How far is the stop on the on/off bus from the Galleria Borghese? Is it easily walkable or do we need a taxi from the bus stop? Which stop on which bus should we use? How long would it take from the train station? We're leaving on a cruise in 10 days and would very much appreciate help!Thanks!
Posted by
Napa, CA
3580 posts
If there are two of you it would make sense to take a taxi from wherever you are in Rome to the closest point to the museum. Taxis are not expensive, and would probably cost less than the price of two hop-on-hop-off bus tix. Be sure to have reservations for the Borghese before arriving there.
Posted by
SF Bay Area, CA, USA
508 posts
The hop on hop off bus is great for a circle tour of the city highlights, but I wouldn't depend on it for transportation. They don't always come as scheduled and even though there is a stop in the general area of the Villa Borghese, it doesn't drop you off right there. A taxi might be your best option since you have to have a specific time reserved for the gallery.
Posted by
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
241 posts
For Borghese take a taxi. It is a long, long walk uphill from the Spanish Steps. Like Rick says, a taxi should deposit you a hundred yards from the entrance.
Posted by
Vancouver, BC, Canada
191 posts
I agree with the previous posters a taxi would be easier, don't depend on the hop on/off bus service. I was in Rome last May and it was over an 1 hour wait at the train station for the first bus, and when I tried to get back on the bus at the pantheon, more than 4 buses went by before one had an empty seat. There are just two many people for the amount of buses! The tour however is pretty good, gives you a good orientation of the city, so I would recommend doing the whole tour than choose a spot to hop off but don't count on another bus picking you up!