The 11 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.Nighttime Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 447 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Ride a vintage double-decker bus through Rome for 90 minutes as the city lights come on. You’ll pass the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Castel Sant’Angelo, Via Veneto, and Villa Borghese, with an audio guide in 16 languages. Check the roof arrangement before booking, since the bus may run closed in cool weather.

“hermoso el.paseo, excelente puntualidad y calidez de lis guías”

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7.Matera: Open Top Bus Tour with Entrance to Casa Grotta

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 278 reviews · 1.5 hours - 105 minutes · from $23

Ride through Matera’s UNESCO-listed Sassi on a relaxed 105-minute bus tour with stops at viewpoints, a Casa Grotta, and Sant’Antonio Abate rock church. An audio guide covers English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Guides such as Imma and Cosimo add local color, while the bus makes the tour useful when time or energy is limited.

“Most interesting tour visited the main areas explained about the history of Matera even though it was very hot the bus was good in getting around to see places you would probably not go to. We booked the English tour and was put together with the Italian tour but no problem with explaining to us the guide was very good 😎”

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8.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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9.Parco Murgia: Eco-Bus Open Top (official tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · from $23

Ride an open-top sightseeing bus from Matera to Murgia Timone, then spend 30 minutes walking ancient paths beside Stone Age caves and a rock church. An Italian-English tour leader explains the Sassi, local traditions, plants, and films made here. Guides have included Anita, Angelo, and Annetta.

“Great tour, our guide Anita was terrific! Highly recommend this tour”

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10.Open Top Van!! Half Day in Chianti with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

This 4 to 5-hour small-group tour leaves Florence at 9:30 a.m. in an open-top van for the Tuscan hills. You’ll taste Chianti Classico at Fattoria di Luiano, visit Greve in Chianti, and return to the starting point. Guides such as Firos add history, local insight, and thoughtful stops when time allows.

“From start to finish our experience exceeded expectations. You can't go wrong. Our driver was early and so gracious and personable the entire tour. The winery tour and tasting was like no other. It was amazing, the views incredible, it truly was a day we will never forget!! Don't hesitate to take this tour!!”

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11.Villages of Chianti with lunch and tasting in Open Top Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $256

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private group exploring Montefioralle, Piazza Matteotti, and Castellina in Chianti from an open-top van. Your day includes a guided winery visit, Tuscan lunch, and tastings of local wines, olive oil, and vinegar. Meet at Via dei Renai in Florence at 9:30 am and return there afterward.

“My husband and I booked this tour for our honeymoon and it was to date one of the best days of our lives. We absolutely loved everything about the tour. Overall, it was an extremely enjoyable/relaxing way to see the Tuscan countryside. I couldn't imagine a more perfect way really. The van is very new, clean, and feels safe. I debated doing vespas but this way, we didnt have to worry about drinking at the winery AND dealing with navigating the small roads of the countryside on moped we were not familiar with driving.”

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