The 12 Private Shore Excursions in Rome That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.Private Full day Tour of Rome from Civitavecchia

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Rome and Vatican Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · from $395

Travel from your cruise ship to Rome in a private Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide. See the Colosseum, Aventine Hill, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Vatican Museums in nine hours. Tickets and lunch cost extra, and advance booking is essential for timed entry.

“Ricardo was fantastic. he provided a lot of good information on what we were seeing, and his instructions on meeting times/places were very clear. It was a long day, but I left feeling like I had seen and felt the essence of Rome.”

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8.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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9.Private Sightseeing Day Tour from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $362

Meet your English-speaking driver, Claudio or another Aim Limo Rome professional, outside your ship in Civitavecchia. Ride in a private Mercedes sedan or minivan, spend about six hours sightseeing in Rome, and hear live commentary from the vehicle. This is a flexible sightseeing tour, not a guided museum visit.

“Our driver was excellent providing lots of information about the city and points of interest. We were able to see so much more than we anticipated. If ever back in Rome would definitely use this service again!”

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10.Private Day Trip to Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · from $160Best value

You’ll ride from Civitavecchia Harbor into Rome with a private English-speaking driver, stopping for the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Circus Maximus, catacombs, and Vatican City. The day lasts eight hours, with tickets and meals extra. Andrea is one named driver connected with the experience.

“Nice comfortable vehicle and great tour of Rome. The van was supposed to have WiFi per the amenities list but the driver said there was no WiFi. It was also difficult to hear the driver over the air conditioning in the back of the vehicle. We enjoyed the stops he made and his excellent driving.”

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11.Rome Highlights Private Tour From Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews

You’ll travel by private luxury vehicle from Civitavecchia Port into Rome for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and Vatican City. The driver speaks Italian and English, but no guide or entrance fees are included. Plan ahead for Vatican and Colosseum tickets.

“Our driver was very nice and did an excellent job. Thank you.”

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12.Private Full-Day Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,115

Travel from Civitavecchia to Rome in a private minivan with a professional driver and dedicated guide. Visit the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, with possible time for the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon. Claudia and Tony are named by past customers, and the tour is planned around your ship’s return.

“It was a great experience. Really felt that this would be the way to go for a shore excursion where we can take advantage of the day and for our kids to have an opportunity to learn about Rome in the most efficient way. Our driver Tony was right on time at the port and the ride to Rome and back were very comfortable. Our tour guide Claudia was unbelievable! She was great with the kids, explained everything really well and was able to get us in quickly in every place so we can really maximize our time. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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