Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus – The Best Rome Bus Tours Compared
Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus – The Best Rome Bus Tours Compared
Everything you need to know to choose your Hop On Hop Off Bus Rome
The Rome hop on hop off bus is a very popular option for tourists that wish to explore the city’s major landmarks, historical sites and cultural destinations at their own pace.
These double-deckers buses with open tops run everyday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM, approximately. The majority of buses start their routes from Termini train station at approximately 9:00AM, with the last one leaving at around 5:45PM.
They follow a set route, stopping at Rome’s main attractions. They allow the passengers to hop off and rejoin any bus as many times as they want for 24, 48 or 72H.
While on board, passengers will be able to use an insightful audio guide, available in multiple languages. The buses come pretty often, usually within 15 or 20 minutes.
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Pro Tip » If you are in Rome for more than one day, a 48-hour sightseeing bus ticket can be convenient, as it allows you to use the bus for transportation throughout the city, saving you money on metro. |
There are often road closures in Rome on Sundays, so if you are planning to book it for that day, make sure you check any routes updates on the Rome hop on hop off bus provider website.
With so many Rome hop-on hop-off buses to choose from, it can be tough to pick the right one. Most of them offer pretty similar services, but prices and what’s included can differ. To help you out, I’ve put together a list to make your decision easier.
1. City Sightseeing Rome (Red Bus)
Tickets for these red sightseeing buses are available with 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour validity options.
The location of theses Rome hop on hop off buses and estimated times of arrival can be checked in real time on their app ‘Sightseeing Experience’. The same app also includes a walking tour around the city centre in 5 different languages.
You will enjoy free wifi onboard as well as an insightful audio guide, available in multiple languages.
You can book it online here or use the link below to check availability.
City Sightseeing Rome – Tickets |
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Overview: – Price from €23.40, reduced ticket for children age 5-15 and free under 5 – 24-hour, 48-hour, 72-hour ticket options – Ticket valid for City Sightseeing Rome and Vatican&Rome Open Bus – Free App “Sightseeing Experience”, including self-guided Walking Tour and real-time bus tracker – Audio guide in multiple languages – 8 stops Check availability and book online
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The ‘City Sightseeing Rome’ bus tour has 8 stops where you can get on or off to explore the city at your own pace. Here’s the list of all the stops:
| Stop | Location |
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| 1 | Termini train station |
| 2 | Santa Maria Maggiore |
| 3 | Colosseo |
| 4 | Circo Massimo |
| 5 | Piazza Venezia (near Victor Emmanuel II Monument, Pantheon and Piazza Navona) |
| 6 | Vaticano (near Castel Sant’Angelo, St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Museums) |
| 7 | Piazza di Spagna |
| 8 | Piazza Barberini (near Trevi Fountain) |
2. I Love Rome: City Tour (Pink Bus)
The main difference with the previous Rome sightseeing buses is that, in addition to the 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour passes, these pink double-decker buses also offer a 4-hour pass and an one-ride ticket (without the hop-off option), ideal for those with limited time in the city.
The audio guide is available in 12 languages, and there is a special kids’ commentary in 2 languages. Walking tours are available from stops 4, 5, and 6 – if you are interested you only need to ask onboard.
The ‘I Love Rome’ bus tour also has 8 stops around the main tourist attractions in Rome.
You can book it online here or use the link below to check availability.
I Love Rome: City Tour – Tickets |
Overview: – Price from €30, reduced ticket for children age 5-15 and free under 5 – 4-hour, 24-hour, 48-hour, 72-hour and one-ride (no hop-off) ticket options – Audio guide in multiple languages – Special commentary for kids – Walking tours available at certain stops – 8 stops Check availability and book online
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3. Big Bus Rome (Brown Bus)
The Big Bus Rome offers a 1.5-hour single-loop panoramic tour as well as 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour hop-on hop-off passes. You can track the buses live with their app.
The main difference from the previous options is the availability of two Night Tours, departing at either 8:20PM or 8:30PM from stop 1, for a 60-minute panoramic tour.
The ‘Big Bus Rome’ bus tour also has 8 stops around the main tourist attractions in Rome.
You can book it online here or use the link below to check availability.
Big Bus Rome – Tickets |
Overview: – Price from €18, reduced ticket for children age 5-15. Kids under 4 aren’t allowed. – 24-hour, 48-hour, 72-hour and one-ride (no hop-off) ticket options – Audio guide in multiple languages – Free app to track the buses – Night tour option at 8:20PM and 8:30PM (no hop-off). Book it here. – 8 stops Check availability and book online
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