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The World’s 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Train & Tram Tickets

22 rail days  ·  from $7 a seat

A rolling ticket makes sense where the sights are strung along one line and nowhere else. These 15 are compared on how long the pass runs, how often the cars come and whether walking would simply be quicker.

Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket - Starting at Alhambra Generalife
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Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

1.Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,128 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $8Our pick

Use Granada’s open-carriage city train to reach the Alhambra, Cathedral, Plaza Nueva, and hilltop viewpoints. Choose a single ride or a one or two-day hop-on, hop-off ticket. Bring your own headphones for the 12-language audio guide, and expect a bumpy ride on old stone streets.

“Good, value for money. For a 1 trip ticket the good thing is you get a good idea of where the monuments you'd like to visit again are. If you purchase the hop on and off ticket (which weren't available online!) you can explore at your leisure.”

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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar - Begin beside Porto Cathedral
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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

2.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,601 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Start beside Porto Cathedral with the Magic Train, ride through the historic center to Real Companhia Velha, and taste two ports after a guided cellar visit. Continue by train, then take a one-hour Douro cruise from Ribeira. The train has multilingual audio, but the boat has no commentary.

“O atendimento, o passeio e a pontualidade foram os pontos altos da experiência. Tudo muito tranquilo e fácil de acompanhar”

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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off - The early Cape Town pickup matters
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From Cape Town: Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

3.Franschhoek Wine Tram Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,972 reviews · 8h 30m · from $50

Take a comfortable Xplorer coach from Cape Town to Franschhoek, then use the vintage tram and open-air tram buses to visit 4 to 5 wine estates. Choose tastings, cellar tours, picnics, or meals at each stop. Routes vary, so plan around the estates you most want to see.

“The driver and guides were fabulous, gave us lots of advice and were very caring. We do think that clients staying in the city should have a pick-up point much closer than the V & A waterfront because it meant using a taxi to get to our only meeting point Superb”

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Prague: Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42 - How the 24-hour ticket really works
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Prague: Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42

4.Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,702 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Use one ticket for 24-hour hop-on hop-off access to Prague’s Line 42 historic trams. You’ll ride restored cars from the Austro-Hungarian era through the 1970s, with stops near Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and Prague’s towers. Guides such as Jan add useful local help.

“Great drop off and pick up points but key places that we wanted to visit. The service was great and the gentleman on our tram was so helpful in giving us and others details and pointing best stops and walking routes to get to places we wanted to visit”

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Lisbon: 3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours - The Belém route links Lisbon’s biggest monuments
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Lisbon: 3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

5.3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,537 reviews · 2 days · from $44

Use one 48-hour ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern bus routes plus a historic Hills tram ride. You’ll see Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Alfama, Graça, the Oceanarium, and more, with audio commentary, public Yellow Carris tram access, and a Carris Museum visit included.

“Took a few minutes to find the Yellow Bus booth in the corner of Pracao Commrecio but then all good. Straight onto the next tram for a circuit of the city centre. Head sets provided to plug in for the audio guide which are kept for the open top bus. Great value!”

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The Hague: Hop-on Hop-off Heritage Tram Tour - Stop 1 to Stop 4: Gravenstraat, Centrum, Central Station, and Malieveld
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The Hague: Hop-on Hop-off Heritage Tram Tour

6.The Hague: Hop-on Hop-off Heritage Tram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,311 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Use a one-day ticket to ride The Hague’s historic 65-year-old tram between 16 stops. An audio guide in 10 language options explains the city as you pass Parliament, the Peace Palace, Madurodam, the Kurhaus, and Scheveningen beach. Board at any stop and hop off when you like.

“We learned a lot of new things about some locations and buildings that we never knew before”

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Hong Kong: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram - Red route: Hong Kong Island from Central to Causeway Bay
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Hong Kong: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram

7.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 982 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $52

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore Hong Kong Island, Stanley, and Kowloon, with audio commentary in nine languages. Every ticket includes a Star Ferry crossing. The 48-hour option lets you choose one add-on: Peak Tram Sky Pass, Water Taxi, or Sampan Houseboat visit.

“I always love doing a hop on hop off bus tour. It gets several things checked off your list. They are always a great way to spend a day”

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Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram - The Avon River and Riverside Market
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Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

8.Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 841 reviews · from $24

Use a one-day ticket on Christchurch’s restored vintage trams, boarding at 18 central-city stops. Hear live commentary as you pass Cathedral Square, the Avon River, Riverside Market, Canterbury Museum, Hagley Park, New Regent Street, and the Botanic Gardens. Collect your tram ticket at Cathedral Junction.

