Best of · CITY TOURS
The city loop is the first ticket most travellers buy and the one most often bought badly. These 15 compare route coverage, bus frequency, audio-guide languages and the fare.
See Rome from an open-top double-decker bus with a 1-loop, 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour pass. The route links Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, Vatican City, Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps. Audio is available in eight languages, with Wi-Fi and a sightseeing app included.
“Fantastic. Got us everywhere we wanted to go. Gave great advice”
Use one ticket on Barcelona’s Red and Blue routes, with 38 stops covering Gaudí landmarks, the Gothic Quarter, beaches, Montjuïc, Park Güell, and FC Barcelona. An audio guide is available in 16 languages, and buses run about every 20 minutes from 9am to 7pm.
“Only issue was that the bus stops at 7pm no matter what station you are at. We thought the bus ended at the last station. We had to take a taxi to our hotel.”
Use a 24-hour City Sightseeing Edinburgh ticket to circle the Old Town, New Town, Castle Rock, Holyrood, and Dynamic Earth. Board at any stop, listen to commentary in nine languages, or choose the Horrible Histories channel for children. Up to three children travel free per paying adult until March 31, 2026.
“Best way of getting your bearings around the city for all the main attractions that way you can decide where you want to get on & off, I went round the full circuit taking in the sights and commentary as then stayed on so I could get off at the stops I wanted to with a plan of action, absolutely great value for money and staff really lovely and helpful”
Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour City Sightseeing pass to ride Dubai’s red and blue routes, stopping near the Burj Khalifa, souks, Palm Jumeirah, Marina, and Mall of the Emirates. An evening tour adds sunset views, illuminated towers, and Atlantis the Palm.
“It was a great way to orientate our way around Dubai. For that reason, I'd recommend doing the bus tour on your first day.”
Use one ticket on four Milan bus lines for 1 to 3 days. You’ll pass the Duomo, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco, Navigli, Brera, San Siro, and CityLife, with multilingual audio, child commentary, Wi-Fi, and a mobile walking tour.
“I had the best time using the Hop-On Hop-Off service. Highly recommend if you want to see the city’s most famous landmarks. So easy to jump on and off. The staffs are so friendly and helpful. Check to see if any of the stops is near your accommodation so you get a free to and from home too. Dont have to jump on right at the main stops like the Duomo. Thank you”
See Rome from an open-top bus with an eight-language audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and flexible hop-on hop-off access. The route links Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum area, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City, Piazza di Spagna, and Piazza Barberini. Jubilee and night options may be available.
“Not really worth it, Everything is within walking distance. Today's bus stopped for a long time at each pick up spot, we sat waiting on the bus longer than what we were driven so we got our halfway and walked and had a better day.”
Ride Barcelona’s open-top Bus Turistic on two routes with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for 24 or 48 hours. Use the audio guide in 16 languages, free Wi-Fi, panoramic seats, and discount coupons to reach Gaudí sites, Montjuïc, beaches, museums, and more.
“It was a little difficult to find the initial bus at the square but after that, it was great. Had a great time.”
Use a one-day pass to ride between 18 New Orleans stops, from Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street to the Garden District and WWII Museum. Live guides such as Logan, Steve, Elroy, and Linda add history, humor, and local tips. A full loop takes about 90 minutes.
“The tour guide was so good. Interesting tidbits about New Orleans and had a great sense of humor. You could tell he enjoyed his job.”
Ride Seville’s City Sightseeing bus past the Guadalquivir, Plaza de España, Triana, Macarena, and more. Use the 24-hour ticket for a city overview, or choose 48 hours for extra walks, church entry, stadium access, bike rental, and attraction discounts.
“Great city, just wished it wasn’t raining. We did two loops and did NOT get off the bus!”
Use an open-top double-decker bus to reach Athens highlights such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, museums, and the National Garden. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, then add Piraeus and Riviera beaches if useful. Expect multilingual audio, free WiFi, helpful stop staff, and a free Greek beer at Syntagma Square, except Sundays and bank holidays.
“Excellent activity to get a first impression on all the sights in Athens. Be aware that you need to pay 5 € per person upgrade fee if you want to use the other lines next to the red one (purple and green).”
Use a 24-hour open-top bus ticket to see Palma’s old town, waterfront, marina, Bellver Castle, and Spanish Village. An eight-language audio guide explains the sights, while the Essential ticket adds your choice of Bellver Castle or Pueblo Espanyol, CaixaForum, and several discounts.
“Pqlma is a very beautiful city! The bus was a wonderful way to explore.”
Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass to tour Budapest’s main sights by bus, with audio commentary in 15 languages and an English walking tour at 11am. See Parliament, Buda Castle, Heroes’ Square, the Synagogue, and the Danube sights at your own pace.
“Great 2 days using hop on bus. Boat trip and guided walk a bonus.”
Use a 24 or 48-hour ticket to tour Berlin’s main sights on the Classic Route, then add the East Berlin and Wall Route for East Side Gallery, Mauerpark, and Karl-Marx-Allee. You get multilingual audio, headphones, WiFi, open-top views, and an app showing bus locations.
“We did the HOHO Classic + Trendy East Berlin & The Wall Tour. Easily one of the best things we did while in Berlin! We were a little worried about pick-up/drop-off issues based on previous reviews we'd seen, but everything went super smooth for us. At each stop, if you hopped off, there was a staff member guiding us on what to do next, where to go, and even how to switch from the Classic tour to the East Berlin and The Wall tour. The commentary on the bus was good and insightful too, really adding to the experience and helping us appreciate what we were seeing and even things…”
Ride Granada’s open-air city train along the Alhambra Route, stopping near the Alhambra, Plaza Nueva, Cathedral, Mirador de San Cristóbal, and more. Use a single-ride, one-day, or two-day ticket, with audio commentary in 12 languages. Bring your own headphones and expect cobbled streets to be bumpy.
“It was great way to look around the city with a reasonable price! Highly recommended!”
Ride Madrid’s open-top double-decker bus on a 24-hour panoramic ticket covering historic and modern routes. See the Royal Palace, Prado area, Gran Vía, Salamanca, Bernabéu Stadium, and KIO Towers with audio commentary in 14 languages. This is a continuous ride, not a hop-on hop-off service.
“Great thanks gave a good insight to Madrid to give us an idea of where and what to do- good way to start”
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