Private Shore Excursion: Full-Day Civitavecchia Port to Rome Tour

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Vatican City, Italy

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

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Overview

Make the most of your time in Rome on this full-day shore excursion from Civitavecchia—with two flexible ways to explore. Choose the private, all-inclusive option for a guided experience with entrance tickets, lunch, and a personalized itinerary—ideal if you want to maximize your time in the city without the stress of planning. Or opt for the transport-and-lunch option, which includes a private driver and meal, giving you the freedom to sightsee independently while avoiding the hassle of navigating public transport

Round-trip transfers from the port save you the hassle of navigating public transport
Choose the option that best suits your travel style
Worry-free: Arrive back at your ship in plenty of time
Check off multiple historic sites in just one day

What's Included

Port pickup and dropoff
Worry-free Shore Excursion
Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
PRIVATE Tour Options include: Dedicated Licensed Tour Guide, 2 hours or Full Time
Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes only Driver and Lunch
PRIVATE TOUR OPTION: Tickes where applicable

Colosseum entrance Tickets
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 and Entrance Tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Civitavecchia Cruise Port of Rome

Pickup details

Cruise Port, right outside your ship, pickup and dropoff. • 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
.07:30

Itinerary

Pantheon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trevi Fountain

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Steps

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia (Pass By)

Roman Forum (Pass By)

Colosseum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Circo Massimo (Pass By)

Clivo delle Mura Vaticane

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Luxury Comfort & Pier-Side VIP Pickup: Travel in total style and peace of mind! You’ll ride in a fully insured, air-conditioned premium vehicle with a professional, fluent English-speaking driver whose top priority is your comfort. The moment you step off your cruise ship, your personal driver will be waiting right outside holding a sign with your name for a smooth, effortless start to your day
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The Private Van Advantage: Why It Beats Big Bus Tours Big cruise buses are strictly banned from Rome’s historic center. Bus passengers get dropped off far away and end up walking 4 to 6 miles in the heat, standing in long lines, and sticking to a rigid group schedule. With our luxury private van, we drive you right up to the doorstep of Rome’s iconic landmarks! You’ll walk significantly less, skip the massive crowds, enjoy personal attention, and see far more of the city at your own relaxed pace.
Traveling with More Than 8 Guests?: The more the merrier! For groups larger than 8 people, simply place multiple bookings. We will coordinate matching luxury vans to travel together on the exact same route with the same stops, and your group can easily switch between vehicles throughout the day.
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PRIVATE - ALL INCLUSIVE Option: All-Inclusive VIP Experience Includes full-time private driver and vehicle, a dedicated local licensed tour guide all day in Rome, skip-the-line entrance tickets where applicable, and a delicious lunch at an authentic Roman restaurant. (The ultimate, hassle-free way to see Rome!)
PRIVATE - 2HOURS GUIDE INCLUDED Option: Highlights & 2-Hour Guided Tour Experience Includes full-time private driver and vehicle, 2 hours with a dedicated local licensed tour guide, skip-the-line entrance tickets where applicable, and an authentic Roman lunch. (The perfect mix of expert insight and flexible free time!)
LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option: Freedom & Essential Experience Includes full-time private driver, luxury vehicle, and an authentic Roman lunch. (Our best-value option! Tour guide and entry tickets are not included, giving you 100% freedom to explore each landmark at your own pace).
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St. Peter’s Basilica: On rare occasions, access may be restricted due to unannounced Vatican events or unusually long security lines. As these events are beyond our control, entry cannot be guaranteed and no refunds will apply.
Family Travel: Traveling with a baby or toddler? One infant safety seat is available upon request.
Valid ID Required: For packages that include monument entry, each guest must bring a valid passport or government-issued ID matching the name provided at booking.
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

4,8

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Great experience! We had...

Jason_Y, Jun 2025

Great experience! We had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again! Tour guide had great knowledge and understanding of Rome.

