The 15 City Tours in Italy Still Worth Queueing For

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 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide

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

Use one ticket on four connecting Milan bus routes for 1 to 3 days. Ride past the Duomo, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco, Navigli, Brera, CityLife, and San Siro, then hop off when a neighborhood catches your eye. Audio commentary comes in 10 languages, with a special children’s version, onboard Wi-Fi, a city map, and walking tours in the mobile app.

“The information office did not work and we spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to change vouchers to tickets.”

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3.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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4.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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5.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 with unlimited 1, 2, or 3-day travel on Lines A and B. Ride past Santa Croce, Porta Romana, Piazzale Michelangelo, and Fiesole, using onboard Wi-Fi, an English audio guide, and a free app that tracks buses in real time.

“Bus locations are very difficult to find. The signs need to be higher and be visible. Most of the signs were posted 5 feet off the ground and were covered in stickers and were not visible. Lost hours of time and was not worth what I paid I only got to take two stops.”

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6.Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,094 reviews · from $67

Ride through Florence’s historic center in an electric golf cart, passing Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, and Brunelleschi’s Dome. The 1.5-hour route can include Piazzale Michelangelo for broad city views. An Italian or English driver leads the way, while audio commentary is available in 11 languages.

“Our guide was fantastic. We loved his knowledge and help”

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7.Florence in a Day: Michelangelo’s David, Uffizi and Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,048 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $134

This five-hour Florence tour combines timed entry to the Accademia and Uffizi with a guided walk past the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and Porcellino Market. Expect strong Renaissance art coverage, moderate walking, breaks, and a group of up to 15. Guides such as Stefano, Elena, Greta, and Daniela have earned praise for clear storytelling and local insight.

“This tour is long (5 hours) but worth it. Comprehensive look at highlights in Florence with great historical context. Fredericka was excellent! Accademia (David) entry was quick and easy, same with Uffizi. Nice hour for lunch, Fredericka recommended a great spot where I had best risotto ever. Last hour, we started to run out of gas, but the tour was excellent overall.”

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8.Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 947 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Meet your licensed guide near Piazza San Marco for a three-hour tour of Florence’s essential sights. You’ll see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, explore the Duomo complex, Baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum, then walk past the Uffizi to Ponte Vecchio. Afternoon departures include cathedral entry, while selected options may add the Duomo or Giotto’s Bell Tower climb.

“Francesca, our brilliant tour guide, was a wealth of knowledge and an absolute delight. The incredible art and history came even more to life all thanks to Francesca!”

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9.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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10.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 850 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Ride through Naples for three hours with guides such as Paco, Tino, Giuseppe, or Brigida. The route links the waterfront, Castel dell’Ovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, Via Toledo, Spaccanapoli, Naples Cathedral, and the Greek Decumani. Regular bikes are included, while e-bikes cost extra and help with Naples’ hills.

“Paco was a great and charismatic guide who showed us a lot of Napoli with an enthusiastic approach.”

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11.Small-Group Walking Tour of Top City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 839 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide in Piazza C.L.N. and walk through Turin’s elegant center. You’ll see Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Carignano, Piazza Castello, Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Madama, San Lorenzo Church, and the Mole Antonelliana. Guides such as Susanna, Sofia, and Giada add useful food, café, chocolate, and sightseeing tips.

“Daniela was fantastic - would highly recommend a tour with her to everyone!”

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12.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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13.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 666 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Join a live English or Italian guide for a two-hour walk through central Catania. You’ll see Piazza Duomo, the fish market, Ursino Castle, Via Crociferi, Piazza Stesicoro, and Piazza dell’Università. The tour costs $14, includes guiding but no entrance fees, and returns to its starting point.

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14.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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15.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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