Go City Pass Rome: Is It Really Worth It for Your Trip?

The Go City Rome Pass is a popular sightseeing pass for discovering the best of Rome. You'll save time and money by choosing from more than 30 attractions, guided tours, tickets and experiences across Rome, including the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum!

Is the Go City Rome Pass worth it?

It depends on how you plan your trip and how many attractions you want to visit. Say you buy the 5-attraction pass and want to see the following:

• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with fast-track entry (regular price: €35)
• The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with fast-track entry and audio guide (regular price: €38)
• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica (regular price: €27)
• Castel Sant'Angelo with audio guide (regular price: €25)
• 1-hour guided tour of the Pantheon (in English or Italian) (regular price: €35)

Buying each ticket at the standard price, you'd spend €160, whereas with the Go City Rome Pass you'd pay just €107. That's a saving of €53.

Advantages of the Go City Rome Pass

With the Go City Rome Pass you can choose between 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions from the list of attractions, tours and experiences included in Rome.

• Its main advantage is that you can enjoy Rome's best attractions at your own pace (you have up to 60 days to visit attractions after first use). 
• Unactivated passes are valid for two years from the date of purchase.
• It also fits your plans perfectly, since it doesn't work by hours or days but by the number of attractions you want to visit.
• It's very easy to use. Just download the Go City app and add your pass to your phone once you've bought it. 
• Your pass includes free luggage storage. You can leave your bags at the following addresses: Piazza D'Ara Coeli, 16, Piazza Navona, 25 and Viale Vaticano, 95. These storage points are open every day of the year from 09:00 to 18:00.

How does the Go City Rome Explorer Pass work?

Below you'll find everything you need to get the most out of this sightseeing pass: which attractions it includes, how to use it, how much it costs and where to buy it.

1. Included attractions

You can check all the attractions with entry included in the Go City Rome Pass. Clicking the link will take you to the official page.

Here's a list of some of the attractions included in the pass, for which you'll pay far less than buying each ticket separately. 

• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (regular price: €35)
• The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with audio guide (regular price: €38)
• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica (regular price: €27)
• Castel Sant'Angelo with audio guide (regular price: €25)
• Guided tour of the Pantheon (regular price: €35)
• Capitoline Museums (regular price: €30)
• Victor Emmanuel II Monument (regular price: €20)
• Guided tour of the Catacombs of Rome with transport (regular price: €48)
• Classic 1-day Big Bus Rome Hop-On Hop-Off tour (regular price: €30)

Remember, this is just a short selection from the more than 30 activities included in the Go City Rome Pass. When you download the app you'll get full details on every activity and how to book each one.

2. When does the pass activate?

The pass isn't activated when you buy it, but when you enter your first attraction. From then on you have 60 days to use it, so there's no need to rush through everything the way you do with other sightseeing cards.

Before visiting your first attraction, download the Go City mobile app, add the pass number you receive when you buy, and then use it straight from your phone.

You just show your phone so they can scan your pass at each attraction you want to enter. You can also print the pass you receive in your confirmation email.

3. Prices

4. Credit value

Each pass comes with a credit value based on how long the pass lasts. So what is credit value? It's the maximum amount you can spend, calculated from the price of each attraction. For example, if you buy a 5-attraction pass, the credit value is €200, meaning you can visit 5 attractions adding up to a total cost of €200.

Credit value – Adult passes

• 2-choice Explorer Pass: €85
• 3-choice Explorer Pass: €130
• 4-choice Explorer Pass: €165
• 5-choice Explorer Pass: €200
• 6-choice Explorer Pass: €235
• 7-choice Explorer Pass: €270

Credit value – Children's passes

• 2-choice Explorer Pass: €70
• 3-choice Explorer Pass: €105
• 4-choice Explorer Pass: €140
• 5-choice Explorer Pass: €175
• 6-choice Explorer Pass: €205
• 7-choice Explorer Pass: €235

5. Where do you buy the Go City Rome Pass Pass?

You can buy the Go City Rome Pass Pass on the official page or through the button below. Follow the link and you'll find all the purchase details.

Once you've bought it, you just download the pass to your phone using the app. That app is all you need to get into the attractions for as long as your pass is valid.

If you'd rather not use your phone, you can simply print your pass with a code to show at the entrance to each site.

You'll be asked for your travel date when you buy. But remember that the pass activates when you visit the first attraction. Unactivated passes are valid for two years from the date of purchase.

Go City or Omnia Card?

The Omnia Card is another popular Rome tourist card. Both have their perks and quirks, so to make things easier, here's a quick comparison between the Go City Rome Pass Pass and the Omnia Card to help you decide which suits you best.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you buy the pass?

It's easiest to buy it online so you can take advantage of the discounts they're always running. 

When does the Go City Rome Pass activate?

The pass activates when you visit your first attraction. From that day on, you have 60 days to see all the attractions included in your pass.

Can I visit the same attraction more than once?

No. Each attraction can only be visited once.

How many attractions are included?

The Explorer Pass gives you up to 29 attractions, guided tours, food experiences and museum entries to choose from. Depending on the pass you pick, you can see between 2 and 7 of them. You can see all the included attractions here. 

Can I share my Rome Pass with someone else?

No. Each card is personal and non-transferable. 

Do children have to pay?

There's a reduced price for children between 2 and 6 years old. 

I bought the pass online. Where do I pick it up?

There's nothing to pick up. Just download the Go City app and add your pass to your phone.

Does my pass include transport?

The pass doesn't include public transport or transfers to Rome's airports, but it does include a wide range of tours and hop-on hop-off buses to choose from, which can come in very handy.

Besides, much of central Rome is perfectly walkable. 

How will I receive my pass?

Once you've bought your pass, you'll get a confirmation email with all the details on how to download and activate it.

Do I have to book ahead for some attractions? Some attractions require a mandatory reservation. You can check which ones need booking in advance in the attractions tab on the official page.