Rome Hop-on Hop-off Double Decker Bus Tour
Explore Rome at your own pace on an extensive hop-on hop-off itinerary through the heart of Rome. The buses are open top which allows you to enjoy full 360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. You have the choice of a 24 or 48 hours ticket with which to make use of the 17 stops in the most beautiful, cultural and evocative areas of the Eternal city. The tour operates 365 days per year.
Highlights
- Hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour of Rome
- Choice of 24- or 48-hour ticket
- Get on and off at 17 stops throughout central Rome
- Personalized audio commentary and onboard tour escort
- Option to add a 24-hour hop-on hop-off Rome cruise
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The buses are equipped with a personalized throwaway audio system which functions in 6 different languages, providing recorded commentary throughout the tour. There is also an English and Italian speaking host onboard each bus to assist with any queries. You will be provided with a set of earphones which you keep and use for the duration of your ticket.
The double decker green bus departs Termini Station every 15 to 20 minutes giving you plenty of opportunities to explore each stop in detail. If you were to stay on the bus for the entire loop, it would take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Seasonal, April to October. If you purchase the 48 hour bus ticket, you also have the option to add a 24 hour hop-on hop-off Rome cruise. It's a great way to enjoy Rome and move effortlessly around the city, especially in high season. The combined ticket offers a perfectly planned route of Rome's major sites coupled with the absolute freedom to alight and re-board the bus or boat as you wish. 24hr-cruise is available for purchase with the 48-hr bus ticket only. Also, if you pre-book this cruise option, the total price represents 10% saving!
2012 Travel Alert
Rome Municipality Authority will impose new regulations and restricted access for all hop-on hop-off tours in the city of Rome. It will impact the number of stops available. The above eight (8) stops are consistent and continue to give visitors a comprehensive tour of the city. New stops will open up throughout 2011 but cannot be guaranteed at this stage. They will include Piazza della Repubblica, stops closeby to the Trevi Fountain, Santa Maria Maggiore, Sant'Angelo and Piazza Barberini. These changes are beyond our control and imposed without notice by the local Rome Municipality Authority, therefore the exact itinerary will be advised on the day of travel.
Schedule Details
Rome Hop on Hop off Double Decker Bus Tour
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Tours depart every 15 to 20 minutes, subject to traffic conditions. The first tour departs Termini Station or San Pietro at 9:00am. The last tour departs Termini Station at 6:45pm or San Pietro at 7:45pm.
Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
Duration:Varies
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Additional Information
- Hop-on hop-off tour
- Tour escort/hostess
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The buses are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck. The easiest boarding point is Termini Station.
- Hop-on hop-off Rome cruise is not wheelchair accessible.
- For those passengers who selected the Tiber River Cruise Upgrade: you must exchange the voucher on the hop on hop off bus first and from here can board the cruise. You will also receive all information including timetables and map upon boarding the hop-on hop-off bus tour.
1. TERMINI - Largo di Villa Peretti
2. PIAZZA VENEZIA - Vittoriano lato/side Piazza D'Aracoeli
3. COLOSSEO - Via di San Gregorio / Sundays and Public Holidays Via Nicola Salvi
4. CIRCO MASSIMO - Opposite Piazzale Ugo La Malfa
5. ISOLA TIBERINA - Piazza di Monte Savello ATAC bus stop
6. SAN PIETRO - Via della Conciliazione, Opposite Caff- San Pietro, no. 36 (Vatican City)
7. AUGUSTO IMPERATORE - Piazza Augusto Imperatore
8. TRITONE - Via del Tritone / Via della Stamperia
Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tour alters its route every Sunday and selected public holidays (Easter) due to traffic restrictions and road closures imposed by local traffic police. Stops affected frequently include COLOSSEO or CIRCO MASSIMO. All attractions continue to open, however traffic will be restricted. Please note, it is easy to walk to any attractions from alternative Rome Open Top routes. All changes will be identified on the day of travel. Check with the hostess onboard for details.
Travel Alert:
Rome Municipality Authority will impose new regulations and restricted access for all hop-on hop-off tours in the city of Rome. It will impact the number of stops available. The above eight (8) stops are consistent and continue to give visitors a comprehensive tour of the city. New stops will open up throughout 2011 but cannot be guaranteed at this stage. They will include Piazza della Repubblica, stops close-by to the Trevi Fountain, Santa Maria Maggiore, Sant'Angelo and Piazza Barberini. These changes are beyond our control and imposed without notice by the local Rome Municipality Authority. The exact itinerary will be advised on the day of travel.
Voucher Info: You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address. What's this? Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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