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The 15 Best Rome Shore Excursions for Cruise Passengers

25 tours  ·  from $30 a head

The Colosseum, the Vatican and the bridges in one compressed day. These 15 are the Rome runs built around a ship's schedule, priced per head and clear about the entry queues.

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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Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max - Ancient Rome from the Circus Maximus to the Forum
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Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

2.Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $167Top rated

Spend about nine hours touring Rome from Civitavecchia in an air-conditioned minivan limited to eight people. An English-speaking driver takes you to Janiculum Hill, the Colosseum area, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and St. Peter’s Square. Admission tickets are extra, and the Vatican Museums are not included.

“Ricardo our guide was excellent, getting us to 10 sites in Rome in only 6 hours! He found us a tour slot for the catacombs, which was one of the highlights of the day. My only criticism would be of the tour scheduling (not in Ricardo's control) . We were never given a pickup time but were asked when reserving the tour for our arrival time. We assumed that our pick up was between 7:30 and 8:30 am. When no one was there to meet us, we called and were told 9:15 was pick up time. We could have got an extra hour of sleep.”

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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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Shore Excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia Port - St. Peter’s Basilica: the stop that needs the most planning
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Shore Excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia Port

4.Shore Excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $144

Travel from Civitavecchia Port to Rome in a shared air-conditioned minivan, with pickup beside your cruise ship at 9:00 am. You’ll see St. Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, and Gianicolo Hill. Guides such as Paulo and Marcello provide practical help, but this is mainly a fast sightseeing and transport tour, not a museum tour.

“A driver only , not tour guide driver showed us main attractions , ha lunch and did some designer shopping .”

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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

5.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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Trasferimento da Roma al Porto di Civitavecchia - Hotel and airport pickup made practical
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Trasferimento da Roma al Porto di Civitavecchia

6.Trasferimento da Roma al Porto di Civitavecchia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Book a private Cab Roma transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia Port in a clean car or van with an experienced driver. Pickup is available from hotels and airports, and the ride usually takes 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. Expect door-to-door service, luggage help, air conditioning, and direct drop-off near your ship.

“Cab Roma was waiting for our group of 7 ladies at the port when we got off our Viking Cruise. Our driver was very informative, and we enjoyed his narrative of the local food and what to do and eat while in Rome. After 3 days Cab Roma was on time picking us up from our hotel transporting us to the airport. Very trustworthy and friendly.”

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Rome in a Day golf cart tour for cruisers with Pizza & Gelato - Meeting at Via Cavour 138
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Rome in a Day golf cart tour for cruisers with Pizza & Gelato

7.Rome in a Day golf cart tour for cruisers with Pizza & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $126

This 3.5-hour golf cart tour covers Rome’s ancient center, Trastevere, Janiculum Hill, St. Peter’s Square, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Alessandro, Antonella, Martin, or Ana leads the ride. You get pizza, snacks, soft drinks, gelato, water, and headsets, but must meet at Via Cavour 138.

“We had such a great time!!! Our guide was fun, wonderful & very knowledgeable. The pizza & gelato she picked was excellent! We can't recommend it enough!!!!”

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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

8.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

9.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

10.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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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

11.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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Shared Shuttle from Rome City to Civitavecchia Port - Pickup at your Rome hotel
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Shared Shuttle from Rome City to Civitavecchia Port

12.Shared Shuttle from Rome City to Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Travel from your Rome hotel to Civitavecchia cruise port in a shared van with up to eight passengers. Your driver handles the luggage and port drop-off while you avoid Rome’s uncertain public transport and taxi costs. Allow about 90 minutes, plus pickup time, and declare extra bags when booking.

“Excellent experience getting to our cruise ship from our hotel pickup to drop-off at the Civitevecchia port. We were so thankful this option was available.”

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Deluxe Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port - The Colosseum from the outside
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Deluxe Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

13.Deluxe Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $94

You’ll ride from Civitavecchia to central Rome with an English-speaking guide, then see St. Peter’s Square, the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. The tour mixes guided sightseeing with free time, but the short schedule means exterior visits only and plenty of walking.

“The crowds were tremendous, Kate lead us thru the maze. We had a car waiting after each sight we visited, with limited mobility it was the best way to see the highlights.”

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Civitavecchia: Rome and Vatican Private Shore Excursion - The ride from Civitavecchia to ancient Rome
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Civitavecchia: Rome and Vatican Private Shore Excursion

14.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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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

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

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

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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