Rome Private Full Day Shore Excursion 9 hours
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Best way to see Rome in a Day.
Departure point Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal
• 9 hours length
• Pick up Time 07.30 am
• Return Time 04.30 pm
Overview
From the Colosseum to the Pantheon, see Rome’s top sights like a VIP on a private tour driven by your own driver. You’ll travel by private sedan or minivan to visit the Eternal City’s famous piazzas, churches and ancient landmarks at your own pace, plus listen live commentary of your private driver.Enjoy comfortable transportation by private vehicle and see the main major Rome attractions.Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. Due to strict Italian laws and regulations in place to protect officially licensed guides, drivers can comment and explain attractions only from inside the vehicle. Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. Due to strict Italian laws and regulations in place to protect officially licensed guides, drivers can comment and explain attractions only from inside the vehicle. Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE VATICAN MUSEUMS CLOSED ON SUNDAY
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Civitavecchia Port
Civitavecchia Port pick up 8 am
Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura
The basilica was founded by the Roman Emperor Constantine I over the burial place of St. Paul, where it was said that, after the Apostle's execution, his followers erected a memorial, called a cella memoriae. This first basilica was consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324.[4] In 386, Emperor Theodosius I began erecting a much larger and more beautiful basilica with a nave and four aisles with a transept. It was probably consecrated around 402 by Pope Innocent I. The work, including the mosaics, was not completed until Leo I's pontificate (440–461). In the 5th century it was larger than the Old St. Peter's Basilica. The Christian poet Prudentius, who saw it at the time of emperor Honorius (395–423), describes the splendours of the monument in a few expressive lines. Under Leo I, extensive repair work was carried out following the collapse of the roof on account of fire or lightening. In particular, the transept (i.e. the area around Paul's tomb) was elevated and a new main altar and presbytery installed. This was probably the first time that an altar was placed over the tomb of St. Paul, which remained untouched, but largely underground given Leo's newly elevated floor levels. Leo was also responsible for fixing the triumphal arch and for restoring a fountain in the courtyard (atrium). Under Pope St. Gregory the Great (590–604) the main altar and presbytery were extensively modified. The pavement in the transept was raised and a new altar was placed above the earlier altar erected by Leo I. The position was directly over St. Paul's sarcophagus. In that period there were two monasteries near the basilica: St. Aristus's for men and St. Stefano's for women. Masses were celebrated by a special body of clerics instituted by Pope Simplicius. Over time the monasteries and the basilica's clergy declined; Pope St. Gregory II restored the former and entrusted the monks with the basilica's care. As it lay outside the Aurelian Walls, the basilica was damaged in the 9th century during a Saracen raid. Consequently, Pope John VIII (872–82) fortified the basilica, the monastery, and the dwellings of the peasantry,[5] forming the town of Johannispolis (Italian: Giovannipoli) which existed until 1348, when an earthquake totally destroyed it. In 937, when Saint Odo of Cluny came to Rome, Alberic II of Spoleto, Patrician of Rome, entrusted the monastery and basilica to his congregation and Odo placed Balduino of Monte Cassino in charge. Pope Gregory VII was abbot of the monastery and in his time Pantaleone, a rich merchant of Amalfi who lived in Constantinople, presented the bronze doors of the basilica maior, which were executed by Constantinopolitan artists; the doors are inscribed with Pantaleone's prayer that the "doors of life" may be opened to him.[6] Pope Martin V entrusted it to the monks of the Congregation of Monte Cassino. It was then made an abbey nullius. The abbot's jurisdiction extended over the districts of Civitella San Paolo, Leprignano, and Nazzano, all of which formed parishes.
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Shore Excursion from Port
Rome private excursion : PRIVATE DRIVING TOUR 1-7PAX WITH MERCEDES Benz Pickup included
What‘s Included
Live commentary on board (Driver)
Personal Knowledgeable English speaking driver
Pick up / drop off under ship
Flexible itinerary
Full equipped Mercedes Vehicles
Official Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities at your leisure if enjoyed the service.
Tickets Entrance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Viator the Best
Asha S,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hi all this was the first time we did excursions via viator and had the best experience. The driver /guide were on time to pick us up from different port since we were cruising and were etremely respectful and guided us to the fullest. I am going on anothercruise next year and without hesitation I will book with viator.
Great overview of Rome!
David P,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Claudio was very knowledgeable and efficient. His car was immaculate and he spoke great English. He took us to some very interesting places as well as the typical sites. I would highly recommend him!
The best option for Cruise line passengers
Yanosik G,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day in Rome, we went to all the highlights and were given some free time to have lunch at a wonderful restaurant, our guide was very professional and friendly at the same time and he did accommodate us to make happen what we wanted, we requested a couple of places in addition to the highlights and he took us there and gave us some history to know more about those places, Santa Croce church being one of them. Thank you so much for such a great experience!!!
We had a great...
Jie Y,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience. The driver Claudio was on time and very professional. Rome is a terrible city for traffic and Claudio was able to drop us at the most convenient spot for sight seeing with his local knowledge. The traffic that day was particularly bad, and we were mostly on time. We had a great experience. Highly recommended.
Awesome Day in Rome
Kariema M,Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver, Daniele, was great. He was on time and had us back to the ship with time to spare. He was knowledgeable about all the sites and fave us a great recommendation for lunch.
Perfect, perfect day in Rome!
Stephen o,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked a private tour because we only had a few hours, we wanted to see everything! We have never been to Rome and probably won’t be back due to the fact that my wife has mobility issues. We met with our driver/ guide, Manuel, and explained our situation and told him we really wanted to have an authentic lunch but otherwise, we were leaving the day up to him. Manuel did not disappoint! He took us to the many ‘secret’ places of the most viewed attractions so that we could get up close to everything without much walking. Because of this, we managed to see everything we hoped to and had the best lunch ever! I am grateful to Manuel and will never forget our day in Rome!
Private Tour of Rome
shellya826,Apr 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Andrea. This was our first tour of the trip and it set a very high bar for the rest of our cruise. He was great in showing us where to go to see the sites, then allowing us the time to explore just the two of us. I would recommend AIM Limo tours any day of the week - and twice on Sundays! We saw so much during the day, yet it was relaxed and stress free. This tour sold my husband on the value of private tours!
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