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Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

TourTruth score 1.2 out of 10

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5,557 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See Rome’s iconic sights from an open-top bus, hop off at selected stops, or choose a 90-minute night ride with recorded commentary.

About this tour

See Rome’s celebrated landmarks from the open deck of a double-decker bus, with the freedom to explore at your own pace. This Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour passes sights including the Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain, with eight stops on selected daytime tickets. The Yellow Line is included, and you can choose a one-loop ride or a pass lasting 1, 24, 48, or 72 hours.

For a different view, choose the night tour: a 90-minute loop with recorded commentary and illuminated city sights. It departs from Via Giolitti, 32, and is not hop-on hop-off. Onboard Wi-Fi and an audio guide in eight languages help you make the most of the ride. Download the Sightseeing Experience app for an interactive map with bus locations and waiting times, plus a free walking tour of central Rome in five languages.

Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour routes and stops can change because of city access restrictions or traffic controls, so check the itinerary on your travel day. Choose the ride that suits your plans and take in Rome from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Admire the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican, and Spanish Steps from an open-top bus
  • Hop on and off at eight stops with a selected daytime ticket
  • Ride the Yellow Line, included with the City Sightseeing ticket
  • See Rome’s landmarks after dark on a one-loop night tour
  • Use the app’s interactive map to track buses and find nearby stops
  • Explore central Rome on the app’s free walking tour

What's included

Included

  • Hop-on hop-off ticket, if selected
  • Yellow Line operated by Vatican&Rome Open
  • Onboard Wi-Fi on the open bus
  • Audio guide in eight languages on the open bus
  • Night tour ticket, if selected
  • Free walking tour through the Sightseeing Experience app

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Live tour guide on board

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Important information

  • Wheelchair access is limited to the lower level; electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated
  • Via Marsala at Termini Station is the most accessible boarding point
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; strollers are permitted
  • The night tour departs from Via Giolitti, 32, and runs for one loop; it is not hop-on hop-off
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  • The 21:00 night tour departure may be delayed by up to 15 minutes
  • Rome may restrict access or change stops without notice; the itinerary is confirmed on the day
  • Sunday and Easter traffic restrictions may affect stops, including the Colosseum or Circo Massimo
  • Stop 3, Colosseum, is suspended until further notice

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The night tour lasts 90 minutes. Daytime ticket options include one loop or passes for 1, 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Is the night tour hop-on hop-off?

No. It departs from Via Giolitti, 32, and runs as one loop.

Which languages are available?

The open bus offers an audio guide in eight languages.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access is available on the lower level only. Electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.

Can stops or routes change?

Yes. City restrictions and traffic controls may affect the route or stops. The itinerary is advised on the day of travel.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.41 from 5,557 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Rome
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 1.2.

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