The 6 Best Open-Top Bus Tours in Italy

1.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9,537 reviews · 3 hours - 3 days · from $22Our pick

Ride Rome’s open-top Big Bus route past the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Choose a 3-hour loop or 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket, then hop off at the city’s main sights. Audio commentary, Wi-Fi, walking tours, live bus tracking, and a seasonal night tour add value.

“Since the monuments in Rome are not near to each other. Taking this tour is a great way to see the city and learn about history.”

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2.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,580 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $26

See Rome from an open-top Big Bus with multilingual audio, free Wi-Fi, live bus tracking, and unlimited hop-on, hop-off access. The route links Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum area, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Barberini. A VOX digital walking tour comes with every ticket.

“Really good way to get around and see all the sights of this wonderful city. Definitely recommend this!”

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3.City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,038 reviews · 45 min · from $22

Ride Rome’s open-top red double-decker bus after dark on a 45-minute, non-stop loop past Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, St. John Lateran, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona. Recorded commentary plays in eight languages. Bring a warm layer, arrive 20 minutes early, and choose your seat carefully for the best views.

“as it was night, it got quite cold on the top of the roof. bring something warm. It is a good introduction to a few places if you have not been yet.”

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4.Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 648 reviews · from $34

See Rome from an open-top bus with a 1, 2, or 3-day ticket, audio commentary in eight languages, child-friendly narration, free WiFi, and walking tours on the app. Board at Termini, the Colosseum, Vatican City, or other stops, then hop off when a monument deserves more time.

“It was lovely, easy to used and friendly staff. We truly enjoyed it.”

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5.Sassi of Matera: Eco-Bus Open Top Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 592 reviews · from $23

This 1.5-hour open-top bus tour gives you an easy introduction to Matera’s UNESCO-listed Sassi. A bilingual tour leader, often guides such as Anita or Angelo, explains the city in Italian and English. You’ll stop at San Pietro Caveoso, visit a furnished cave dwelling, and have about 40 minutes to explore on foot.

“Well worth it especially in 40 deg heat. Lots of time to wander as well . Great value for money.”

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6.Chianti Wine Tour with Tuscan Lunch Open Top Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $192Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours in Chianti with guide Firas or a member of his small team, visiting two wineries, Greve, Castellina, and perhaps extra scenic stops. The six-seat open-top van keeps the Tuscan countryside in full view. Expect wine, olive oil, meats, cheeses, fresh bread, and a substantial cellar lunch.

“Furis our guide was exceptional and this tour was SO much more than what was described. We will DEFINITELY do this again next year as long as we can get Furis again.”

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