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15 Private Shore Excursions in Italy Worth Booking

137 tours  ·  from $49 a head

The 15 best private shore excursions in Italy you can book for a port call, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far it goes from the berth. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Civitavecchia Port: Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome - Vatican City and St. Peter’s Square
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Civitavecchia Port: Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome

1.Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 826 reviews · from $134Our pick

Meet your Italian driver beside your cruise ship and explore Rome by air-conditioned minivan. You’ll stop at Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum. Drivers such as Paolo, Marcello, Max, and Francesco keep the day moving while audio commentary fills in the history.

“Excellent from start to finish. Paolo our driver was first class, helpful, attentive, and took us within steps of each sight....brilliant. Special memories for us all. Can't praise highly enough.”

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Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi - Praiano and Conca dei Marini: brief coastal glimpses
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Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

2.Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $328

From Naples cruise port, your private driver takes you along the Amalfi Coast for about eight hours. Choose an English-speaking guide or explore with a driver who speaks limited English. Stop in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, and Conca dei Marini, with time for photos, lunch, shopping, and port return.

“This tour was amazing. Our wonderful driver was Pippo. He was very charismatic and we enjoyed all of his very Italian mannerisms (Mamma Mia). He even sang to us in Italian during our ride which was such a treat. He stopped for us in such breathtaking spots to take pictures. He also gave us a great recommendation for a delicious lunch. . The Amalfi Coast is a must see if your ship stops in Naples. Yes its a bit far but, with all the beautiful scenery and quick stops you won't even notice.”

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Luxury Private Full-Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia Port - Meeting your driver at Civitavecchia Port
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Luxury Private Full-Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia Port

3.Luxury Private Full-Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $408

Spend about eight hours touring Rome from Civitavecchia in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Emanuele, Marco, or Andrea. You will see the Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and Roman Forum from outside, with time to customize stops. Attraction tickets and meals cost extra.

“We got off our cruise ship and Emmanuel was there at 7:45 when we got off the cruise ship and all 4 of us hit the ground running. He had a nice big van so me and my husbands and my grown children were comfortable! Emmanuel was excellent and knows where he is going and extremely knowledgable! He knows all the secret panoramic picture sites that are incredible. We had pouring rain the entire day, but he made it fun and had great suggestions. We discovered you can’t see the Colluseum and the Vatican on tours in one day and make it back to the ship.. Just a tip. We…”

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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour - What your English-speaking driver can and cannot do
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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

4.Best of Rome Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $434Top rated

Meet an English-speaking driver at Civitavecchia port for a private, air-conditioned day in Rome. Shape the route around your priorities, from the Colosseum and Pantheon to Trevi Fountain and St. Peter’s Square. Drivers such as Ricardo, Fabio, Nicola, and Matteo are praised for careful timing, local advice, and getting cruise groups back on time.

“We couldn’t have been more pleased with this tour. Fabio and Mateo were outstanding in their historical knowledge and planning of our day On our own we wouldn’t have seen a quarter of what we experienced with these two fantastic guides. Bravo! Thank you😀”

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Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip - The drive through Tuscany to Florence
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Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip

5.Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $546

Ride from your Livorno cruise ship to Pisa and Florence in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver. See the Leaning Tower, Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and more. Add a three-hour Florence guide with timed entry to either the Accademia or Uffizi.

“Absolutely fantastic trip! Our guide Francisco was fabulous! This is a must tour when in Florence. Thank you again Francisco for making our day a remarkable experience!”

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Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up - Positano, One Hour in a Steep Coastal Town
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Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up

6.Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $163

Meet your driver outside the Naples cruise terminal, then ride in an air-conditioned vehicle along the twisting Amalfi Coast. You can shape the day with your group, usually choosing two towns such as Positano and Sorrento, or Amalfi and Ravello when roads and time allow. Drivers including Salvatore, Simona, and Annamaria are praised for local advice, careful driving, and helping cruise passengers return on time.

“An incredible experience. We were greeted by our guide for the day right at the terminal. Simona took great care of us. She pointed out the important sights, shared Italian history and parked in excellent spots. She also suggested a great restaurant for lunch in Sorrento. Positano is a can’t miss stop. I would highly recommend this tour and Simona!”

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Private Full-Day Tour of Rome from Civitavecchia - Walking through the Pantheon
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Private Full day Tour of Rome from Civitavecchia

7.Private Full day Tour of Rome from Civitavecchia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $417

This private Rome shore excursion picks you up at Civitavecchia’s ship exit and uses a private vehicle to connect the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and more. Drivers such as Rosario, Bruno, Francesca, and Sara have tailored routes, found close drop-offs, and suggested local restaurants. Entry tickets and lunch are not included.

“We had a fantastic day!! Our guide was Gabrielli, and he was great!! We had a fun filled day and hit every attraction in Rome!!”

