Best of Rome VIP Private Tour: Direct Shipside Pickup

Rome, Italy

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Exploring Rome from Civitavecchia in a single day can be difficult to coordinate, especially with cruise timings. This small-group tour simplifies the experience, taking you to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon. Your driver manages logistics and timing, ensuring a smooth visit with a guaranteed return to port, with optional upgrades for guided access to major sites.

Explore Rome without the hassle of organizing transport there
Lunch included at a typical Roman restaurant to keep you fueled
Customize the tour to suit your interests
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from the Port of Civitavecchia

What's Included

Worry-Free Port Pickup & Dropoff Shore Excursion
Travel in comfort with a fully licensed, A/C vehicle and a professional English-speaking Driver.
PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE Options include: Admission Tickets, Tour Guide, Roman Set Lunch
LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes ONLY Driver and Vehicle

Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option NOT INCLUDES: Tour Guide, Entrance Tickets, Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Civitavecchia Cruise Port of Rome

Pickup details

Pickup and Dropoff: Civitavecchia Cruise Port, right outside your ship. • English-speaking Driver with a private vehicle will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized. • No need to take Bus Shuttle from ship since our permits allow us to enter in the Cruise Port.

Start time
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

Trevi Fountain

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pantheon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Spanish Steps

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Circo Massimo (Pass By)

Clivo delle Mura Vaticane

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia / Ancient City (Pass By)

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Roman Forum (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Port Pickup: Your English-speaking driver will wait outside the ship holding your name sign. Travel stress-free in our premium, air-conditioned, fully licensed luxury vehicle!
Why choose our private Vans over Buses? Large buses are banned in historic Rome, forcing you to walk 4–6 miles and waste time waiting on crowds. Our luxury Vans get you right to the sights! Book your private tour today for a stress-free, walking-minimized, and fully personalized VIP experience!
Traveling with 8+ guests? Just book multiple vans! Your group will travel together, hit the same stops, and you can switch vehicles anytime. Book today to secure your fleet and keep the whole family together!
PRIVATE-GUIDE FULLTIME IN ROME Option: Go VIP! Our Full-Time in Rome includes a private driver and vehicle, entry tickets, a dedicated expert guide and a delicious traditional Roman set lunch

PRIVATE-2HOURS VATICAN GUIDE Option: Enjoy a full-time driver and luxury vehicle, entry tickets, a dedicated Vatican guide and a delicious traditional Roman set lunch
LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option: Budget-Friendly Tour. Enjoy a full-time driver and vehicle at our lowest price! Please note: Entrance tickets, tour guides, and lunch are not included
PRIVATE Tour Guide Options – Crucial Entry Info: Every guest must present a valid ID (ID, Passport, Driver's License, etc.) matching their ticket at security. No name changes allowed; incorrect or missing ID means denied entry and no refund.
PRIVATE Tour Guide Options – Important Site Availability Info: Specific dates and attraction entries are subject to official calendars, capacity limits, and unexpected closures completely beyond our control. If a site is unavailable on your tour date, an exceptional alternative experience or a partial ticket refund will be provided
St Peter’s Basilica: on rare occasions could be closed or inaccessible or with a long line wait time to enter. It is completely beyond our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
One Infant seat available on request
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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The driver and guide were...

Sherry_S, Oct 2025

The driver and guide were great! Both were very informative while driving the sites. During the stops, if we wanted to stop and see something the guide was very accommodating. Definitely recommend private tour as you are able to get closer to each stop before walking to the site.

Memorable experience

MICHAEL_T, Jun 2024

Both the driver and the guide understood that we had a busy day, they did an amazing job getting us to see as much as possible

The perfect “Roman in a day” tour

Janice_L, Apr 2024

This tour could not have been any better! Cloudia was knowledgeable, patient, efficient, and nice. She was basically the perfect tour guide and we had a marvelous time. Paulo was an excellent driver, courteous, great to be with all day.(I’m sorry if I’ve spelled your names incorrectly) Excellent tour!

A wonderful private tour !

Christine_G, Nov 2023

Giovanni was waiting for us upon exit from the ship - the van was clean and comfortable- throughout the trip he was friendly , professional and very knowledgeable. A pleasure to work with. Soon after we met Claudia our tour guide She was all the above as well - the tour was excellent!

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