City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Rome, Italy
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary, and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for the same day, 24, 48, or 72 hours, or two panoramic night tours.
- Create a personalized sightseeing itinerary and explore Rome at leisure
- Hop on and off as many times as you wish at any of the stops
- Listen to interesting onboard audio commentary as you travel
- Set your own pace to explore Rome's highlights
What's Included
- Onboard audio guide in eight different languages on Open Bus
- Free Wi-Fi onboard Open bus
- Free Walking Tour included downloading our Mobile App “Sightseeing Experience
- Hop-on hop-off ticket valid for City Sightseeing Rome ( if selected)
- Night Tour Ticket (if option selected)
- Enjoy the Yellow Line, exclusively included in your City Sightseeing ticket.
- Yellow Line operated by Vatican&Rome Open
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Rome has a bounty of things to see and the mix of its architecture is a testament to its past; Roman ruins, baroque squares, and Renaissance gardens combine to give the city its enticing edge. See it all on a Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour, and learn about the Italian capital as you go.
Show your ticket as you board your Rome tour bus, and then hop on and off at any of the stops around town. See the Colosseum where gory gladiatorial battles once took place, and have your camera ready for Piazza Venezia, home to the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for luck, or stretch your legs on a walk through Vatican City.
The full loop lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, and audio commentary is provided for each sight you pass. Make use of the free onboard Wi-Fi to share pictures, tweet, or blog about your travels as you go.
Show your ticket as you board your Rome tour bus, and then hop on and off at any of the stops around town. See the Colosseum where gory gladiatorial battles once took place, and have your camera ready for Piazza Venezia, home to the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for luck, or stretch your legs on a walk through Vatican City.
The full loop lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, and audio commentary is provided for each sight you pass. Make use of the free onboard Wi-Fi to share pictures, tweet, or blog about your travels as you go.
City Sightseeing Rome
10 Stops
7 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: From April 2026 Every day - From 9.00 am till 6.30 pm (last departure) Night tour leaves only from Via Giolitti, 32 We kindly inform you that Stop n.3 Colosseo is suspended until further notice
1
Via Marsala, 7
2
Via Giovanni Giolitti, 38
3
Piazza dei Cinquecento
4
Via dell'Esquilino
5
Via di San Gregorio
6
Piazzale Ugo la Malfa
7
Via del Teatro di Marcello, 12
8
Lungotevere Tor di Nona, 7
9
Via Ludovisi, 47
10
Via Barberini, 2
Points of interest passed by on this route
Trevi Fountain
Circo Massimo
Piazza Venezia
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza Barberini
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
Citta del Vaticano
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Rome Municipality Authority may impose new regulations and restricted access for all hop-on hop-off tours in the city of Rome without warning. It could impact the number of stops available and/or your journey on this tour; the exact itinerary will be advised on the day of travel
- On Sundays and selected public holidays (Easter) traffic might be restricted in certain areas of Rome. Stops affected frequently include Colosseo or Circo Massimo
- Wheelchair accessible (lower level only); electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated for technical reasons. The most accessible boarding point is Via Marsala (Termini Station)
- This ticket is valid for City Sightseeing Rome , Vatican&Rome Open Bus (if selected)
- Night Tour only leaves from Via Giolitti, 32 and it is one loop only
- Night tour duration: 90 minutes
- For operational reasons, Night Tour departure of the tour scheduled at 21:00 may be postponed up to a maximum of 15 minutes. The service is still guaranteed and the conditions of the tour remain unchanged.
