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The 15 City Highlights Shore Excursions in Italy That Earn Their Price

24 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Good city highlights shore excursions in Italy fill up a season ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome - Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s from Via della Conciliazione
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From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

1.Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,260 reviews · 8 hours · from $64Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring Rome from Civitavecchia with Civitatours. Travel by air-conditioned coach, walk through the historic center, see St. Peter’s Basilica from outside, stop at the Colosseum for photos, enter the Pantheon, and finish in Piazza Navona. Guides such as Daniel, Andrea, and Andre are praised for clear explanations and good organization.

“Very good day apart from rain! Andre our guide did a great job and would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Naples Shore Excursion: Naples City and Pompeii Half Day Sightseeing Tour - Naples Cathedral and the Chapel of the Treasure
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Naples Shore Excursion: Naples City and Pompeii Half Day Sightseeing Tour

2.Naples City and Pompeii Half Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 219 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $97

Start at Naples’ cathedral, Posillipo’s sea-view terrace, Piazza del Plebiscito, and the Royal Palace area, then spend about two hours touring Pompeii. English-speaking guides such as Elisa, Maria, Margarita, and Annalisa have led the route. Expect shared transport, walking over uneven ruins, and possible group changes.

“See the East and West portions of the sea and city was amazing. Pompeii was very enlightening and amazing part of history.”

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Livorno: 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Experience - Start at Viale degli Avvalorati
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Livorno: 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Experience

3.1 Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 169 reviews · 1 day · from $22

See Livorno’s canals, Renaissance center, port, piazzas, fortifications, and Art Nouveau seafront from an open-top double-decker bus. The one-day ticket includes an audio guide in five languages. Buses leave hourly from Viale degli Avvalorati, with a full loop taking about one hour.

“We went on a day of flash flooding which was no fault of the tour company. We stayed on the bus for the whole tour round twice one after the other The driver was very good and coped with the flooded roads without panicking. he reversed the bus when the road was flooded to get through with ease and calm. We would like to go back to Livorno and do the bus tour again as it looked so nice down by the sea front and go on the funicular railway hopefully without the rain.”

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Civitavecchia: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide - What you see around the old port
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Civitavecchia: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 153 reviews · from $15Best value

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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Panoramic Tour of Rome by Bus from Civitavecchia - Trevi Fountain: Rome’s quick photo stop
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Panoramic Tour of Rome by Bus from Civitavecchia

5.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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Civitavecchia to Rome City: Private Tour of Rome Highlights - Colosseum and Roman Forum: the big opening act
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Civitavecchia to Rome City: Private Tour of Rome Highlights

6.Civitavecchia to Rome City: Private Tour of Rome Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Civitavecchia to Rome in a private air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking driver. You can see the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Vatican area in about eight hours. Drivers such as Beatrice, Stefano, Paolo, Peter, and Claudio have been praised for local insight and flexible planning. Entry tickets are extra.

“Stefano was an amazing guide, we saw all the highlights of Rome in just 1 day! He was full of information about the city and customized the plans to fit our wants. Highly recommend!”

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From Livorno: Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursion - The long coach ride to Florence
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From Livorno: Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursion

7.Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Travel from Livorno port to Florence by coach, then use a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off ticket to see the UNESCO-listed center and Renaissance landmarks. An English- or Spanish-speaking host helps with the transfer, and a free multilingual app adds a walking tour. Allow for heavy traffic, long bus gaps, and plenty of walking.

“They were short hop on hop off buses that day and you couldn't get on the buses the wait was so long. Never got on a bus and was a waste of money and our time! so dissapointing.”

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City Sightseeing Livorno Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 1: Quartiere della Venezia and the cruise shuttle terminal
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City Sightseeing Livorno Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

8.City Sightseeing Livorno Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 33 reviews · from $22

Start near Livorno’s cruise shuttle terminal and use a one-day open-air bus ticket to see the waterfront, Montenero, museums, Modigliani’s birthplace, and the Central Market. Audio commentary is included. The route takes about an hour, but limited departures, long waits, and an unclear cruise-port meeting point can affect your day.

