This classification was calculated by adding the combined finishing times of the riders from each stage, and the overall winner of this classification is considered the winner of the Giro.

Lucien Lazaridès is regarded as the winner of this classification.

The South-East team became the winner of this classification.

In 1933, Vicente Trueba was the winner of this classification.

The cyclist with the least accumulated time was the race leader, identified by the yellow jersey; the winner of this classification is considered the winner of the Tour.