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The 15 Best Rome City Tours

85 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The good rome city tours fill up days ahead and the best go first. Below are the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide - From Termini to Santa Maria Maggiore
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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

Ride an open-top double-decker around Rome, from Termini and Santa Maria Maggiore to the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Vatican, and Spanish Steps. Choose a loop or a 1, 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket, hop off at designated stops, and listen to audio in eight languages. The Jubilee Line is included; admission to attractions is not.

“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 - The Colosseum and Circus Maximus
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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

Green Line Tours links Rome’s headline sights with neighborhoods beyond the usual center on three circuits: a landmark route, a food-focused route and an off-center route. Ride an open-top bus with multilingual audio, then hop off as often as your ticket allows. Choose a daily, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour pass.

“I purchased a 2 day pass and used it to get around to the places I wanted to visit.”

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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Piazza Venezia and the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument
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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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

This Rome bus tour links stops near Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Vatican and central squares. Ride the full loop in about 90 minutes to two hours, or hop off and explore at your own pace. Onboard audio commentary and Wi-Fi are included; the Colosseum stop is currently suspended.

“If you’re in decent shape and know how to use a map, this isn’t really necessary considering you can walk to all the stops. But the breeze on top was a nice break from the heat. The audio was mostly classical music with a little fact here and there. For your first day in Rome, I suppose this tour provides a good lay of the land in the touristy areas.”

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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

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

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

Ride Gray Line I Love Rome’s pink double-decker buses past eight central stops, from Termini and the Colosseum to the Vatican and Spanish Steps. Choose a pass from a single run to three days, then follow the recorded commentary in one of 12 languages. Admission to sights is not included, and traffic can affect service.

“This is an extremely good way of getting to know the city - it’s really easy to use and the staff team are very friendly and competent when helping.”

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Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour - Audio, Wi-Fi, and the app
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Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

5.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 recorded commentary, headphones, Wi-Fi, bus tracking, and a VOX self-guided walking tour. Choose a 3-, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket and hop off at eight route stops, including Termini, the Colosseum area, Vatican Museums, and the Spanish Steps.

“Great way to move around Rome and see the Main sites. The buses were on time and we didn’t have any issues finding the stops.”

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Rome in a Day Group Tour with Vatican Museums and Colosseum - Raphael’s Rooms and the Sistine Chapel
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Rome in a Day Group Tour with Vatican Museums and Colosseum

6.Rome in a Day Group Tour with Vatican Museums and Colosseum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,450 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about seven hours with an English-speaking guide, beginning at the Vatican Museums and ending near the Colosseum or Roman Forum. You’ll see the Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Rooms, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon from outside, and Trevi Fountain, with a van transfer between the Vatican and city center. Lunch is on your own, and expect plenty of walking.

“This is a fantastic way to see many of Rome’s biggest attractions in one day! Lots of walking but so well worth it! Loved our outstanding guide, Jada.”

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Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour - Trevi Fountain and Trajan’s Column: famous scenes, fast stops
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Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour

7.Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,379 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Cover Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and more in about three hours by private, street-legal golf cart. Your English-speaking guide can tailor the route, use side streets and bring you close to many sights. Central Rome pickup is limited to specified ZIP codes. This is a sightseeing tour, not an inside visit.

“Ask to see the Roman Forum, not any other forum. We had a private tour for 3 persons and guide was very agreeable to any changes we wanted.”

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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour - From Santa Maria Maggiore to the Colosseum
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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

8.City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

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

Ride a red, open-top double-decker past landmarks including Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, St. John Lateran, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona. The 45-minute loop has recorded commentary in eight languages, headphones, WiFi, and a sightseeing app. It is a quick evening overview, not a hop-on, hop-off tour, and there are no attraction visits or scheduled stops.

“Kabir helped us in the tour and he jas been great!”

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Rome: Top Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour by Cannondale E-Bike - From the Colosseum to the Roman Forum
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Rome: Top Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour by Cannondale E-Bike

9.Top Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour by Cannondale E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,760 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Ride 14 kilometres through central Rome on a Cannondale e-bike, linking the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Jewish Ghetto and more. A local guide leads a group of up to 10 along a route that uses quieter lanes where possible. Guides such as Oscar, Bita and Chris have led tours, but your guide may vary.

