Top Lazio Archaeology Tours

The UNESCO–listed city of Rome is home to ancient treasures including the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain—but reaching the far-flung sites on foot takes time. This panoramic bus tour from central Civitavecchia includes a round-trip shared transfer service, allowing you to reach the sites of Rome from coastal Italy in comfort. Enjoy free time to hit the sites at your own pace, with sweeping city views along the way.

Make the most of your time on shore during this full-day private tour of Rome, specially designed for cruise ship passengers. Relax with front-door pickup from Civitavecchia cruise port. Enjoy the services of an English-speaking chauffeur as you ride comfortably between locations. Tours are completely customizable; optional highlights include the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums.

Embark on an exclusive exploration of Rome with our Private Tour Rome in a Day, offering you a personalized and in-depth encounter with the Eternal City. Your journey begins right at the boat exit door, where your designated driver awaits, sign in hand, ready to whisk you away on an 80-minute drive to the heart of Rome. We start our visit at the iconic Colosseum, basking in its historical aura. We recommend to visit the Colosseum from the outside, so you will have enough time to visit the rest of the sites. Enjoy a panoramic spectacle of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the legendary Circus Maximus. A lunch break Our exploration continues, unveiling the beauty of the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and the Vatican. Immerse yourself in the allure of Rome with our Private Tour Rome in a Day, a meticulously crafted itinerary offering a comprehensive glimpse into the city’s rich history, culture, and architectural wonders.

A beautiful town in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Pitigliano is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and Orange Flag. Also nicknamed The Little Jerusalem, because starting from the sixteenth century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls, Pitigliano is now one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and an unmissable stop on a trip to Tuscany. Perched on a tuff cliff, the town rises imposingly on the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of the Tuscan Maremma.

This excursion is especially designed for those who wish to enjoy a day through the highlights of the Etruscan villages of Central Italy: Tarquinia, Ceri & Cerveteri. A visit of the Tarquinia’s Archeological Museum and the necropolis is a must for archaeology lovers. Take a stroll around Borgo di Ceri where you can admire monuments such as the Romanesque Church of the Madonna di Ceri. Last but not least, Cerveteri and the Necropolis.

Discover Rome’s most beautiful and famous monuments on a full-day tour shore excursion from Civitavecchia Rome’s Cruise Port. Enjoy the comfort of a private english speaking driver transportation with pick up and drop off inside the port, just in front of your cruise ship gangplank, then relax for 1 hour until you reach downtown Rome and become to discovery this ancient and enchanting city. Let the driver shows you the places that only locals know.

Time is of the essence when you’re only in Rome for a day. Make the most of every minute with this private shore excursion that includes round-trip transportation directly from the Civitavecchia port. Discover the best of the Eternal City in just hours, including its archaeological ruins, world-class art, historic squares and fountains, and even recommendations to sample classic Roman dishes. Then, head back to Civitavecchia in time for your departure.

Stretch your trip to Italy even further with an insightful tour of Rome that sets off directly from the cruise port at Civitavecchia. Meet your driver when you leave the boat, and travel on to the capital to learn all about its rich history and ancient importance. See the colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, and hear stories about Rome from your driver and guide.

Get a private pick up at your disembarkation, then discover the magnificence of Rome on this private tour from Civitavecchia. Explore iconic sights like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Saint Peter's Square with your own dedicated driver guide. This personalized journey allows you to customize your itinerary, ensuring you focus on the attractions that interest you the most. Enjoy hassle-free pickup directly from your cruise ship and a drop off at yout hotel for check in or at the airport to catch your flight. - Half-day private tour of Rome with personalized itinerary - Pickup directly from the gangway your cruise ship - Visit top main highlights of Rome - Drop off in Rome or at the airport

Before the days of Ancient Rome, there were the Etruscans—and this private, half-day tour offers an immersive way to discover the secrets of this lost, ancient civilization. Meet your guide in the morning in Tarquinia or the Civitavecchia Port and set off to explore UNESCO-listed marvels like the Necropolis of Tarquinia. You can also visit the Etruscopolis theme park and explore the National Etruscan Museum before a lunch break.

Explore Rome’s iconic sights with this full-day, small-group shore excursion from Civitavecchia. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and experience the city like a local as you travel by regional train, taxi, and metro. Enjoy local foods such as suppli and white pizza with mortadella, plus a relaxing aperitivo and sit-down meal in Monti, one of Rome’s trendiest neighborhoods.

By choosing this tour you will have the possibility to walk through the ruins of the ancient baths of Civitavecchia, walking above the same marbles where the Romans passed. The structure is very well preserved and gives you the opportunity to fully understand what the ancient baths were like, the complex is better preserved than those in Rome. Of the old structure there are many bricks but also mosaics and marbles, you can enjoy all that beauty without spending hours in the queues and above all without many people. Contrary to the ancient baths in Rome, here there was a miraculous water with sulfur and hot, 40 degrees more or less and Roman doctors used it as a therapy to cure some diseases. It is a special place that few people know so they can tell their friends about something new that is worth visiting, one hour is enough to visit it and take photos.

Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis (also called Necropoli di Tarquinia), an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)… Walking through the charming alleys of Tarquinia, dotted with medieval towers and splendid palaces, you will reach Palazzo Vitelleschi, which houses in the National Etruscan Museum the most precious treasures of the ancient city: carved sarcophagi, frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones, and the famous Winged horses!