“Arrived in Livorno to find out that the bus wasn't running because of engine trouble. Have requested a refund, which I hope will be forthcoming. Did a lovely canal cruise instead!!”

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Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from Livorno - Starting at Piazza del Municipio in Livorno
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Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from Livorno

9.Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride from Livorno to Florence in an air-conditioned coach, then use a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off ticket, free app, and multilingual companion to explore sights such as Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the Duomo area. You get roughly five hours in Florence, with a guaranteed return to the ship.

“The transfer portion was fine, BUT the Hop On Hop off bus in Florence is useless! The bus route does not get you close enough to anything. We were on a cruise, so we only had 4 hours to hit the high points. NEVER GOT ON THE BUS! At all. It was faster to walk from place to place. Complete waste of money. And we are big fans of hop on hop off all over the world. Do not use one in Florence!”

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From La Spezia: Florence Hop-on Hop-off Shore Excursion - Meeting the tour leader in Florence
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From La Spezia: Florence Hop-on Hop-off Shore Excursion

10.Florence Hop-on Hop-off Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $89

Travel from La Spezia to Florence with a multilingual tour leader, then use a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off ticket to reach Piazzale Michelangelo and other city sights. Guides such as Lumi and Giada have helped make the long day easier, but central Florence is best explored on foot, and Line B runs only every 60 minutes.

“Make a closer stop to the bridge so that you don’t have to walk so far to see it.”

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Rome Hop On Hop Off Tour from Civitavecchia by Train - Termini gives you a useful starting point
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Rome Hop On Hop Off Tour from Civitavecchia by Train

11.Rome Hop On Hop Off Tour from Civitavecchia by Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $30

You travel independently from Civitavecchia to Rome by booked train, then use a one-day City Sightseeing bus ticket to reach major sights near Termini, the Colosseum, Vatican, and Piazza di Spagna. Audio commentary is available in eight languages, and a free walking tour comes through the Rome Sightseeing Experience app. Plan carefully around train times and bus waits.

“The bus stops took too long. we could have moved faster and seen more of Rom”

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Rome: Exclusive 6 hour sightseeing tour in Golf cart for Cruisers - Trevi Fountain, Rome’s classic first stop
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Rome: Exclusive 6 hour sightseeing tour in Golf cart for Cruisers

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

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

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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Rome Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Private Sightseeing Tour Including Civitavecchia Port Drop-Off - Trevi Fountain starts the morning with Rome’s classic picture
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Rome Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Private Sightseeing Tour Including Civitavecchia Port Drop-Off

13.Pre-Cruise Private Sightseeing Tour Including Civitavecchia Port Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $331

Start at 9 a.m. anywhere in central Rome and tour the city with a private driver-guide before your cruise. You’ll make short stops at the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Spanish Steps, Janiculum Hill, and more, with room to customize the route. One checked bag and one carry-on per person are included.

“Ride was comfortable. Driver pleasant and took us to many different sites. Would have liked to have gotten more information about the areas visited.”

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Private Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia Port: Rome highlights and the Catacombs - Piazza Venezia and the ancient city
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Private Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia Port: Rome highlights and the Catacombs

14.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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Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from La Spezia - Piazzale Michelangelo for Florence’s famous view
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Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from La Spezia

15.Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from La Spezia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Travel from La Spezia to Florence with a tour leader, then use the City Sightseeing double-decker bus to see the Duomo, Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, Porta Romana, and more. The 8.5-hour outing includes an audio guide, route app, and return to the port, but requires careful timing and plenty of walking.

“The hop on hop off bus is well worth considering. Make sure to queue in plenty of time because it gets very busy, especially if you want top deck with the nice breeze. We stayed on the blue route, approximately 1hr 15 minutes, and was fascinating...seeing some very interesting landmarks on the route - well worth it. Audio guide is available also via headphones. The bus took us to the highest point to give us stunning views over the city. Busses run every 25/35 minutes to give plentiful options. City full of history and archaeology / architecture”

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