“Super, very good guide! A very passionate guide from Rotterdam!”

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From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome - Castel Sant’Angelo and the view of St. Peter’s
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From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

10.Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,260 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from Civitavecchia to Rome by air-conditioned coach, then combine a panoramic ride with guided walks and free time. See St. Peter’s Square from outside, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Daniel and Andrea have led the route, which can be bilingual and includes substantial walking.

“Brilliant tour guide, opted for the walking tour. The guide was very friendly and funny, really enjoyed ourselves. First class organisation. I”

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Castel Sant’Angelo Tour with Panoramic Views - Reaching the terrace and its views
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Castel Sant’Angelo Tour with Panoramic Views

11.Castel Sant’Angelo Tour with Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,103 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Spend about an hour at Castel Sant’Angelo, starting with a short walk across Ponte Sant’Angelo before entering the fortress. Choose a small-group English tour or a mobile audio guide. Reserved entry and the terrace views are included; Passetto di Borgo is available only with the private option on Fridays and Saturdays.

“Our tour guide was wonderful! Roberto added a bit of the theatrical to our experience, which was welcomed and fun! I highly recommend the tour and Roberto!”

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Rome Highlights City Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato - Mouth of Truth and Piazza Venezia: legends and monuments
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Rome Highlights City Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato

12.Rome Highlights City Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,088 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

This three-hour Rome tour takes you by golf cart from Via Urbana to the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more. An English-speaking guide handles the driving and shares stories along the way. Gelato, bottled water, and headsets are included. Choose a morning or afternoon departure; the group is capped at 14.

“Best experience and way to tour Rome. Our tour guides were incredible and made the experience so much fun highly recommend!”

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Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum and Historic Center - Trevi Fountain and the route through central Rome
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Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum and Historic Center

13.Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum and Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,042 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Start in Piazza Navona for a guided walk past the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Venezia, then visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum overlook before a transfer to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The English-speaking group is capped at 18. Guides such as Marco, Vita and Kylie have earned praise for bringing Rome’s art and history to life, but the full day covers a lot of ground.

“If you’re considering the Rome In A Day tour, do yourself a favor and book it — and hope you get Kylie as your guide! She was absolutely phenomenal. Her knowledge of history and art is on another level, and she has a gift for weaving stories that make ancient Rome come alive. What impressed us most was how effortlessly she kept our group on track while still making the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Every stop felt meaningful, not rushed. By the end of the day, we felt like we had truly experienced the heart of Rome — not just checked off the sights. This was one of the…”

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Rome: Imperial City Tour by Golf Cart with Optional Transfer - Baroque Rome: Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona
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Rome: Imperial City Tour by Golf Cart with Optional Transfer

14.Imperial City Tour by Golf Cart with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,024 reviews · from $124

In three hours, a guide such as Alessandro, David or Vittorio takes you by golf cart past the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Expect stories, photo viewpoints and a cappuccino or ice cream break. Choose a private or small-group tour, with hotel pickup available as an option.

“Alessandro (a true Roman) was very knowledgeable and very passionate about his city, the tour was exciting and full of facts and about the history and the modern day city - highly recommend for getting into the spirit of Roma!”

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Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel - The Vatican Museums: more than a march to the Sistine Chapel
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Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel

15.Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 983 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Spend about three hours and 15 minutes with a private guide through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. You’ll see major galleries and Renaissance works at a pace shaped around your group. Fabrizio, Dario, Massimo, Maximo, and Santi are among the guides associated with memorable tours, though your guide may differ.

“Massimo is one of a kind. There’s no better way to experience the Vatican than with someone like Massimo who literally knows every worker, every piece of art, and how to get through the museums in a decent bit of time while not missing any of the highlights. He enriched the experience with his personality, attention to detail, and the lessons he shared using his iPad. We felt like we were royalty being escorted through the Vatican from the moment we met Massimo, and that alone made the trip 1000% worth it. There’s no better way to experience the Vatican than with Massimo.”

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