“Great little way to get around town, great food at the Riverside Market and some good shops about as well”

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Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram - The 18-stop loop and how to use it
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Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

9.Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 717 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Use a one-day pass to ride Christchurch’s heritage trams around 18 city-centre stops. Start with a 50-minute circuit, then hop off at the Botanic Gardens, Riverside Market, Canterbury Museum, and Cathedral Junction while drivers such as Barry and Sam add local stories and humor.

“the tram drivers were great as was the ticket sales team.. a wonderful experience”

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Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town - The 8:15 am coach from Cape Town
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Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

10.Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · from $28

Start at 8:15 am from a Cape Town pickup point and ride a comfortable coach to Franschhoek. Choose estates on the Blue, Pink, Red, or seasonal Navy route, then hop on and off trams and buses for tastings, food, gin, and vineyard views. Tastings and lunch cost extra.

“the coach use to transport us to the wine area was very luxurious and comfortable. the day out we used the wine bus first in the morning and the tram in the afternoon. all the winerys were excellent and we stayed for lunch at one stop and stayed 2 hours (most stops you got 1 hour to enjoy). the day never felt rushed and we had all the information required to make the most of our day”

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Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour - Starting at Place Dorcière for the International District
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Geneva: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour

11.Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Scenic Mini-Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 501 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Use a 24-hour ticket for Geneva’s Old Town mini-train, summer parks-and-residences train, and International District bus. Expect multilingual audio, fixed routes, brief photo stops, and excellent views, but not a classic hop-on hop-off service.

“It was a beautiful experience. I enjoyed the several stops for 10 minutes to take photos. The only con was that there was a sign that said free wi-fi, but when I tried to use it, the username was not found in my network connections.”

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Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour - The Belém route follows Lisbon’s riverfront story
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Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour

12.Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram Tour, River Cruise for 72/96Hour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 426 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

See Lisbon from three angles with Yellow Bus: open-top routes to Belém and Parque das Nações, a vintage tram through the old hills, and a Tagus cruise past Belém Tower, the castle, and the April 25th Bridge. Choose 72 or 96 hours and explore at your own pace.

“Overall it was a good value for the money. We enjoyed the boat ride on a sunny afternoon in Lisbon and saw the beautiful monuments from the water. Then we took both bus routes- modern and Belém. Unfortunately in the Belém route the driver never stopped at stops 8 and 9. Then we had to get off at 10 ( the monastery) and backtrack in the rain with our granddaughter in her stroller. We asked the driver but he said he stopped but he did not. We pressed the button multiple times! It also would help if the commentary did give stop numbers too.”

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Lisbon: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus with Three Routes Including Tram - The Belém route: Lisbon’s best use of the ticket
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Lisbon: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus with Three Routes Including Tram

13.Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus with Three Routes Including Tram

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 393 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

See Lisbon by open-top bus, minibus, and vintage tram on routes covering Baixa, Alfama, Belém, Estrela, and the modern waterfront. Your 48-hour ticket includes audio headsets, public tram access, discounts, and Carris Museum entry. Plan carefully around waits and the seasonal Hills Tram schedule.

“Bus was on time, good to see all of Lisbon and decide what to visit latter on the journey. We got the validity extended to 72 hours after we added the boat tour. Additional payment was 9 euro per person.”

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Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus - Getting your first view of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus

14.Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 227 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $329

Take an unescorted day trip from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh by reserved-seat train. Use the city sightseeing bus, enter Edinburgh Castle, and explore the Royal Mile at your own pace. You get roughly six hours in Edinburgh, so plan your stops carefully and expect plenty of walking.

“Great experience. Easy to transfer using the Underground to get to Kings Cross Station. Hop on Hop Off bus had all the stops required to see Edinburgh and its castle. Train ride was comfortable. Able to see much of England’s country & costal side.”

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Santander: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Train - Puerto Chico, the maritime area, and the closed Stop 3
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Santander: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Train

15.Santander: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 170 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Use Santander’s open-top bus for a 65-minute city loop, hopping off at the cathedral, Sardinero beaches, Cabo Mayor, and Palacio de la Magdalena. Your ticket also covers a return train to the palace, Centro Botin entry, multilingual audio, and seasonal guided commentary.

“ustedes son los mejores! busqué el autobús turístico en Santander. en otras empresas las páginas se trancaban, perdí tiempo..y dije GyG seguro me soluciona....es tan fácil comprar excursiones con ustedes! al momento lo conseguì! tengo muchos tours contratados con ustedes en España, todo es fácil!”

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