- One Loop Tour is not a Hop On Hop Off tour
- We kindly inform you that Stop n.3 Colosseo is suspended until further notice
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.4
based on 5,485 reviews
Dave_S, Jun 2026
We wanted to experience Rome’s highlights at night. The tour bus was delightful as it was a beautiful evening and the top was retracted. However the audio recording was not very clear and one of the audio output was not working requiring me to share one set of ear plugs with my cousin. Overall—would not recommend—-though Rome is a beautiful city.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Sarah_W, Jun 2026
Booked the 24hr tour for a Sunday, they only run from 9-6. The tour is recorded and not in time with the items they are describing. Went back for the 9pm night route to be told I needed to pay separately for that as it’s not included in the 24hr ticket. So paid over £50 for myself and my partner to be on the bus for 30 mins.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Kate_M, Jun 2026
Bus spends most of the day idling on the side of the road. Took 2.5 hours to do one lap on the red route. Radio commentary was very basic, usually out of time with location and many headphone jacks didn't work. Waste of money and a waste if a day. Very disappointed. Not enough buses. All other companies passed us all day while we sat parked.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Ugne_S, Jun 2026
It had to be 1:30 hour trip, but we spend just 1 hour. But was nice to see all Rome popular visiting places
Sarah_B, May 2026
Hop on and hop off for Vatican City would be a long walk. Other areas are fine. Staff was helpful and friendly
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Dee_G, May 2026
The hop on hop off buses were easy to access and ran smoothly. I would have been good to have another stop closer to the colosseum. And being able to get closer to the Vatican would’ve completed the good day
Response from Host, May 2026
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Jill_A, May 2026
Ok - lots of traffic. Driver wasn't helpful - never said a word including never offered up the required headphones so had to go down & get them after tour started.
Response from Host, May 2026
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Richard_K, May 2026
This hop on and hop off do not have any buses. We had to wait sometime up to 45 minutes.
The staff at the pick-up sites were not willing to help.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re sorry to read your review, which does not reflect the quality standards our customers confirm every day. We will look into the matter, and your feedback will help us improve our service.
Steven_R, May 2026
No buses… No signs… No one answers phone… no chat.. total waste of money and time. Save yourself time and frustration.
Response from Host, May 2026
• We’re sorry that you were not completely satisfied with the service. Our itinerary is available on all our printed materials and online, so you can plan your visit in advance.
Eileen_G, May 2026
This tour was not worth the money. We waited a long time for the bus to actually get going. We stood there for 15 min before the bus would open the door. Then trying to see what the recording was talking about was next to impossible. Half of the boxes for connecting the headphones were broken. I would not recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
• We’re sorry that you were not completely satisfied with the service. Our itinerary is available on all our printed materials and online, so you can plan your visit in advance.
RICHARD_G, May 2026
Great way to see the city. The bus drivers are masterful even when traffic is heavy! Must sit on the top!
Response from Host, May 2026
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Georgiana_M, Apr 2026
We do this tour everywhere we travel.
Love this tour.
Enjoy being able together on and off when we want .
Response from Host, May 2026
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David_C, Apr 2026
The stop nearest our hotel was closed. Stops took an average 15 minutes each and not close to the areas of interest.
Helen_R, Apr 2026
It was informative and easy to hop on hop off.
We found the live tracker useful to see where the buses were when we wanted to hop back on.
It is no good complaining about the Traffic as in Rome do what the Romans do. Have patience!
We enjoyed it and seen many places on the outer areas that we would never have walked too. So for us we are giving the trip a five star rating.
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Driver very pleasant.
Chad_C, Apr 2026
Very few buses compared to other tour operators. We waited at two stops for over 20 minutes while watching other operators buses come and go. They also skipped a stop so missed part of our tour. Do not use City Sightseeing buses in Rome, go with the Big Bus instead
Donna_M, Apr 2026
Beautiful view of the city. Could not see most of the main attractions from the bus. Colosseum stop was closed. Approximately 30 minute walk
Response from Host, Apr 2026
• We’re sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with the service. Our itinerary is clearly outlined in all our printed materials and on our website, allowing guests to plan their visit ahead of time
Daniel_S, Apr 2026
Can't fault City Sightseeing but the idea of the bus in Rome is really not worth it. The main sights are all within areas this bus cannot reach and very walkable even with my arthritis. Also the day we booked was the 2026 Marathon and was even less to see.
The way the tour is given is also very dated
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are sorry to read that you are not completely satisfied with our service. Our pick-up and drop-off points are regularly approved by the municipality in order to preserve the beauty of our UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Frances_L, Mar 2026
It was great. There were fewer stops because of construction, but got to see what we wanted to see. Just be sure you get the right ticket to get on and off as ours didn’t allow it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Elena_G, Mar 2026
The overall experience was very positive. The fact that you see the sites comfortably seated on a bus gives you time to later experience them on foot.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Manfred_K, Mar 2026
The bus was easy to find and on time. Well worth the time.
