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Choosing the right city pass can make exploring Rome smoother, cheaper, and far less stressful. Both the Turbopass Rome City Pass and the Omnia Vatican & Rome Pass (often referred to as the roma omnia pass or omnia card) combine access to Rome’s top attractions into a single product, but they are designed for different travel styles and priorities within the Eternal City.
This detailed comparison explains what each pass includes, how free entry and discounted entry work, how reservations and time slots are handled, and which pass suits which type of trip.
The Turbopass Rome City Pass is a flexible sightseeing pass designed for travellers who want control over duration, attractions, and optional add‑ons. The pass can be booked for 1 to 7 days and focuses on combining Rome’s top attractions with tours, activities, and practical extras.
Unlike Omnia Vatican Rome, Turbopass is not fixed to 72 hours and does not rely on the Roma Pass system. Instead, it provides pre‑organised tickets, clear reservation instructions, and optional public transport and airport transfer add‑ons are available at a low cost.
The Turbopass Rome City Pass covers many of Rome’s most popular sites, often with advance reservations and timed entry handling.
Core attractions included are:
Colosseum and Roman Forum combined entry
These attractions represent the historic heart of ancient Rome and Vatican City. Time slot booking is required for several sites, and instructions are provided after purchase.
Beyond the main attractions, Turbopass includes a broad range of museums, underground sites, and experiences.
Stadio di Domiziano (Piazza Navona underground)
Case Romane del Celio
Vicus Caprarius near Trevi Fountain
GAMM Video Game Museum
Museo delle Cere (Wax Museum)
Ancient Rome multimedia video experience
Guided bike tour (Unlimited Biking)
Shuttle bus to Castel Romano Outlet
Rome public transport (optional add‑on)
Rome airport transfer (optional add‑on)
Some services are offered with discounted entry rather than free access:
Rome bike rental
St. Peter’s Basilica skip the line with audio guide
Food tasting tour in Trastevere
Castel Gandolfo Papal Apartments and gardens
Gelateria Della Palma
Officine della Birra restaurant
EatWith food experiences
Kolet eSIM data allowance
Radical Storage
Travellers can also buy online versions of the Turbopass without Vatican Museums or Colosseum tickets to reduce the price.
The Omnia Vatican & Rome Pass, sometimes shortened to omnia vatican rome or omnia vatican, is a 72‑hour sightseeing pass that focuses strongly on Vatican City, Christian Rome, and the most important highlights of ancient Rome. It combines the Omnia Card with the Roma Pass, meaning travellers effectively use two passes under one product.
This structure makes the Omnia Vatican Rome pass particularly attractive for visitors spending around three days in Rome who want a clear, structured itinerary covering Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and major Roman monuments, while also using public transport and a hop off bus tour.
The Omnia Card 72h + Roma Pass is valid for 72 hours from first activation. During this period, visitors receive access to a carefully selected group of main attractions in Vatican City and Rome, plus public transport and an open bus Vatican sightseeing network.
According to the official description, Omnia Vatican Rome includes no‑ticket‑line or fast track entry handling at several headline sites. This does not remove security checks, but it can significantly reduce waiting time at popular sites, especially during the summer months.
Included attractions and services are:
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Basilica with audio guide
Lateran Palace complex: Basilica of St. Giovanni in Laterano and the cloister
Mamertine Prison (Carcer Tullianum) with multimedia experience
Audio guide package for selected monuments
72‑hour hop on hop off bus tour (Omnia Vatican & Rome and City Sightseeing Rome)
The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are among the most visited museum complexes in the world. Even with free access or fast track entry, all visitors must pass through security lines, which is an important note for realistic planning.
A defining strength of the Omnia Vatican Rome pass is its emphasis on Vatican City. Visitors gain organised access to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, along with entry to Peter’s Basilica and important Christian landmarks linked to papal history and art. For travellers particularly interested in religious history, art, and architecture, this focus can be a major advantage.
The second pillar of the Omnia Vatican Rome product is the Roma Pass 72h. This Rome Pass component activates at first use and is valid for the same 72‑hour period.
Through the Roma Pass, visitors receive free entry or discounted entry to a wide network of museums, monuments, and archaeological areas across Rome.
Typical attractions included via Roma Pass are:
Colosseum (time slot reservation required)
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
Colosseum and Roman Forum combined ticket options
Castel Sant’Angelo
Capitoline Museums (part of the Rome Card museum network)
Borghese Gallery (subject to availability and advance booking rules)
Selected national museum and city museum locations
Access to the Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill area always requires a reservation, even with the Rome Pass. Some attractions offer free entry for one or two sites, while others provide discounted entry.
Note: Roma Pass rules, reservations, and free access conditions can change. Travellers should always check the current Roma Pass terms following the link provided after purchase.
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Feature |
Omnia Vatican & Rome Pass |
Turbopass Rome City Pass |
|---|---|---|
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Main focus |
Vatican City, Christian Rome, Roma Pass museums, public transport |
Wide mix of top attractions, tours, activities, and discounts |
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Validity |
Fixed 72 hours from first activation |
Flexible: choose 1–7 days |
|
Core attractions |
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Lateran Basilica, Mamertine Prison, plus Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Capitoline Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo via Roma Pass |
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome Catacombs, plus many additional museums |
|
Hop‑on hop‑off bus |
72‑hour open bus ticket included |
Hop‑on hop‑off sightseeing bus included |
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Public transport |
Included via Roma Pass (metro, bus, tram within validity area) |
Optional add‑on of 9,00€ during booking |
|
Airport transfer |
Not included |
Optional add‑on of 13,00€ |
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Reservations & time slots |
Required for Colosseum and selected sites even with the pass |
User-friendly digital pass provided after purchase to reserve attractions |
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Special focus |
Strong emphasis on Vatican City and Christian sites |
Broader mix including museums, underground sites, tours, and food‑related discounts |
The Omnia Vatican Rome pass is ideal for:
Travellers spending exactly three days in Rome
Visitors focusing on Vatican City, museums and Sistine Chapel, and Christian history
Those who value public transport and hop off bus tour access
Turbopass suits travellers who:
Want flexibility in pass duration
Prefer a broader mix of top attractions, museums, underground sites, and tours
Enjoy adding food experiences and local discounts
Want to combine attractions, transport, and airport transfer in one booking
Reserve advance time slots for Vatican Museums and Colosseum as soon as possible
Group attractions by area to maximise each day
Use the hop bus strategically as transport and sightseeing
Always check current attraction lists and reservations rules following the link provided after purchase
