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Rome Explorer Pass

Rome Explorer Pass lets you visit 2 to 7 attractions and try tours and experiences of your choice for free.  

You can try everything at your own pace, as this city card is valid for 60 days.

Skip the long waiting lines at ticket counters and save big with this best tourist card. 

If you have an extended trip to Rome and want flexible travel plans, Rome Explorer Pass is your best bet.

How does the Rome Explorer Pass work

This pass allows you to choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions and tours from over 30 options for free.

Its one-time payment for many attractions saves you from standing in ticket counter lines at individual attractions.

You also end up paying less than you’d usually pay at individual attractions.

After your purchase, the Rome Explorer Pass and a digital guide will reach your registered mail ID.

You can show the pass on your mobile phone on the days of your visit and gain free entry to the attractions and tours.

However, some attractions allow limited visitors inside the monument at once, and select tours and experiences include limited tourists in one go.

So, you must make reservations using the digital guide to visit a place or enjoy an experience on your preferred date or time.

Here is a list of attractions that need reservations.

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine HillSistine Chapel
Vatican Museums Pantheon Guided Tour
Borghese Gallery and City Guide appAltar of the Fatherland Panoramic View
Castel Sant’ AngeloCapitolini Museum

Refer to this table to learn about the tours and experiences that require reservations in advance.

Rome Catacombs Tour including transferEmpresses, Emperors and Courtesans Tour
Pizza Terrace Dinner in the Prati District Bike rental with Circo Massimo experience
Delicious Pasta Menu by Trevi FountainTrevi District Underground: Small Aqueduct Domus
Best of Rome at TwilightBike rental with Caracalla Baths
Colosseum Exterior VR ExperienceCircus Maximum Virtual Reality Game

All attractions, tours, and experiences included in the Rome Explorer Pass

We have listed some famous attractions among tourists from a list of 30 options.

Refer to the table below to spot some of your favorite attractions and experiences that you wish to try with this pass.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine HillVatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Basilica Guided TourBorghese Gallery
Castel Sant’ Angelo Capitolini Museum
Altar of the Fatherland Panoramic ViewPantheon Guided Tour
Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off 1-Day Classic TourRome Catacombs Tour
Piazza Navona UndergroundWine tasting by the Colosseum
Circus Maximus Virtual Reality GameAncient Via Appia Antica by Bike

Cost of Rome Explorer Pass

Cost of Rome Explorer Pass
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The prices of the Rome Explorer Pass range from €69 to €169, depending on the number of attractions, tours and experiences you have chosen.

There are age-based discounts on the pass prices. However, children up to four years can walk in for free.

Here is a breakdown of prices for your better understanding.

Prices for two attractions or tours pass

Adult ticket (age 16 years and above): €74
Child ticket (age 5 to 15 years): €44

Prices for three attractions or tours pass

Adult ticket (age 16 years and above): €99
Child ticket (age 5 to 15 years): €59

Prices for four attractions or tours pass

Adult ticket (age 16 years and above): €119
Child ticket (age 5 to 15 years): €74

Prices for five attractions or tours pass

Adult ticket (age 16 years and above): €139
Child ticket (age 5 to 15 years): €89

Prices for six attractions or tours pass

Adult ticket (age 16 years and above): €159
Child ticket (age 5 to 15 years): €104

Prices for seven attractions or tours pass

Adult ticket (age 16 years and above): €179
Child ticket (age 5 to 15 years): €114

Who should buy this pass

The Roma Explorer Pass is perfect for first time visitors, budget travelers and flexible travelers. 

However, this pass has its drawbacks too;its doesn’t offer free transportation.

Want to avail free transit in Rome?don’t forget to check out the Roma Pass and the Rome Super Pass!

Validity of the pass and cancellation policy

The Rome Explorer Pass is valid for 60 days. 

The validity does not start from the day you purchase the pass.

It starts from the date you first use your pass to visit any attraction or try any tour or experience. 

The flexibility of this pass saves you from exhaustion and rushing your visit to your favorite attractions. 

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