Private Tour
Private Shore Excursion Civitavecchia: Best of Rome and Vatican
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an exclusive exploration of Rome with our Private Tour Rome in a Day, offering you a personalized and in-depth encounter with the Eternal City.
Your journey begins right at the boat exit door, where your designated driver awaits, sign in hand, ready to whisk you away on an 80-minute drive to the heart of Rome.
We start our visit at the iconic Colosseum, basking in its historical aura. We recommend to visit the Colosseum from the outside, so you will have enough time to visit the rest of the sites.
Enjoy a panoramic spectacle of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the legendary Circus Maximus.
A lunch break
Our exploration continues, unveiling the beauty of the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and the Vatican.
Immerse yourself in the allure of Rome with our Private Tour Rome in a Day, a meticulously crafted itinerary offering a comprehensive glimpse into the city’s rich history, culture, and architectural wonders.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Relive the powerful past of the Roman Empire through its most enduring and iconic landmarks. Scratch under the surface of Rome of the Popes to uncover the City of the Caesars. Rome's influence can still be felt throughout the western world - in government, engineering, architecture, language, and literature. Your journey towards discovering it starts at the majestic Colosseum.
Circo Massimo
We will move to reach Circus Maximus, an immense stadium that witnessed spectacular public events like chariot races. the palatine hill is related to the legendary foundation of Rome and Imperial palace built by Augustus (son of Giulio Cesare)
What‘s Included
Private transportation in an air conditioned vehicle.
Experienced driver/guide who speaks good English
Pick-up and drop-off at the port of Civitavecchia
Admission tickets
Official tour guide
Gratuities.
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Private Shore Excursion Civitavecchia: Best of Rome and Vatican
Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
SKIP THE CRUISE TOUR- BOOK WITH THEM!
Leslie Broome Y,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ahmed was terrific! He was waiting for us Shiite as soon as we exited the ship and off we went to Rome. His driving skills are SUPERB! We had a great day seeing all of the sights we wanted due to his superb navigation of the city. We also fit in a visit to the Vatican and Basilica that they prearranged for us. SKIP THE CRUISE TOURS AND BOOK WITH THEM- You will be so glad you did.
Amazing experience!
clifford,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything about this experience was for our comfort. Pick up from the ship's pier was easy. The van was roomy enough to accommodate 6 of us comfortably along with all our luggage. We pre-paid for skip the line tickets both at the Coliseum and the Vatican museum. I highly recommend doing this. Our driver, Ahmed, was amazing! He stopped at many places, offered to let us get out to take pictures. He was caring, patient and a very skilled driver.
If you are looking for a...
Michael K,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are looking for a private tour of Rome, totally customizable with a wonderful and exceptionally well informed host… this is the Tour. Thank you Assem… thank you for showing us more of Rome than we could ever have seen on a ship tour. Thank you for a perfect, low stress, high value and extremely educational day.👍
All the highlights in a short amount of time
S6537PYbeckys,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Ahmed! He packed so much into one short day and went out of his way to show some lesser-known attractions. Ahmed also built a great relationship with our son, making sure to keep him engaged throughout the day. Highly recommend this excursion, especially if you have limited time in Rome.
Great Tour!
markgietz1,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour of Rome, we arrived by Cruise in Civitavecchia and the driver was there waiting for us, took us straight to Rome and started showing us the sights. He was so accommodating, taking into account my elderly mother in law who has limited mobility, making sure we were right by the entrances of attractions. His knowledge was second to none, fascinating history was told, made is feel so welcomed to Rome. Rome first choice tours were a fantastic company to deal with, easily contactable, answered any queries that we may have. Only negative, as we have seen practically all of Rome, we have no reason to return to Rome! (but we will as it was a fantastic city) I believe our driver was called Ahmed, great guy, such a pleasure being shown Rome by him. Will be recommending to any friends or family looking to go to Rome
Beautiful city, wonderful guide…highly recommend!
Deborah M,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rome is an absolutely beautiful city. We loved it! This was a totally private tour. Our guide, Mohammed, was simply wonderful! He coordinated a very busy schedule so that we could see everything possible in Rome in only 8-9 hours. We saw St Peter’s Square, the Vatican and Sistine Chapel (inside for 2 hours), Rome’s first Christian church, the Coliseum (inside for 1 hour), Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Caesar’s Palace and Circus Maximus, Piazza Navona, and so many other sites. Mohammed was so considerate, he brought us cappuccinos while we waited in the Vatican line. He also handed us coins for the fountain because we left our bags in the vehicle. He marched us straight up to the fountain railing so that we could get photos. We can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed the information he provided and his attentiveness to insuring we saw as much of Rome as possible. He was the best guide we could have asked for. We would definitely ask for him again the next time we’re in Rome.
Fabulous Rome Tour
susankN2877YY,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohamed did a fantastic job taking us to all the wonderful, historic sites in Rome. He promptly picked us up outside our cruise ship. His expert driving skills were awesome navigating the busy, hectic streets. He was kind, patient, flexible and accommodating to our requests. My husband & I had the tour of a lifetime. We are grateful! I would recommend Mohamed 100%.
Action packed day in Rome!
David R,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mohamed was an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide, and an even better human being. My wife gets terrible motion sickness and he was patient and kind with us throughout our tour. It felt like we saw everything in Rome and we only had one day to do it. We were traveling with younger kids and he also was very generous with them- and made them feel special. I highly recommend Mohamed to anybody seeking to do a day trip.
Great way to see Rome
Mikester1960,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day. Our driver Ahmed was so friendly and very knowledgeable. He took us to all of the sites, parking within easy walking distance. He also showed us more on the tour and gave us the benefit of his knowledge of the area. We would definitely recommend the tour.
Private Tour "Rome"
Janice W,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There is a lot of walking around Rome. Having a private tour helps you get around with less walking. Our private tour guide was excellent. I would recommend a private tour guide and request Ahmed
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