15 City Tours in Rome, Priced and Compared

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 through Rome for one loop, one day, or 24 to 72 hours. Use the audio guide in eight languages, hop off near the Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona, then continue on another bus. Your ticket also includes the Jubilee Line, but attraction entry and meals cost extra.

“Bus service was great the driver was lovely the whole experience was 10out of 10 I would recommend this service”

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

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

Use a mobile ticket to ride City Sightseeing Rome between Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum area, Circo Massimo, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City, Piazza di Spagna, and Piazza Barberini. Hop on and off at your own pace, listen to commentary in eight languages, and use the free Wi-Fi. The full loop takes about 90 minutes to two hours.

“Traffic in Rome is so crazy that the bus went only about 6 stops in one hour! We finally got off and walked all over. The headphones are very inexpensive so half the time it didn't work very well and we couldn't understand that much. We've taken HoHo tours in many cities and they have always been enjoyable. The day was very pleasant but they had the roof on so unless you were sitting right on the side, you couldn't see any of the sights. Very disappointing”

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3.City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

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

Ride Rome after dark on an open-top double-decker bus with recorded commentary in eight languages. The one-loop route passes Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, St. John Lateran, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona. It is a quick, wheelchair-accessible overview with onboard WiFi, but it does not stop for attraction visits.

“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.City Highlights Golf Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 857 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $45

You’ll ride in a seven-seat electric golf cart from Villa Borghese through Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. English-speaking guides such as Julius, Dennis, Arvin, and Ivano provide lively history, answer questions, and adjust the pace when possible. Attractions are viewed from outside.

“I loved the entitre tour. maybe include a small itinerary of what we are going to see and the order that we are viewing them.”

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5.City Highlights Golf Cart Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 752 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $71

Ride through central Rome in a small electric golf cart with an English-speaking guide such as Leo, Claire, Amber, or Marco. In 90 minutes, you’ll see the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Teatro Marcello, and Piazza Navona, with photo stops and headsets for clear commentary.

“Excellent way to have an overview of the city, and see the major highlights. Our driver (Claire, which is the English version of her Italian name) gave us interesting information about Rome, and was upbeat and fun. We learned a LOT!!!”

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

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

Use a 1 to 3-day open-top bus pass to see Rome at your own pace. Board at Termini or any route stop, listen to an audio guide in eight languages, and hop off near sights such as the Colosseum, Vatican City, Spanish Steps, and Circus Maximus. Wi-Fi, earphones, child commentary, and walking tours through the app are included.

“The bus was fine but it was hard to see anything from the road… not the bus’s fault…”

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7.City Highlights Moonlight Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 580 reviews · from $28

Walk Rome after dark with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and the Imperial Forums, ending near the Colosseum. Guides such as Sila, Csenge, Alina, and Vladimir are praised for lively stories, fun facts, and a relaxed pace.

“The tour was very interesting and a fun way to see the city from a different perspective. Alina was a pleasure and gave great info on the city.”

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8.Full-Day Colosseum, Vatican Museums & City Center Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · from $192

You’ll cover Rome’s biggest sights in seven hours with an English-speaking guide, skip-the-ticket-line entry, and transport between the Vatican and city center. Expect the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Maria, Carolina, and Erturk are known for clear, lively explanations.

“A lot to see in Rome:-) Very interesting explanations from our guide. Be sure to pack your walking shoes cause it‘s some miles to go. I can imagine how the troops or gladiators or whoever felt when entering this city for the first time. So impressive”

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9.City Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 553 reviews · from $113

Spend three hours touring Rome by new eight-seat golf cart with an English-speaking guide, headsets, seat belts, rain covers, and cold water. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trastevere, and Gianicolo Hill, with a gelato stop included. Guides such as Claudio, Dave, Dimitri, and Antonella are praised for lively, personal commentary.

“Dimitri was very knowledgeable, personable. He took very good photos”

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10.City Walking Tour in English or Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 421 reviews · from $28

Walk through central Rome with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Piazza Venezia, Trajan’s Column, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Sciarra, Sant’Ignazio, and the Pantheon. Guides such as Dan, Dinara, Paulina, Anna, and Domenica are praised for clear stories, local tips, and a friendly pace. Private groups are available.

“I recommend this tour Domenica was a vary nice guide, she showed us the most important places and explained their history. 2h is worth those 19€.”

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11.City Highlights Tour by Electric Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 405 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $104

Start near the Pantheon and ride through central Rome with an English-speaking driver guide. In 2.5 hours, see the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, and other key sights, stopping for gelato and photos. The small group has up to 14 people, and the tour ends outside the Colosseum.

“Our tour guide was amazing! They were both kind and funny. Really knowledgeable and kid friendly made references to contemporary artists and our teens loved it. Great even for a rainy day.”

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12.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 368 reviews · from $56

Walk Rome’s historic center with a local guide, beginning near the Colosseum and continuing along Via del Corso to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Campo de' Fiori. Evening departures show the monuments under lights. Guides such as Sandra, Serena, Paolo, and Juan have been praised for clear storytelling, photos, and local tips.

“Paolo (Pablo) was EXCELLENT! the BEST guide EVER! He is so full of knowledge and welcoming. Very patient. We were delighted with him. I will only request him next time. After 4 days in Rome he made my whole family really enjoy the city for the first time. He should be a trainer to new guides and teach them how to be passionate and knowledgeable! We love you Pablo!”

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13.City Highlights Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 343 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Ride an e-bike through Rome with a local guide such as Daniela, Fabio, or Giorgio, using river paths and quiet streets to link the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s, and lesser-known corners. Expect about four hours, a small group of up to eight per guide, photo stops, and a pre-ride cycling check.

“Very knowledgable guide. Will Taylor to your requests. You get to see a lot.”

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14.City Highlights Private Golf Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 249 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Spend three hours touring Rome by private golf cart with guides such as Valerio, Fabio, Marco, or Giulio. See the Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Square, and Janiculum Hill, then pause for Roman food and wine. Your guide can adjust the route, pickup, drop-off, and pace to fit your group.

“Great tour tailored to our needs and requirements. Loved the food tasting at the local deli. If you don’t use single use plastic bring your own cups for the wine tasting. It was a great chance to get some food gifts and items to take home.”

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15.Private Customizable 3-Hour Golf Cart City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $203Top rated

See Rome with a private driver-guide in a four- or seven-seat golf cart. Shape the route around the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Campo de’ Fiori, or lesser-known churches and street art. Guides such as Martha, Andrea, Mimmo, Lorenzo, and Christina are praised for family-friendly, flexible tours with useful food tips.

“Our golf cart tour with Renzo (Lorenzo) was fantastic. Renzo was kind, I formative, lots of fun and tailored it to our family with small children. We loved our time, and seeing Rome by golf cart was perfect!”

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