
City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Traveler rating
3.4/5
Based on 5,547 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour worth booking?
City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from €13 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 3.4/5 rating across 5,547 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 3.4/5 (5,547)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- €13 per person
Explore Rome on the open-top, double-decker bus. Visit top sights like the Vatican, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, and more. Enjoy the Yellow Line, exclusively included in your City Sightseeing ticket. Enjoy 360-degree views from the open deck and hop on and off as you wish at any of the eight stops. Choose 1 Loop, 1 Day, 24, 48 or 72 hours of sightseeing. Otherwise, you can also take in Rome by night on a tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with recorded commentary. Admire the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and more iconic sights, and learn more about them. Download now Sightseeing Experience APP: an easy and practical way to orient yourself, move, visit and discover the city. Inside the APP you find a free walking tour of the center available in 5 languages and an interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so you can easily reach the nearest stop.
What you get
About this experience
Explore Rome on the open-top, double-decker bus. Visit top sights like the Vatican, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, and more. Enjoy the Yellow Line, exclusively included in your City Sightseeing ticket. Enjoy 360-degree views from the open deck and hop on and off as you wish at any of the eight stops. Choose 1 Loop, 1 Day, 24, 48 or 72 hours of sightseeing. Otherwise, you can also take in Rome by night on a tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with recorded commentary. Admire the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and more iconic sights, and learn more about them. Download now Sightseeing Experience APP: an easy and practical way to orient yourself, move, visit and discover the city. Inside the APP you find a free walking tour of the center available in 5 languages and an interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so you can easily reach the nearest stop.
What's included
Included
- Hop-on hop-off ticket valid for City Sightseeing Rome ( if selected)
- Yellow Line operated by Vatican&Rome Open
- Free Wi-Fi onboard Open bus
- Onboard audio guide in eight different languages on Open Bus
- Night Tour Ticket (if option selected)
- Free Walking Tour included downloading our Mobile App “Sightseeing Experience
- Enjoy the Yellow Line, exclusively included in your City Sightseeing ticket.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Options you can book
Night Tour Ticket 9.15 pm
Night Tour Ticket: Valid only for one night loop leaving at 9.15 pm. The tour leaves only from Via Giolitti, 32, be there 20 minutes earlier.
24-Hour Ticket
Unlimited use of the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 hours from time of first use
Night Tour Ticket 9 pm
Departure Info: For operational reasons, the departure of the tour scheduled at 21:00 may be postponed up to a maximum of 15 minutes. Night Tour Ticket: Valid only for one night loop leaving at 9.15 pm. The tour leaves only from Via Giolitti, 32, be there 20 minutes earlier.
1 Loop Ticket
Use of the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour only valid for one loop
1 Day Ticket
Unlimited use of the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour only valid for the same day.
48-Hour Ticket
Unlimited use of the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour for 48 hours from time of first use
72-Hour Ticket
Unlimited use of the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour for 72 hours from time of first use
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sightseeing Experience
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5,544 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
5,544 verified traveler reviews for City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Alex was a great tour...
Alex was a great tour guide explained in detail about the Sistine Chapel, Basilica, and Museums. Great experience
via Viator
Good value loop Rome bus tour
The loop tour went really well. I would say to be clearer on street address for meet points. Clean bus and guide was good
via Viator
Waste of money!
I was unable to find the hop on and hop off during the two days we were in Rome. The stop was not near our hotel and the day we left the colosseum we did not see it arrive while waiting 45 minutes. Later we found out they don't stop at the collesium! It was a waste of money! We never used it.
via Viator
Wait time wastes to much of sightseeing time
For the most part this is a good way to get around the area to see the sites. Problem is timing between buses, the wait is so long waste to much of day waiting around for the bus, in heat and no shade. Due to traffic, to few buses, whatever the excuse lessens the experience. To few stops so miss a lot of sites for those with walking impairments and can't walk a great distance between all the sites at a single stop due to distance between the site stops. Getting harder each trip to utilize the hop-on-off bus activity.
via Viator
Dissapointed
The drop off for the coliseum was very far from the building, we ended up walking over a mile to see it and get back to the stop. This defeated the purpose of the drop off bus. We ended up taking a taxi back to the hotel. We could have walked to the coliseum from our hotel easier. The sights we did drive by were very nice and the information informative although the vocal was not perfectly linked to the location so some of the sights were missed.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- €13 to €46
- Booked in 30 days
- 1,941
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Sightseeing Experience, who run 48 experiences we rank across 9 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.1.
See everything Sightseeing Experience runsWhy this scores 61
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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour cost?
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Prices start at €13 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.4/5 across 5,547 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Around 1,941 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy, Rome [4in1] Pasta Making_Tiramisù_Wine Tasting_Secret Cellar, Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Included: Hop-on hop-off ticket valid for City Sightseeing Rome ( if selected); Yellow Line operated by Vatican&Rome Open; Free Wi-Fi onboard Open bus; Onboard audio guide in eight different languages on Open Bus; and Night Tour Ticket (if option selected). Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; and Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Wheelchair accessible (lower level only); electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated for. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Rome. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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Across 5,547 reviews averaging 3.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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There are 7 options to choose from, including Night Tour Ticket 9.15 pm, 24-Hour Ticket, Night Tour Ticket 9 pm, 1 Loop Ticket. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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