attractions free of charge:
- Colosseum including Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel or Castel Sant'Angelo
- Pantheon or St. Peter's Basilica
Admission to St. Peter's Basilica is generally free of charge. With the Rome Tourist Card you take part in a guided tour or an audio tour and visit the dome of the cathedral.
No, you can visit the sights on different days. Most tickets are valid for a specific date. You decide in the booking process when you want to visit what.
As a rule, the ticket expires if you miss your time slot. It is therefore advisable to arrive on time. Changes can usually only be made in advance.
No, public transportation cannot be used with the Rome Tourist Card.
No, you cannot use hop-on hop-off buses with the Rome Tourist Card. If you would like to take a city tour, you should buy a separate ticket.
The cheapest way to book your trip to Rome is to book all tickets directly on the official websites of the individual attractions. However, you will have to make several bookings on different sites and the available time slots often sell out quickly. If you were going to buy your tickets from Tiqets.com or Get Your Guide anyway, you can save some money with the Rome Tourist Card - it's usually cheaper than the individual bookings.
It is recommended to book the Rome Tourist Card as early as possible. For trips in spring, summer and fall, we recommend purchasing the Tourist Card three to four weeks before your arrival in Rome.
Unfortunately, the most important sights sell out quickly. There are often only a few tickets left for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums in particular.
Yes, the Rome Tourist Card is also available for children and young people. The tickets are slightly cheaper for children. The exact price depends on the age of the travelers. However, the Rome Tourist Card is not worthwhile for children, as they have free entry to many attractions anyway.
Yes, you can buy up to 10 Rome Tourist Cards in one booking process. You can then simply forward the tickets to the other travelers.
After your purchase, you will receive your personal discount voucher by email. With this voucher you save 10 % on your next booking of a Rome ticket. You can use the discount code for the following attractions, for example:
- Borghese Gallery
- Hop-on/Hop-off bus
- Capitoline Museums
- Palazzo Barberini
- Catacombs
- Villa Medici
No, it is not possible to cancel or rebook. Tickets for the attractions are reserved for you when you book. These tickets cannot be rebooked.
The Rome Tourist Card is a product of Tiqets.com. The Tourist Card can only be purchased on the official website. You can reach Tiqets customer service by e-mail at customerservice@tiqets.com or on the Website.
The audio guide is available in several languages, including German, English, Spanish, Italian and French. It is provided via an app.
You download the POPGuide app and can then play the audio content for many sights directly on your smartphone. Headphones are required.
