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The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tickets in Italy

26 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Useful in Rome and Naples, largely pointless in Florence and Venice. The 15 below list the routes, the ticket lengths and the frequencies, priced, so you can tell which cities are actually worth the fare.

Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide - Santa Maria Maggiore and San Giovanni in Laterano
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Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

1.City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16,045 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $15Our pick

See Rome from an open-top double-decker bus on a 1 Loop, 1 day, 24, 48, or 72-hour pass. Ride past the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more, using eight main stops to explore on foot. Audio commentary is available in eight languages, with Wi-Fi, headphones, a sightseeing app, and the Jubilee Line included.

“Fantastic. Got us everywhere we wanted to go. Gave great advice”

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Rome:Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket 3 Circuits x 1 - Green Route: Rome’s essential monuments
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Rome:Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket 3 Circuits x 1

2.Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket 3 Circuits x 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15,405 reviews · from $20

Use Green Line Tours’ open-top buses to see Rome’s ancient ruins, Vatican sights, parks, museums, and local districts. Your ticket covers three routes, unlimited rides for 9 hours, 24, 48, or 72 hours, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and live bus tracking. It is a practical way to get your bearings before exploring on foot.

“It was amazing the best way to see the ciry quickly and the best way to have a notion of the dimension of the city. Already recommend it to a family member.”

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Florence: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24, 48 or 72-Hour Ticket - Line A, the central Florence circuit
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Florence: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24, 48 or 72-Hour Ticket

3.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24, 48 or 72-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,283 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $24

See Florence from an open-top double-decker bus on two routes covering the city center, Arno riverfront, Piazzale Michelangelo, and hillside Fiesole. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours, listen to commentary in eight languages, track buses with the free app, and hop off whenever a view or museum stop catches your eye.

“I enjoyed the trip and the commentary about Florence. The highlight for me was when we stopped over and had an excellent view of the city. It was breathtaking.”

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Milan: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide - Line A: Milan’s classic center from Castello to Moscova
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Milan: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide

4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,256 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $26

Explore Milan on four connected hop-on hop-off bus lines covering the Duomo, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco, Navigli, Brera, CityLife, and San Siro. You get multilingual audio, children’s commentary, Wi-Fi, a city map, and walking tours in the mobile app. Choose a one, two, or three-day pass and build your own sightseeing route.

“Great way to see all the major sites, and then pick the ones that interest you and stay longer.”

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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Santa Maria Maggiore and the Esquilino district
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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5,446 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

See Rome from an open-top sightseeing bus with an eight-language audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and stops near Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Barberini. Hop off to explore, then rejoin the route at your own pace. Colosseum Stop 3 is currently suspended.

“This was the winter route so the stops may have been a little farther apart. But they partnered with another system that had 4 extra stops. This closed the gap on some areas but this bus only ran on the hour so there was a longer wait time between pickups. Still it was a good value. We had 72 hours so we were able tour Rome sites very well.”

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Naples: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-Hour Ticket - Starting at Castel Nuovo and Piazza Municipio
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Naples: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-Hour Ticket

6.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,157 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Use a 24-hour Naples sightseeing bus ticket on two routes: Line A through the historic center and Line B along the waterfront and Posillipo hills. You get an audio guide in eight languages, Wi-Fi, and freedom to hop off near Castel Nuovo, the National Archaeological Museum, Mergellina, and the cruise port. Expect loops of 45 and 70 minutes.

“To me the most efficient way to explore the touristic highlights !”

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Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audioguide - Starting at Termini and Santa Maria Maggiore
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Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audioguide

7.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,329 reviews · from $22

See Rome’s great sights from a pink open-top bus, with eight stops near Termini, the Colosseum, Vatican City, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. Choose a one-day to three-day option, listen to commentary in 12 languages, and hop off to explore when your ticket allows. Admission to monuments is separate.

“We took 2 teenagers to Rome for a day trip, in the heat of August it made sense to take a bus tour as we were limited on time. This tour gave us the option of hopping on and off at the main attractions (some others in the same price bracket didn't allow you to get off). The bus was clean and the narration was very informative throughout the tour, I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome.”

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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - Isola dei Pescatori, the best place to stop for lunch
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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

8.Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,122 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

From Stresa Piazza Marconi, hop between the three Borromean Islands by modern boat. Visit Isola Madre’s botanical gardens, eat on Isola dei Pescatori, and tour Isola Bella’s palace and terraces. The €14 pass covers boat transport, but island landing fees and palace and garden tickets cost extra.

