Best of · SIGHTSEEING
One driver, one route, no decisions to make between stops. The 15 below are the guided city runs worth a morning, with durations, fares and a note on which ones include entry tickets rather than just driving past.
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.”
Ride Rome’s open-top Big Bus past the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Choose a 3-hour loop or 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket, with multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, live bus tracking, and self-guided walking tours.
“Location on Google Maps requires attention as it’s crazy trying to find the location of the Bus Terminal. Outrageously wrong. “Update your location on Google”, is urgently required !!!!!”
Spend a day touring Hamburg aboard the red Line A double-decker bus. Use 20 stops to reach the harbor, Speicherstadt, HafenCity, Alster Lake, Rathaus, St. Michael’s, and the Reeperbahn. German drivers provide the route, while GPS-controlled audio plays in 11 languages. Open-top seating is available in good weather.
“A very nice tour with interesting audio via the headset (provided). enjoyed the whole experience and would repeat it. probably line A tour took around 1.5 to 1.75 hours to complete with a small wait at the Central Station.”
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.”
Spend three hours on the Vltava aboard a modern open-top glass boat. Enjoy Czech and international buffet dishes, live music, a welcome drink, and views of Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Dancing House, Vyšehrad, and Petrin Hill. Choose a window or deluxe seating option if you want a better view.
“One of the most wonderful experiences I’ve ever had, great food, amazing pianist and singer fantastic attentive waiters and waitresses who didn’t miss a trick. Definitely worth paying extra for a table at the front of the boat if you want a more romantic feel but not essential.”
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”
Use Big Bus New York for a first look at Manhattan from an open-top double-decker. Choose a half-day, 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket, hear commentary in six languages, and hop off near the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, Broadway, Museum Mile, and more. The app tracks buses in real time.
“It was great to hear about the city as we drive through each section.”
This 90-minute evening loop takes you from Green Park past London’s grandest sights, including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus. A live English-speaking guide such as Michael or Shannon adds jokes, history, and well-timed photo cues. Dress warmly for the exposed upper deck.
“shannon and michael were excellent all around! wesley handled the bus well, also. a fun, affordable way to get a feel for london landmarks and learn interesting tidbits. glad i went.”
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.”
Use Rome’s pink hop-on hop-off buses to get your bearings and see major sights from Termini to the Vatican, Colosseum area, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. Choose a ticket that allows reboarding, listen in one of 12 languages, and expect traffic delays or longer walks to some monuments.
“best way to visit Rome in a short time ! worth every penny”
Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Midtown, Downtown, and Uptown Manhattan with recorded commentary, live tracking, and flexible hop-on hop-off access. A 24-hour ticket covers Downtown, while 48- and 72-hour options add Uptown, Brooklyn, and self-guided walks.
“My sister and I spent the weekend in NYC, and since it was her first time visiting, we decided to try the hop‑on hop‑off bus tour. It turned out to be such a wonderful experience. We both absolutely loved it. We learned so much about the city—insights and stories we never would have discovered on our own. It truly made our trip even more memorable.”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
