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.

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.

You have the choice of a 24 or 48 hours ticket with which to make use of the 9 stops in the most beautiful, cultural and evocative areas of the Eternal city. The tour operates 365 days per year.

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.

Upgrade to Rome Tiber River Hop-on Hop-off Cruise:
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. The cruises depart every 35-minutes.

Schedule Details Departs: Daily Departure Point: You may board the bus at any of the 9 stops throughout the city. Departure Time: First tour departs from Termini Station and San Pietro at 9:00am. The last tour departs from Termini Station at 6:45pm and San Pietro at 7:45pm. Tours depart every 15 to 20 minutes, subject to traffic conditions. Return details: You may disembark the bus at any of the 9 stops throughout the city. Hotel Pickup: Hotel pickup not available Itinerary:

Rome Open Top 9 Stops:

1. TERMINI STATION - Piazza dei Cinquecento, Santa Maria Maggiore, Esquilino Quarter

2. PIAZZA VENEZIA - Vittoriano Museum and Altare della Patria, Ara Coeli and Campidoglio (Capitol Hill), Roma Forum, Trevi Fountain
Via del Corso, Navona Square, Marcello Theater

3. COLOSSEO stop closed on Sundays and holidays - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Circo Massimo

4. CIRCO MASSIMO stop closed on Sundays and holidays - Circo Massimo, City Hall Rose Garden, Aventino Hill, Church S. Alessio
Church S. Sabina, Church S. Prisca

5. MONTE SAVELLO - Tiberina Island, Synagogue, Ghetto Quarter, Trastevere Quarter

6. VIA DELLA CONCILIAZIONE - St. Peter Basilica, Vatican Museum, S. Angelo Castle

7. PONTE SANT'ANGELO - S. Angelo Castle

8. VIA LUDOVISI - Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Villa Borghese and Zoo, Modern Art Museum, National Museum Villa Giulia, Galleria Borghese, Piazza di Spagna

9. PIAZZA BARBERINI - Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Piazza di Spagna, Barberini Palace / Museum, Quirinale Palace

Rome Open Top alters its route every Sundays and selected public holidays (Easter) due to traffic restrictions and road closures. 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 clearly identified on the day of travel or check with the friendly hostess onboard for details.

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