Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

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Vatican City, Italy

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

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Overview

Don’t waste a minute of time while docked at the Civitavecchia cruise port: See the best of Rome all in a single day with this private shore excursion. Take in top sights like the Circus Maximus, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, and even dedicate a few hours to visiting the Vatican Museums. If you wish, upgrade to explore with a guide for insider stories as you go.

Time-saving round-trip transportation from the Civitavecchia port
Cover more ground in one day with a private driving tour
Choose from a range of vehicle types to suit your preferences
Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums help avoid a wait

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Skip the line Vatican Tickets

Lunch
Gratuities
Colosseum and Pantheon tickets
St. Peter's Basilica hearphones

€2.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our driver will wait for you right outside of the ship holding a sign with your name written on, please make sure your cell phone works just in case the driver needs to call you.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Circo Massimo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia (Pass By)

Trevi Fountain

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Steps

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza Navona

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vatican City

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
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.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Wonderful Excursion

rob_a, May 2025

We didn't see everything that was on the list of sites to see but we did opt for a lunch break so that could be why. We did feel like we saw what we wanted to see and enjoyed all of it. The driver and the tour guide were very friendly and fluent in English. They made sure that we saw what we wanted to see and we were back to the ship in plenty of time.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the day and felt you saw exactly what you wanted to see. Since our private tours are designed to be flexible, taking that extra time for a nice lunch break is a popular choice, even if it means trading a few sites for a great meal! We are happy that your driver and guide were able to adapt the itinerary to your preferences and, most importantly, ensure you were back at the ship with plenty of time to spare. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to the team regarding their English and friendly service. We hope to see you again the next time your travels bring you back to port!

A fantastic tour of Rome

Rod_B, Nov 2024

From the drivers pick-up to our return to the ship everything far exceeded our expectations. Although this private tour was expensive the driver and the guide got us into and took us places we would never have been able to see. We were able to see things that we would never have been able to on a group tour and there were very personal touches from the quick stop at a small cafe on our way to Rome to the lunch arranged by our guide.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that the experience far exceeded your expectations from start to finish. While we understand that a private tour is a significant investment, we are so glad you felt the value in the exclusive access and personal attention. Being able to navigate away from the crowds of a group tour to see those hidden gems is exactly what we aim for. It’s often those small, personal moments—like the quick coffee stop on the way to Rome or a perfectly arranged local lunch—that make the day truly unforgettable. We will be sure to share your kind words with your driver and guide. We hope to welcome you back for another exceptional adventure the next time you are in port!

Great tour in Rome!

Katie_Y, Jul 2024

Both our driver Peter and our guide Barbara were fantastic! They made sure we saw the important landmarks and shared the history of Rome with us. We had a delicious lunch and Barbara helped accommodate some mobility issues in our group.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so pleased to hear that Peter and Barbara took such great care of your group. It is wonderful to know that they were able to balance the city's iconic landmarks with its rich history, all while ensuring everyone was comfortable. We particularly pride ourselves on being accessible to all our guests, so we are glad Barbara’s efforts to accommodate mobility issues helped make the day seamless for you. And of course, we're happy to hear the lunch recommendation was a hit! We will be sure to pass your kind words along to both of them. We hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future!

Great day in Rome

kelli_s, May 2024

Excellent day with a great guide. Everything from pick up and drop off and in between was perfect. Private is the way to go and Stephan was awesome!

Great Experience!

Annette_C, Jun 2023

I had booked most of my excursions with the cruise ship and this was the only outside/private tour i had booked only because the ship's excursion for Ultimate Rome one was fully booked. Well, it was the best thing I did! Very easy to book, questions were answered immediately before the excursion, and the driver Alex was excellent (waited right outside our exit of the ship). Stress free, no excessive walking because driver knew how to get in and out of all stops quickly maneuvering around the narrow streets filled with people (quite fun experience).