The 8 City Highlights Shore Excursions in Civitavecchia That Earn Their Price

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 153 reviews · from $15Our pick

Start at Civitavecchia’s cruise terminal and ride the Green Line panoramic bus through the old port, shopping streets, seafront, and Terme Taurine. You can hop off at 12 stops, then continue when the next bus arrives about every 40 minutes. An audio guide is offered in 16 languages, with English-speaking help on board.

“Alessia was very responsive and corrected a problem that occurred. If you want to see the Terme Taurine ruins, you must get off at the 11:00 stop, and then back on at the 12:00. It closes at 12:30. Christina on the bus spoke English and was very kind. Not too many exciting stops, but a nice ride around to see the town.”

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2.Panoramic Tour of Rome by Bus from Civitavecchia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 138 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $65

Travel from Civitavecchia to Rome by shared coach with a tour leader, panoramic views, and stops near Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, and the Pantheon. The day lasts about eight hours and costs $65.48, but much of Rome is seen from outside or on foot. Guides may include Andrea, and tour language can change.

“La visita a Roma fue muy divertida y amena con Andrea nuestro guía , volveré preciosa ciudad. La Plaza de San Pedro inmensamente emotiva . Castillo de San Angelo, Coliseum es emocionante cuando lo ienes delante. Las ruinas , La plaza de España, La Fontana de Trevi maravillosoa, El panteón...”

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3.Exclusive 6 hour sightseeing tour in Golf cart for Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $648Top rated

Meet your driver at Civitavecchia port, then explore Rome by private golf cart for about five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Valerio or Achilles. Expect Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Aventine Hill, and more. The route is flexible, but entry fees and lunch are extra.

“We went on the Rome in a Golf Cart tour with Valerio and it was amazing! He is so knowledgeable and clearly takes great pride in his city. I've been to Rome before and still learned new things on this tour. He made all of us feel so comfortable and took us to the best local spots for food and gelato. Riding in the golf cart is also SO much better than walking in the heat!”

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4.Private Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia Port: Rome highlights and the Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $587

Travel from Civitavecchia to Rome in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Piazza Venezia, the Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and San Sebastiano Catacombs. The catacomb entrance is included, while major Roman monument tickets are extra. Local guides are available on request.

“We booked 2 vehicles for our group of 15 leaving from Civitavecchia port to Rome. The drivers arrived early at the port and gave us a bit of history of Rome. We booked our own tour of the Colosseum. They made sure we got there in time. They made sure see as many sites as possible with limited time we had.”

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5.Private Rome Highlights Tour w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews

This private shore excursion pairs a driver from Civitavecchia with a guide in Rome. You get skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, plus stops at Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and lunch at a local restaurant. English and Italian tours are available.

“Our tour guide and driver were both excellent. Our tour guide was informative and knowledgeable but was also very much aware of our time limitations we wanted to spend at each site and return to our cruise ship in a timely manner.”

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6.Sightseeing Tour of Rome from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $141

Travel from Civitavecchia Port to Rome with a driver-guide such as Paolo or Marcello in a small group of up to eight. You will visit Vatican City, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, and Gianicolo. This is a fast-paced sightseeing day, not a full museum tour.

“Easy pick up right at the pier A good way to see the sights if you e been to Rome before to see the highlights. There isn’t time to go inside the Vatican or the Pantheon. We had a great driver, Marcello”

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7.Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome with private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $335

Travel from Civitavecchia Port into Rome in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Depending on your time, you may see the Vatican, Spanish Steps, major landmarks, and the Orange Garden. George and Khemais have earned special praise, so request them when booking if available.

“My son and I took this tour a few days ago. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable and showed us all the key sights of the city. He got us right up next to the areas in question so we could get out and take our pictures before hoping back in the car to view the next site. He then dropped us off at our hotel at the end of the tour so we didn't have to worry about how to get there. The cars in Rome aren't huge so my 6' tall son was a bit cramped in the back seat but it was manageable.”

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8.Exclusive Shore Excursion Rome Highlights & Skip the Line Sistine Chapel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $845

This six-hour private Rome tour starts at Civitavecchia with a named-driver pickup and a private air-conditioned vehicle. Stefano can handle the port transfer, while guide Claudia leads you through Rome’s key squares, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square. The group is limited to eight people.

“From start to end, simply an amazing experience!! From the moment we met our driver Stefano at the ship, to meeting our tour guide Claudia in Rome, the care, knowledge and attention we were given was top notch!! Claudia introduced us to all of the wonderful sites of Rome that could be seen in a day! By end of tour you really departed company feeling as though you had made and shared a new experience with friends! Would not have done anything different!”

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