Deluxe Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia - 2 Tour Options

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Rome, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

With only one day in Rome, make the most of your limited time with this full-day shore excursion from Civitavecchia. Tick off highlights spanning thousands of years, from the Colosseum and Pantheon to St. Peter’s Square and the Trevi Fountain. Plus, tours are timed to your cruise ship schedule, so you can sightsee in peace without worrying about making it back to the port in time.

Choose between larger and more deluxe, intimately sized group tours
Free time to explore Rome on your own is included
Snap photos at the Colosseum and stroll through vibrant Piazza Navona
Enjoy round-trip transport from the pier or cruise terminal (depending on option selected)

What's Included

Certified English speaking guide In Rome
Guaranteed timely return to the ship
Comfortable safe professional driver
Cruise port terminal pick up and drop off

Food and beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Civitavecchia Port, 00053 Civitavecchia RM, Italy

Pickup details

This tour offers two convenient options: • Semi-Private Tour: Pickup directly from the pier where your ship docks. • Group Tour: Pickup from Largo della Pace cruise terminal. If you choose Semi-Private Tour, it will depart straight from the pier for a seamless start to your adventure. If you select Group Tour, simply take the free shuttle bus from the pier to the Largo della Pace terminal, where we will meet you for pickup. Please note that the pickup time may be adjusted and will be communicated to you closer to the tour date. You will also receive clear and detailed pickup instructions to ensure a hassle-free and enjoyable experience. We recommend checking your email at least 12 hours before your scheduled activity, and we will also send this information to your phone via WhatsApp, iMessage, or SMS.

Itinerary

Civitavecchia Port

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Colosseum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Trevi Fountain

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Civitavecchia Port

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Please note that due to the limited timeframe available during Rome cruise stops, passengers will not have time to explore interiors. If you wish to do so, we recommend returning by air for a stay longer than one day.
Please note that the start time displayed on our website is a general estimate for the activity's commencement and may not correspond to your specific pick-up time. We recommend checking your email at least 12 hours before your scheduled activity to receive comprehensive pick-up information, which will include the exact location, identifying signage, and the precise pick-up time. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email, WhatsApp, or phone.
Please be aware that the sequence of the tour itinerary and the time spent at each location might be adjusted in response to variables like traffic conditions, crowd sizes, and unforeseen events. However, we will our best to cover all the destinations mentioned in the itinerary.
Please note that this tour offers two options: Semi-Private Tour: with pier pickup or Standard Group Tour: Pickup outside the cruise terminal. Please select the option that suits you best when booking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Sonya_Y

Amazing tour !!! Our Tour guide Elizabeth was brilliant !!! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Definitely went the extra mile. “In Rome - if a photo is not instagramable it’s not worth taking “ lol! Timely return to the ship .

Reviews

4.6

based on 11 reviews

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10,000+ steps

Jimmy_G, Mar 2026

WARNING: This excursion entails 10,000+ steps! The content is incredible but our interpretation of the description wasn’t we would “park the van and walk to all the attractions until finished”. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable but regurgitated so much information, most of the group stopped listening early in the tour. Bottom line, great tour, but if you don’t want to walk 5 miles, look elsewhere.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

We regret to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. Please allow us to briefly address the concerns raised: 1. The tour description and additional information clearly state that this tour involves a significant amount of walking and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility—such as yourself. 2. Unfortunately, due to local regulations and traffic restrictions, vehicles are not permitted to stop directly at major landmarks such as the basilica, fountain, and other iconic sites. This is why all Rome tours—ours included—require a bit of legwork. 3. Thank you for your kind words about the guide’s knowledge. However, we kindly ask that you refrain from commenting on your fellow group members, who were not only listening attentively but have also sent us very positive feedback—clearly enjoying both the tour and the company. When booking activities through Viator, we recommend basing expectations on the official tour description, itinerary, and inclusions rather than personal assumptions. Safe travels!

Fantastic tour with Eliza...

Catherine_B, Sep 2025

Fantastic tour with Eliza as our guide. Our driver picked us up right from the ship and we were promptly on our way. We never felt rushed and our guide was so knowledgeable and fun. They picked a great place for us to eat and got us back to our ship with time to spare. Highly recommend them.

No air conditioner

Vickie_G, Aug 2025

Vehicle had no air...driver said it was not him but the company. The air conditioner vents were cut out nothing .. I have a picture..our driver was no help he could not speak English. When we got to Rome our 2 tour guides we excellent highly recommend but for a deluxe Rome trip I accepted more for $400. I would not recommended because you do all the walking yourself.. now we know .. we could have taken a bus round trip for 50 euros and got tour guides..might want to think about doing that

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your feedback and your kind words about our guides. Regarding your comment that the “vehicle had no air”: you mention that the driver said it was “not him but the company,” and then also that “our driver was no help, he could not speak English.” That does sound a bit puzzling unless you speak French 😊 but even if you do, you didn’t get the driver right, as our fleet is modern and regularly maintained, and your feedback was the only one of its kind received from the entire group. Please also note that driving through crowded suburbs and city streets with the air conditioning fully on may not always feel the same as cruising along a highway back home. Safe travels!

Rome tour was the perfect match for us!!!

dreastin, Jun 2025

Great experience and I loved the lunch spot chosen for us to enjoy. The driver and your guide A-#1!!

Amazing tour !!!...

Sonya_Y, Jun 2025

Tour

Brody_G, May 2025

The sites and history during the tour were amazing! Tour guide gave us each one headphone and an audio box, so we could all hear her speak clearly (NOT a recording). This tour requires A LOT of walking. Tour guides will likely walk at a decent pace, so might not be great for those who have trouble getting around. We walked about 4.5 miles throughout the day. Also reminder: this tour does NOT go into the Colosseum. We only stopped for 5 minutes to take a photo. It was a little confusing at first because the man we met led us to the bus, we got on, and then he didn’t say anything for the hour ride to the Vatican. Once we arrived, another tour guide met us who officially led the group, but we didn’t really understand what was going on at first. But overall we really enjoyed the tour and the guides were very kind and knowledgeable!