“The whole experience is very good. there were so much fascinating arts, spexially painting, its mesmarizimg I wish every aetwork has a miseum loke details. who, when and mentionable featirw. An itemised aidio guide woild have been very food. At least a printed catalovue. The gaedens are kept very well hence its so mixh enjoyable. Thanks”

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Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour - Stop 1: Termini puts you near Rome’s transport hub
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Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

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

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

Use Big Bus Rome to get your bearings around Termini, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, and Barberini. Audio commentary, Wi-Fi, a tracking app, and a VOX walking tour are included. Stops can be a fair walk from the monuments, and route changes may occur during city events.

“It's a nice way to see Rome. However, stop number 3 (Roman Forum) was temporarily closed and not mentioned to us. When we came out if the Roman Forum we had quite the walk ahead of us to stop number 4 (Circus Maximus). We are seniors and my husband wears leg braces. The walk was more than one mile.”

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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket - Route A: Palermo’s historic center, from Massimo to the Cathedral
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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

10.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,410 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Use a 24-hour open-top bus ticket to explore Palermo on two routes. See Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Vucciria Market, the Cathedral, Villa Malfitano, Zisa Castle, and the port. Add a separate bus to Monreale or Mondello Beach. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, and real-time bus tracking is available in the app.

“Giacomo and Sophie we’re fabulous host. This class couldn’t be better if it was happening in your Sicilian mama’s kitchen. The atmosphere was fabulous. The food was excellent. Giacomo took the time to explain everything about the products use to create the pastors and cannoli. This was definitely a highlight of our vacation in Palermo.”

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Verona: Hop-on Hop-off Tour 24 or 48-Hour Ticket - Piazza Bra and the Arena make the best starting point
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Verona: Hop-on Hop-off Tour 24 or 48-Hour Ticket

11.Hop-on Hop-off Tour 24 or 48-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,010 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29

Explore Verona on two open-top bus routes with multilingual audio commentary. Start at Piazza Bra, ride past the Arena, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, Teatro Romano, the Duomo, and Juliet’s House. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket, hop off at selected stops, and use the hill route for wide views over the city.

“We were in Verona for only about 5 hours, so this tour bus was great. Allowed us to learn more about the city and get around it at the same time.”

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City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Line B: Fiesole and a different side of Florence
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City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,894 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

See Florence from an open-top double-decker bus on Line A and Line B, with stops at Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, Porta Romana, and Fiesole. Your pass allows unlimited rides for 1, 2, or 3 days, with English audio, Wi-Fi, and a free app showing bus locations. Service changes seasonally, so check the route before setting out.

“Beautiful views 😍 excellent service. They are on time away, it is a good choice for people who don't want to walk 😉”

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Milan: Gray Line Milan Open Tour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Duomo, La Scala, and Brera: the strongest first circuit
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Milan: Gray Line Milan Open Tour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

13.Gray Line Milan Open Tour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,549 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $29

See Milan from an open-top or covered Gray Line bus on two routes covering the Duomo, La Scala, Brera, Cenacolo, Sant’Ambrogio, Navigli, City Life, and more. Ride for one to three days, hop off at any stop, and listen to commentary in 12 languages, with children’s narration in English, Italian, and Spanish.

“Nice and simple, just showed the phone voucher when we got on the bus, didn’t need to go to the meeting point. Normal good service”

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Genoa: Hop-on Hop-off Tour Ticket - Red Route: Genoa’s historic center and grand palaces
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Genoa: Hop-on Hop-off Tour Ticket

14.Hop-on Hop-off Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,524 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $26

Ride Genoa’s red Historical Route and blue Coastline Route with a 24 or 48-hour ticket. Use the audio guide in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, and the Sightseeing Experience app to track buses and follow a walking tour. You can stop near the Aquarium, Piazza De Ferrari, Boccadasse, Via Garibaldi, and Spianata Castelletto.

“Good overview of Genoa the staff isn’t overly friendly but that’s not a big deal as we get on and off anyway.”

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Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Four Routes - Is a 48-hour or 72-hour ticket worth the extra time?
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Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Four Routes

15.Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Four Routes

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,214 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Ride Milan’s open-air double-decker buses across four connected routes and more than 30 stops. Use 24, 48, or 72 hours to reach the Duomo, Last Supper, San Siro, Navigli, Brera, and Milan Central Station. An onboard audio guide works in 10 languages, and a summer weekend night tour comes with selected 72-hour tickets.

“It was great.one suggestion, on rainy days either have paper towels to wipe seats or squeegy..other than that great!”

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