The bus had narration throughout in many languages.
Don't forget your plug in ear phones.
If you do forget, they will supply some very cheap ones. Still better than nothing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Kristy_J, Mar 2026
Did not end up using cuz not enough activation spots. I did not have time and energy to activate at airport.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We regret reading your review, as it does not match the quality standards our clients consistently experience.
you can activate the ticket at any bus stop and we don't have a stop at the airport.
anyway, our map is on available on every website
Janet_H, Mar 2026
This used to be a really good way to see Rome but we were very disappointed this time. We spent 2 hours on a single trip, mostly sitting in traffic, which is caused by many roadworks around the city and sheer volume of traffic. At the Vatican stop we waited 40 minutes for a bus, on another occasion. I would not use it again as so much time is wasted.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re sorry to read your comment; however, it does not reflect the quality standards that our customers consistently confirm every day.
Fran_X, Mar 2026
It’s a terrible experience. Only took two stops of it. When in the bus the service was good. If it out of bus, you can’t expect the time it’s coming. Give up after multiple tries. Finished the touring by feet.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re sorry to read about your experience. However, our stops are clearly indicated on our online and printed maps, as well as on our official app, where you can also track the real-time location of the buses to better manage waiting times at the stops
Gary_S, Mar 2026
Allow more time then we had. Because of time constraints, we only had a couple of hours. Did get to see what was promised, it would have been nice if we could have gotten off and explored in depth.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for choosing our service for your trip to Italy. every bus has a frequence of 30 minutes in order to help customers to get off and explore.
Mark_L, Mar 2026
Worthwhile views of the city also giving opportunities to see where we could visit. However, one stop Colesseum was closed which meant a long walk to the next. Very busy as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Nataliya_P, Feb 2026
Wasn’t good experience, we left after few stops because it was stopping so frequently that we did not manage to see anything and decided to walk by foot . No guide was available, no information was provided at all
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We are sorry to read your comment, which does not reflect the quality standards that our travelers confirm to us every day. Your feedback will help us investigate the matter and improve our service.
Agnes_O, Jan 2026
We had a very rainy day during our trip to Rome but we didn’t want to stay indoors all day, so this was a good option. However, it can get a bit crowded in the lower level because the upper level isn’t fully covered, which means it’s very cold, wet, and windy. The worst aspect was that there were far too many wait periods, where the bus idled at stops for 20+ minutes (not only at the Roma Termini stop, and not indicated on the map/schedule). This was a big waste of time, the bus operation schedule was very unclear, and the bus tracker was useless. We were only able to do 2 loops (one regular loop, plus one Jubilee line loop) with the 1 Day ticket, so if you think of this purely as a transportation option, it is expensive and inefficient. But since it was the rainy low season the buses weren’t crowded, so we were able to rest and dry off while being transported, which made for a good experience overall.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We are sorry to read your comment, which does not reflect the quality standards that our travelers confirm to us every day. Your feedback will help us investigate the matter and improve our service.
Jenny_P, Jan 2026
The stops are too far from each other, the stop at the Colosseum was closed. Some of the audio machines were not working. Buses were too full we had to wait for the next one.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We are sorry to read your comment, which does not reflect the quality standards that our travelers confirm to us every day. Your feedback will help us investigate the matter and improve our service.
Rodney_H, Nov 2025
This was the winter route so the stops may have been a little farther apart. But they partnered with another system that had 4 extra stops. This closed the gap on some areas but this bus only ran on the hour so there was a longer wait time between pickups. Still it was a good value. We had 72 hours so we were able tour Rome sites very well.
Selma_C, Nov 2025
The one day we were supposed to use hop on hop off bus it was not circulating due to marathon for hours we lost half a day I really wish this was posted on date I purchased had to pay for Ubers because they just were not coming to stops we kept going to different stops and nothing to waste of my money
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