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Civitavecchia Cruise Port Shore Excursion: Rome and Vatican Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Rome, Italy
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Customize your Rome shore excursion to fit your travel style and budget with this flexible private tour. Save time with round-trip transport directly from the Civitavecchia cruise port and a driving tour through the historic center to take in highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Visit the Colosseum and Vatican Museums; upgrade to include entrance fees and a tour guide.
  • Optimize your time on land with a prebooked Rome shore excursion
  • Drive through Rome's historic center to cover more ground in a day
  • Choose from three tour options to fit your budget; all tours included lunch
  • Enjoy a flexible and personalized experience on a private tour

What's Included

  • Port pickup and drop-off, AC - fully insured legal vehicle with professional English speaking driver
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion
  • Private Tour Options Include: Licensed Tour Guide, 2 hours or Full Time & Attraction Tickets
  • Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
  • Light Tour - No Guide, No Tickets Option Includes Only Driver and Lunch
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

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.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

1

Pantheon

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Spanish Steps

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Trevi Fountain

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia (Pass By)

Roman Forum (Pass By)

4

Colosseum

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Circo Massimo (Pass By)

5

Clivo delle Mura Vaticane

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
  • Pickup Cruise Port: Your Driver will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized
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  • In Rome Vans are better than Buses: Van = up to 8 seats, Bus = from 9 to 50 seats. Note that Buses are not allow in the historical areas of Rome (official ship excursions from Cruise Companies are operated with Buses). This mean that the Bus will drop you off and you will walk for the entire duration of the tour (6/7 hours) to the other side of town at the end of the tour to be picked up. Best Viator’s Rome excursions are with private Vans. Bus in Rome has only a small number of authorized spaces dedicated to pickup/dropoff travellers so, usually, during the city tour you had to walk for about 4/6 miles. In a big group chance are that you'll have to wait much longer for people lingering at the sights and stand in line longer for the toilets or at the snack counter. You will also have much less one on one time with your driver and guide or time to ask questions, because you'll have to share them with a lot more people.
  • Vans and their drivers will be at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour and can take you and stop where Buses cannot go, very close to all attractions, you will walk definitely less and see more!
  • Our fleet is comprised of Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford, FCA, Sedans, MPVs and Vans. Many Italian cities have restricted the areas where certain vehicles can circulate, so in order to offer you the best service possible and to let you reach your destination as comfortably as possible, we will arrange your vehicle accordingly
  • Above 8 passengers please make multiple bookings and we will provide the service either with multiple Vans/SUVs, according to our availability and local regulations. The multiple vehicles will make the tour together with the same stops. The Guests can switch as they prefer in the available vehicles
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  • Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested in writing during booking in the "Special Requirements" section)
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  • PRIVATE - ALL INCLUSIVE Option includes: Driver and vehicle full time. Guided Tour to Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Dedicated Local Licensed private Tour Guide Full Time in Rome. Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
  • PRIVATE - VATICAN GUIDE INCLUDED Option includes: Driver and vehicle full time. Colosseum ticket with hosted entry, entrance Tickets Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, Pantheon. Dedicated Local licensed Tour Guide 2 hours /30 minutes at Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes: Driver, Full Time and Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant. Solution with a lower price. Not included Tickets, Tour Guide. Not customizable. It is not possible to include attractions tickets purchased by your own
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  • PRIVATE Options only important information: VATICAN and COLOSSEUM TICKETS = Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Colosseum and Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
  • PRIVATE Options only important information: ==>VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL CLOSURES: every Sunday, Easter Days (Sun-Mon), 1 and 6 January, 11 February, 19 March, 1 May, 29 June, 15 -16 August, 8 - 25 and 26 December. Instead Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, you will visit one of the Ancient Catacombs in Rome (tickets included). No refund is due. ==> COLOSSEUM: for safety reasons the official Colosseum Management could lead delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors. When closed (1 January, 1 May, 25 December) or in rare occasions, you will enjoy the Colosseum from outside and we will refund to you the corresponding tickets cost (18 Euro per person)
  • St Peter’s Basilica: could be closed or inaccessible WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE or with a long line waiting time to enter. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
  • One Infant seat available on request
  • Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience

Kathleen_F, Sep 2025
We did A LOT in one day and our guide Francesco and driver made it an enjoyable experience. Everything was prearranged, driver always found places close to drop us off and pick us up, and Francesco had great information to share with us on each stop. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Kathleen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear that your day was both full and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back in the future! All the best, Drita

Wow! What a tour.

