In the Eternal City Rome you have various possibilities to go on exciting sightseeing tours by bus. Ready to go are the legendary Hop on Hop off bus tours in a red double-decker, multilingual-speaking guides inviting you on a private city tour and city tours for cruise guests directly from Civitavecchia. In any case, discover these five highlights of the Italian capital and admire the beauty of Rome including the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
At the Colosseum, take a journey into the past time of ancient Rome. Immerse yourself in the world of gladiator fights and naval battles in the amphitheatre, which is now more than 2000 years old. On a city tour you will not only see the Colosseum, the bus tours also pass the Forum Romanum and the Constantine Arch.
If you don't want to be in Rome for the last time, you can stop at the Trevi Fountain on your tour. If you toss a coin in the shallow basin of the Fontana di Trevi, you will guaranteed come back to Rome. But even without tossing a coin, a visit to the fountain, in classicist and late baroque style, is an absolute must and belongs to every sightseeing tour.
The Via Appia was one of the most important trade routes of the Roman Empire. Built as early as 312 B.C., the paved road was passable at all times, in all weather and by all means of transport. Along the urban part of the Via Appia, outside the city walls, underground cemeteries and Roman catacombs were built. On the city tour away from the Roman centre your guide will accompany you into the underworld of Rome.
The stations of the sightseeing tours in Rome extend along the entire centre of Rome. You should definitely also get off the bus at the Vatican. No matter whether it is only a short walk around the St. Peter's Square or a Visit to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica including ascent in Michelangelo's dome - every visitor to Rome should have seen the sights of Vatican City up close.
The Pantheon is considered as a model for numerous domed buildings all over the world. Formerly intended as a temple for all gods, the building was converted into a church in 609 AD. Thanks to this fact, the Pantheon is today one of the best preserved monuments of Roman antiquity. The declaration as a church prevented the Popes from using the Pantheon as a quarry. Those who stop here on a round trip will also find the Piazza Navona very close by.
The Circus Maximus was once the largest circus and thus the largest chariot race track in Rome. Almost 150,000 spectators were able to watch the fast races between the hills of Palatine and Aventine. Since the Circus Maximus was built in the 6th century B.C., it has undergone many changes and alterations over time until it grew into a huge building with three floors, numerous shops, brothels and betting offices. Besides chariot races, gladiator fights and sporting events were also held here. Today only the ground plan of the former Circus Maximus can be seen on a large meadow.
Vatican City and Vatican Museums are considered as highlight in Rome. But also the catacombs should not be missing on any sightseeing route. The catacombs once served as a burial place for Christians. The ramified underground corridors, where popes, bishops and martyrs are buried, are definitely worth a stop on the bus tour.
First time in Rome? And just for a few days? On the Hop on Hop off city tour in the buses with the open roof you get the best first overview. Just sit back and be amazed, or get out in front of the most popular sights and take a souvenir photo. After the sightseeing tour through Rome you have seen all the highlights and there is plenty of time to discover 1000 little things that are not in any travel guide in the world.
Between the port in Civitavecchia and the city of Rome are about 70km. The journey by train takes about one hour. However, if you want to take the train to Rome, in Civitavecchia you will first have to prepare yourself for a walk of about 15 minutes to the train station. Sightseeing in Rome for cruise guests can be easier! After arrival with your ship you will be picked up directly at the port by bus and from this minute on you will never miss a highlight in Rome until you are brought back to the ship in time.
The bus tours are popular, where you can get on and off as you please. The stations are located in front of the city's top attractions, which makes sightseeing even easier. As the traffic volume in Rome is surging as the daytime progresses, you should start as early as possible to avoid traffic jams and congested roads. Hop on Hop off buses in Rome run between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm and are valid for 24, 28 or 72 hours.
The day ticket for the Hop on Hop off city tour starts at 18,00€ and is therefore relatively cheap. Other bus tours with routes between three and six hours start at about 50,00€. Especially exclusive are the private tours with a private guide, whose prices are in the upper price range.
If you are in the city for at least three days and plan to visit the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, the Roman Forum and / or the Castel Sant'Angelo, we recommend a Rome City Pass. With the Roma Card the entrance is included, you pass the queues and travel free of charge with public transport. Also inclsuive: the big city tour of Rome by double-decker bus and multilingual audio commentary.
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