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Gray Line I Love Rome: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one Gray Line I Love Rome ticket option in Rome, from 10 min. I Love Rome is the Gray Line affiliate in Rome, run by Carrani Tours with pink double-decker buses, and its tickets are sold by Gray Line and by resellers. This guide covers the route, its 7 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes1
- Stops7
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- I Love Rome panoramic route
A single central loop from Termini station past Santa Maria Maggiore and the Circus Maximus to Piazza Venezia, Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican, then Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini. The Colosseum is passed on the way.
I Love Rome panoramic route
Gray Line I Love Rome tickets in Rome
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate Gray Line I Love Rome 3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
Very convenient and easy way to go around the city. Specially if you are traveling with kids or senior. Be aware that some of busses are open roof, so be prepared on a hot and sunny day.
Best time to ride
Spring and autumn are the pleasantest times to ride an open-top bus in Rome. In summer, plan the loop for the cooler part of the day.
Who it suits
- Families
- The pink buses are easy to spot and the service offers a dedicated children's commentary according to some guides.
- Couples
- A simple way to link the main landmarks of the centre with views from the open top deck.
- Seniors
- A single compact loop with few stops keeps the day manageable on Rome's hilly streets.
- First-time visitors
- Covers Termini, the ancient centre and the Vatican area in one route, so it works as an orientation.
Tips before you go
- The first stop is at Termini station on Via Giolitti.
- Buses run on a shorter schedule in winter than in summer.
- The audio guide covers more languages than the printed ticket listing, so check which one your ticket includes.
- Event and traffic changes can alter the stops, so check the current route on the day.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin.
Sights along the way
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City, Castel Sant'Angelo, Via Veneto, Santa Maria Maggiore.
Top-ranked in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Dome (Cupola di San Pietro). All things to do in Rome.
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Questions about Gray Line I Love Rome
Who runs the I Love Rome bus?
It is the Gray Line operation in Rome, with pink double-decker buses.
Where does the tour begin?
At Termini station, with the first stop on Via Giolitti.
How many stops are there?
The listing mentions nine stops but names eight central locations, so the exact count is uncertain.
Which languages are on the ticket?
The ticket listing names English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch and Japanese, with the audio guide adding Korean and Mandarin.
Does it stop at the Colosseum?
One listing reports the Colosseum stop as closed indefinitely, so confirm the current stops when you book.
How many Gray Line I Love Rome ticket options are there in Rome?
We list 1 Gray Line I Love Rome ticket option in Rome, lasting 10 min, rated 3.8 out of 5 across 6 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.