William_S, Sep 2025
This private tour definitely deserved a 5++ rating. Giovanni (our driver) was magnificent at navigating the complex streets of Rome, providing interesting information and made us feel like VIP's. Our guide Marina maneuvered through the sites with ease while providing fascinating historical details about Rome, her home city. They both treated us like family. There were no difficulties with communication, they both spoke very good English. Lunch at the ristorante provided a delicious full authentic Italian meal. Overall, an astounding experience that is well worth the time and expense. Use of Viator provided a worry free day of sightseeing and we will definitely utilize their services again.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear William, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your private tour exceeded expectations. It’s wonderful to know you felt like VIPs while exploring the beauty and history of Rome, and that the authentic Italian lunch added to the experience. Thank you for choosing our company—we're honored to have been part of your journey, and we look forward to helping you create more unforgettable memories in the future! Drita

Wonderful private tour excursion of Rome and Vatican!

Vicki_H, Jul 2025
My daughter and I had a fabulous experience with this tour! Best way to see Rome in a day. Giovanni was incredibly knowledgeable and got us into each of our reservations in perfect time. His vehicle was immaculate, comfortable, and cool. At the Vatican, we were introduced to our personal walking guide, who brought its rich history to life with depth and passion. She offered fascinating insights, giving us a new appreciation. She also helped us navigate through the crowds with ease, and used her guide pass to help us skip long lines. We recommend this tour to anyone looking for a meaningful, comfortable, and personalized experience in Rome and the Vatican.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Vicki, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you and your daughter had such a memorable day in Rome. Giovanni will be pleased to know that his punctuality, expertise, and comfortable vehicle helped make your tour special. We're also glad the Vatican guide made a strong impression with her engaging storytelling and helped you move easily through the crowds. It’s always our goal to create an experience that’s both enjoyable and meaningful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for more discoveries in the future! Drita

Rome

Donna_K, May 2025
We had an excellent tour of Rome and saw everything we wanted to. Our driver, Nickoli, was amazing getting thru traffic. Our guide, Francisco, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend this your which included th we Vatican, Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. We did not go to the Colosseum since we had been there 6 mos prior

Response from Host, May 2025

Ciao dear Donna, grazie mille for this beautiful review. And grazie mille for booking a tour with us! My best regards Drita

Wonderful!! Worth every penny!!

AnnKelley_P, May 2025
We had a wonderful day and got to see EVERYTHING on our list!! Our guide and our driver were most informative and we enjoyed every minute. They went out of their way to give Us the best experience possible!

Response from Host, May 2025

Grazie mille Kelley, very kind, helpful review and it was beautiful to meet you! Thank you very much!!! Drita

Private Rome tour

Mark_C, Oct 2024
Weeere picked up promptly at the dock. Our drivers and tour guides were great and managed us as a group well. My wife and I walk slower than the others and she a knowledged that fact without issue. We saw places in Tome and learned so much on our tour. It was worth ever penny. I would highly recommend a private tour when in Rome

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Mark, Thank you so much for your amazing review. Ciao, a presto!

The only way to see Rome in a day

Mark_C, Sep 2024
Our tour guide and diver were spot on. Catered to our needs and limitations without hesitation. The only way to visit Rome. There is no possible way we would have seen everything in one day. It was worth $$ as we have also done larger group tours. Our guide was great. Highly recommend this excursion

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Mark, Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are really glad that you enjoyed the whole day in Rome. See you soon in Italy. Best Regards Drita
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