The education of Rome history and it’s monuments.

James_W, Apr 2024

Learning the background stories of the many monuments and artists while marveling at their beauty and craftsmanship.

Great!

Barbara_S, Oct 2023

It was all great!!! Our tour guide said you would send us the pictures he took in ROME?? The guide was very knowled.

Awesome trip

shilpa_A, Jun 2023

It was a well planned trip. Had a great time and got to know so much about Rome in a short duration and specially Our driver Mr Goviani was really good

What a Wonderful Time

DavidKirk_G, Jun 2023

The Vatican and the Pantheon were great to see. Our tour guide was the best. He drove around Rome and allowed us to see all the main sights and enjoy lunch in 9 hours.

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Gordon_W, Aug 2019

Best Tour Ever. Our driver, Giovanni was excellent. He picked us up right at the docks. Not only did he kept us informed of the history and information about each site we visited in Rome but he kept us laughing all the way. He made this trip one of the best tours my family and I have been on, much like a precious moment. He knew every inch of the city and brought us right up to the sites and knew where to park so we don’t have much walking to do. He gave us all the time we needed as we visited each site. He even took pictures of our family and sent them by email as an added value. Well worth the money and exceptional service. I highly recommend this tour and especially our tour guide/driver. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Beth_L, Jul 2019

Excellent! We loved our driver, Giovanni! Funny and very knowledgeable. Took us all over and to a delicious, authentic restaurant for lunch. Thank you for a wonderful day!

Well worth the money. We were the...

Jill R, Apr 2018

Well worth the money. We were the first family off the cruise ship. A professional driver greeted us and took us everywhere we needed to be. This was the trip of a lifetime and my parents got to see every thing they wanted in Rome.

We were a family of eleven so we had...

James_G, Sept 2017

We were a family of eleven so we had 2 vehicles. Our driver Giavonni did an excellent job of explaining the sites. We were taken to within two blocks of all the important sites. They would tell how much time we could stay in order to see the most sites. Our guide even arranged with a resturant for our family to have a little break before our appointed time at the Vatican museum and the Sistine Chapel. We were six adults and five children ages 15-7. Our guide at the Vatican could not have been better. Our first experience with Viator but would book tours with them again without hesitation.

WOW! this was the most amazing day...

kimkohler316, Aug 2017

WOW! this was the most amazing day ever! Our driver Paolo was wonderful. He took us to the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps, Pantheon. We had time to spend at each site we were not rushed at all. He picked a great spot for lunch and gelati!!! Plus we spent three hours at the Vatican with a private tour guide. Vatican City, St Peters and Sistine Chapel was amazing! This is the way to go if you have one day like we did cruise passenger. The tour was private we were a party of 6 ranging from 14 to 70 in age. We went at our own pace, it was pretty hot that day. The only recommendation i would make it at the coliseum just buy tickets, we were tricked into buying what we thought was skip the line with a tour guide, by the time we got inside we had the break free after ten minutes. we could of done that on our own. If you are in ROME, use this group and ask for Paolo!!!!

Due to a computer error, our driver...

charleshoag3, Jun 2017

Due to a computer error, our driver was late. Also, you may want to go with an option that includes a guide in order to experience a better tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize again for the minor delay caused by a rare technical issue, which was addressed as quickly as possible to avoid impacting your day. We appreciate your patience and understanding at the time. Regarding the guide, your reservation was clearly for a driver-only service, as selected during booking. We always offer the option to add a certified guide for a more in-depth tour experience — many guests prefer the flexibility of a driver-only tour, while others choose a guided version depending on their preferences. Since the service was fully delivered, and all sites were visited as planned, we kindly ask you to consider updating your review to 5 stars, to better reflect the experience and the professionalism of your driver who worked hard to ensure a great day despite the initial delay. We hope to welcome you again in the future — and next time with a full guided experience if you wish! Warm regards, Giovanni