Make the most of your cruise stop in Civitavecchia with a private Rome shore excursion designed to show you the Eternal City’s most famous highlights in one day. Travel comfortably from the cruise port in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver at your disposal throughout the day. Discover iconic landmarks such as the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Colosseum, and St. Peter’s Basilica while learning about Rome’s fascinating history. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic center followed by a panoramic drive through the city with several stops for photos. This shore excursion includes port pickup and timely return to your cruise ship, offering a worry-free way to experience Rome in one day.

Visiting Rome during your cruise stop at Civitavecchia? This full-day shore excursion combines the must-see monuments of ancient Rome with the city’s most iconic landmarks. Travel comfortably from the cruise port in a luxury Mercedes van with an English-speaking driver. Your day begins with a guided visit to the Colosseum and Forum with reserved entrance around 10:00 AM. During this 2.5-hour experience with a licensed guide, discover the stories of gladiators, emperors, and the political heart of the Roman Empire. After the archaeological tour, continue exploring Rome with a panoramic city drive. Stop for photos at famous landmarks such as St. Peter’s Square, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain. You will also enjoy approximately 1 hour of free time in the historic center for lunch or independent exploration. This shore excursion is designed specifically for cruise passengers and includes port pickup and timely return to your ship.

Rome is a huge city! You need to know what to visit, you need to go where to go. That is why we organize this tour! Directly with pickup at dockside, you will see your driver with a sign reading your name. Super easy, and super cozy. First class Mercedes Minivan off to the city of Rome in search for the most beautiful attractions. An amazing overview of the city for first timers but also for people who have been to Rome already. We are the experts so, seat back and enjoy! IMPORTANT: All museum admission tickets are excluded

Seeing Rome’s main landmarks during a port stop can be challenging with limited time and complex transport to tackle. This full-day shore excursion includes port pickup and direct transportation, helping you move efficiently between highlights such as St. Peter’s Square, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. With lunch included and logistics arranged in advance, you can focus on sightseeing rather than coordinating travel and reservations.

This private shore excursion offers an easy and efficient way to explore Rome and the Vatican during your cruise stop. A private driver and expert local guide ensure smooth logistics, insightful commentary, and a well-paced itinerary that blends iconic landmarks with scenic drives. With full flexibility and port pickup and drop-off included, you explore Rome comfortably and with total peace of mind. - Over 20 years of experience organizing private tours since 2001. - Expert local guide. - Travel in comfort with a private driver and premium vehicle. - 100% private experience, explore at your own pace. - Worry-free port pickup and drop-off, designed for cruise passengers. Important Note: The remaining time will be dedicated to traveling to Rome (including walking within the city), enjoying a panoramic tour, and returning to Civitavecchia port.

In one day you will see the most significant and beautiful sights of Rome and the Vatican with a professional guide. We want to not just tell you a lot of information, dates and historical characters, but to give you the emotion of this city, to tell you why Rome is one of the most iconic places in the world, to show you the city through the eyes of a local: its history, traditions, its treasures, and to talk about modern Rome and Italy. The important thing is that an official licensed tour guide will be with you the whole time, from the port in the morning until you return to the port in the evening.

Explore the stunning countryside of Lazio and its ancient Etruscan heritage during this private, full-day off-shore excursion. Specially designed for cruise passengers, you’ll travel from Civitavecchia in a comfortable, chauffeured vehicle. Explore the picturesque towns of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, the burial sites in the necropolises of Tarquinia and Banditaccia, and the National Archaeological Museum of Cerveteri, with admission tickets included.

Break away from the predictable itineraries and memorized commentary of large group tours and explore Italy’s capital city at your own pace with this private tour of Rome. Join your local guide for a completely personalized visit to the Eternal City, tailored to your interests and requests. Focus on A-list sights like the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trevi Fountain, or create a unique tour to discover Rome’s more unusual gems.

Est of Rome, about 25 miles from the city, usually reacheable in less then 50 minutes of drive..... that's Tivoli. An ancient hill top city. After its early pre-roman history a Roman Emperor, Hadrian, second Century A.D., had the vision of a Great Architect following himself the construction of his summer residence, "Villa Adriana". Rising on a plateau flanking the Aniene river, a river that keeps on flowing towards Rome, water was always a dominant element in Tivoli. And being in aboundance has always been used to amaze. In this this tour you will see from the still water of the Roman swimming pools to the sparkling water spouting from the Renaissance fountains of Villa D' Este the other masterpiece of the reinassance architecture, up to the natural flowing of the Waterfalls. Villa D' Este made Tivoli' s taste for Beauty famous and copied in Europe. The Restaurant we suggest is located in another suggestive archeological area overlooking the Waterfalls.

This private shore excursion is designed to deliver the very best of Rome and the Vatican in one seamless day, with maximum comfort and impeccable organization. Upon arrival at Civitavecchia Port, travelers will be warmly welcomed by a private driver and escorted in a clean, elegant, and comfortable van to the heart of Rome, enjoying a first panoramic drive through the city’s iconic highlights, including the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The day continues with a guided visit to the Colosseum, the symbol of Ancient Rome, accompanied by an expert guide who will bring history to life in an engaging and memorable way. After a pleasant lunch break, the experience continues to the Vatican, where guests will explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square, discovering some of the most extraordinary artistic and spiritual masterpieces in the world.