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City Sightseeing: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Open-top sightseeing bus approaching the Colosseum in Rome.
Passengers enjoying a City Sightseeing bus tour, viewing landmarks with a map.
City sightseeing bus near Fontana del Tritone in Rome.
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4.4/5

(3,183)

Hao Q

Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2025
It is very nice experience as a first view of Rome. We sit on the bus to pass well known sightseeing spots. Then we can start the journey

Rodney H

Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
THe bus was only two blocks from my hotel. THe staff was friendly and professional and very knowledgable . We had a 72 hour ticket but would have bought a 96 hour ticket if it had been available.
    • Explore the Eternal City with a limitless hop-on hop-off pass for 1 day,1-loop, 24, 48, or 72 hours that opens up every quirky Roman corner for you.

    • Cruise the lively Red Route with ten handy stops and buses arriving every 20 minutes to let you uncover every Roman nook.

    • Hop aboard the double-decker bus with free Wi-Fi and an audio guide in eight languages that provides all you need for seamless sightseeing.

    • Experience Rome's allure as you stand before the remains of the Colosseum, make a wish at the Trevi Fountain, and climb the Spanish Steps.

    • 1-day/1-loop or 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Red Route

    • Audio-guided walking tours in English, French, Italian, German & Spanish (based on option selected)

    • Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French, Chinese & Russian (on the bus)

    • Free Wi-Fi onboard

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
    FREQUENCY20 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTURERome Termini Station at 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTURERome Termini Station at 6:00 PM
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    1. Rome Termini Station

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    2 attractions

    Termini Railway Station

    6 minutes walk
    National Roman Museum

    National Roman Museum

    3 minutes walk

    2. Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore

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    2 attractions
    Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore

    Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore

    1 minute walk
    Palazzo del Quirinale

    Palazzo del Quirinale

    8 minutes walk

    3. Colosseum

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    2 attractions
    Colosseum

    Colosseum

    13 minutes walk
    Palatine Hill

    Palatine Hill

    5 minutes walk

    4. Circo Massimo

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    2 attractions
    Circo Massimo

    Circo Massimo

    1 minute walk
    Bocca della Verità

    Bocca della Verità

    1 minute walk

    5. Piazza Venezia

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    2 attractions
    Piazza Venezia

    Piazza Venezia

    1 minute walk
    Teatro di Marcello

    Teatro di Marcello

    6. Vatican

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    2 attractions
    Castel Sant'Angelo

    Castel Sant'Angelo

    11 minutes walk
    Vatican

    Vatican

    11 minutes walk

    7. Piazza di Spagna

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    2 attractions
    Spanish Steps

    Spanish Steps

    3 minutes walk
    Via Condotti

    Via Condotti

    13 minutes walk

    8. Piazza Barberini / Spanish Steps

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    2 attractions
    Piazza Barberini

    Piazza Barberini

    4 minutes walk
    Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini

    Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini

    4 minutes walk
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 3,183 reviews

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    Guests from Germany, United Kingdom, United States and over 40 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Julia P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    This booking includes the Red Tour in Rome. I know from other cities that you can board at any stop. Unfortunately, this was not the case here. There was no one at the designated stops and the buses did not stop there either. You can only board at the train station.

    Rafael O

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Interesting points to visit. At times the "explanation" did not match location. A couple of annoyed drivers/hosts on bis

    Heike K

    Group
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    It's great fun to travel through Rome by bus and enjoy the many sights.

    Karev I

    Family
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Everything was exllent!! The bus,the crew and i was very satisfiyd!! Thank so much for good expirience

    Joanne B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    They did not except our ticket, nobody knew which bus company we suppose to use. Each company said its not us. Only by begging, city sightseeing let us use the bus The tour itself was great. .
  • What's not allowed

    • Keep in mind that bulky luggage or big backpacks are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    • Some of the buses are wheelchair accessible. This means wheelchair users can only board buses equipped with a footboard and dedicated space.

    • Passengers with wheelchairs are required to secure themselves and their wheelchairs with safety belts while the bus is in motion. The wheelchair must be locked with its brakes and placed in the designated space.

    • The service provider allows only one wheelchair on the bus at a time.

    Additional information

    • Small and medium-sized pets in leashes, muzzles, and pet carriers are allowed.

    • The one-loop bus tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour.

    • The 1-day pass is valid for one calendar day, whereas the 24-hour pass is valid for 24 hours from the time of activation. The passes cannot be activated on just any day; they must be activated within 5 days of the date printed on the voucher.

    • Please check here for the route map and boarding points. Departures run daily from 9am to 6pm.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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