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Private Shore Excursions to Rome from Civitavecchia Cruise Port with Driver - Meeting your driver at Civitavecchia
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Private Shore Excursions to Rome from Civitavecchia Cruise Port with Driver

8.Private Shore Excursions to Rome from Civitavecchia Cruise Port with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $609

Leave your ship at Civitavecchia and spend about nine hours touring Rome by private air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver takes you to Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel. Vatican admission and skip-the-line access are included.

“Our driver Steve was terrific. Showed us many sights and explained what we were seeing. Knew where to get us a fabulous lunch. He wanted to make us happy with his service.”

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port - Lunch, swimming, and time to wander
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Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

9.Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $481

From Livorno cruise port, your private group of up to eight rides in an air-conditioned minivan to three Cinque Terre villages, often Vernazza, Riomaggiore, and Monterosso. Guides such as Luigi, Laura, Romina, Ursula, and Massimo help with ferries, trains, food, and photo stops. You also get about 45 minutes in Pisa before returning to your ship.

“Best tour of our 10-day cruise!!! Stefano, our driver, picked us up and told us the history of the area the whole way to Cinque Terre. Laura was our guide for Cinque Terre. She was FANTASTIC!!! Spoke very good English and projected her voice well. We want her for every tour we do. Knowledgeable, pleasant, energetic and a great country ambassador. Ask for Laura!”

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Private Luxury Transportation Between Rome and Civitavecchia Port - Civitavecchia dock pickup after disembarkation
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Private Luxury Transportation Between Rome and Civitavecchia Port

10.Private Luxury Transportation Between Rome and Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between central Rome and Civitavecchia Port, with licensed drivers cleared to reach your ship’s exact dock. Expect about 75 minutes between Rome and the port, luggage help, and direct hotel-to-ship service. Round-trip transfers and five-hour Rome shore excursions are also available.

“Would highly recommend Viator for transportation to and from anywhere really in Rome. They were wonderful and easy to work with. Showed up on time, was pleasant, helpful. The van was clean and cool. The driver didn't smoke and was friendly and attentive.”

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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

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

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

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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Civitavecchia Cruise Ship to Fiumicino Airport Private Transfer - What the one-hour ride really offers
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Civitavecchia Cruise Ship to Fiumicino Airport Private Transfer

12.Civitavecchia Cruise Ship to Fiumicino Airport Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Leave your cruise ship and meet a chauffeur beside the pier, holding your name. You’ll ride privately in an air-conditioned Mercedes Benz from Civitavecchia to Rome Fiumicino Airport. The service lasts about one hour, includes help with your bags, and requires your ship, pickup time, flight time, and flight number.

“The driver was right outside when we got off the ship and had a paper with our name. It was a very nice and easy transport from the cruise ship to the airport. He also had cold bottled waters for us!”

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Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno - La Spezia and the first look at Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno

13.Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride in an air-conditioned private vehicle from Livorno to Cinque Terre, then shape the day with guides such as Alessio, Emiliano, Diego, or Stefano. Expect three villages, steep walking, scenic roads, and possible ferry or train rides. Tickets cost extra, but your driver handles timing and returns you to port.

“Spent the day with Leonardo who was a great driver and tour guide. He helped us plan the perfect itinerary of Cinque Terre and Pisa and he took such good care to make sure all our wants and needs were met. I am 81 years old and have mobility problems, but Leonardo made sure that everything was possible and easy on this trip. Such a pleasant and knowledgeable man ….do it… you will love it !!! 😊 🩷”

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Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port - The Pantheon depends on the line
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Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

14.Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $459

You’ll tour Rome privately from Civitavecchia in an air-conditioned minivan, with an English-speaking driver, flexible sightseeing, and time for the Forum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and St. Peter’s Square. Ask about the Catacombs of St. Callixtus or prebook Colosseum entry. Guides may include Michael, Manny, Luca, Marco, John, or Sal.

“We took a tour of Rome on May 1st. This happened to be Italy's Labor Day, so the Vatican and the museums were closed. My group of six was picked up from our cruise ship and traveled to Rome in a new 8 passenger van. Our tour guide John was amazing! He first took us to the Catacombs, then the Coliseum, Circus Maximus, Trevi Fountain, Appian Way, then drove by the Pantheon, and St. Peter's Square. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. A totally amazing tour of the city!! John drove us back to our cruise ship and arrived with 30 minutes to spare. If you're…”

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Pisa and Florence Private Tour from Livorno Port - The Tuscan hills provide a welcome pause
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Pisa and Florence Private Tour from Livorno Port

15.Pisa and Florence Private Tour from Livorno Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Meet your private driver-guide outside Livorno’s passenger terminal and spend about nine hours seeing Pisa, Florence, and Tuscany in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi. You’ll visit the Leaning Tower, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and more, with time for lunch and shopping. Guides include Laura, Carlo, Simona, Alessio, and Emanuele.

“Alex the driver was wonderful. Was very professional. We highly recomend him and the company Viator.”

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