Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

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Overview

Our Best of Rome shore excursion is a private tour with a professional English-speaking driver featuring pick-up and drop-off right at the ship. The itinerary covers the major highlights of Rome but is completely customizable. We can also arrange licensed guides and skip-the-line tickets (dependent on availability). If you want to get the most out of your touring day when you dock in Civitavecchia, this tour gives you not only the most efficient use of your time but also convenience, comfort, and engaging commentaries by our fun and friendly drivers.

What's Included

Private air conditioned vehicle (for your group only)
Pick-up and drop-off at the ship
Professional, informative English-speaking driver
Guaranteed return to the pier on time
Flexible itinerary

Gratuities (not obligatory; 10-15% is appreciated for good service)
Lunch
Entry fees not included. We can book tickets upon request (Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican Museums).
Walking-tour guide who can accompany you inside sites can be arranged for an additional cost.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

Pick-up is AT THE SHIP. Do not take a shuttle. Your driver will be waiting for you on the pier, holding a sign with your name on it. Please be ready 10 minutes before departure time.

What To Expect

Civitavecchia Port (Pass By)

Our Best of Rome shore excursion is a private tour with a professional English-speaking driver featuring pick-up and drop-off right at the ship. The itinerary covers the major highlights of Rome but is completely customizable. Skip-the-line tickets and local guides are NOT INCLUDED but we can arrange them for you upon request (dependent on availability). If you want to get the most out of your touring day when you dock in Civitavecchia, this tour gives you not only the most efficient use of your time but also convenience, comfort, and engaging commentaries by our fun and friendly drivers.

Pantheon

The Pantheon is now a Catholic church, but in Ancient Rome it was a temple to all the gods (which is basically what "pantheon" means in Greek). The Pantheon is one of the iconic landmarks in Rome, famous for its dome and massive columns at the entryway that are a testament to the incredible engineering savvy of the Romans. Some famous people are entombed in the Pantheon but the real scene-stealer in this monument is the giant oculus in the center of the dome.Viewing the Pantheon from the exterior is free. As of July 2023, a ticket is required to visit the interior. The ticket costs 5 Euro. If you'd like to go inside the Pantheon, please request that we make a reservation for you.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trevi Fountain

Trevi is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. It has appeared in several notable films, but without a doubt its most famous role was in Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita", where Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni go wading fully clothed. Don't forget to throw a coin over your shoulder into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome and make a small contribution to feed Rome's hungry (a food bank is funded with the coins collected every night).

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II (Pass By)

The gigantic white monument that is the centerpiece of Piazza Venezia was built in honor of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy. Constructed of mounds of white marble, it houses a museum dedicated to Italy's reunification and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, making it a place of commemoration for all of Italy's fallen soldiers during WWI.

Colosseum

The Colosseum is Rome's poster boy and one of the most fascinating monuments in The Eternal City. Famous for the battles between Gladiators and exotic beasts, the arena could hold 50.000 spectators and is a remarkable feat of engineering and construction. Tickets to the Colosseum are NOT INCLUDED. We can book them for you upon request.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

On the plaza just outside the Colosseum, you'll find the Arch of Constantine, one of several triumphal arches remaining from Ancient Roman times. This one is dedicated to the Emperor Constantine The Great and dates back to the 4th Century.

Piazza Navona

Built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian (1st Century CE), PIazza Navona still recalls its ancient roots, although the predominant style of decoration in the piazza today is Baroque. The Four Rivers Fountain is the most impressive of the three fountains in the square, a beautiful composition of burly figures representing the four continents through which papal authority had spread at the time of its construction in the 17th Century: Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Steps

Besides being a common meet-up point for Rome's citizens, the spectacular, sweeping staircase that leads upwards from PIazza di Spagna (so named for the Spanish consulate nearby), is one of Rome's most popular tourist spots. At one time, the Spanish Steps was a grand place to sit and hang out but that all came to an end in 2019, when the city enacted a law that prohibits sitting on the stairs. The name "Spanish Steps" was probably given by the English poet John Keats, who lived briefly in a house at the bottom of the staircase. In Italian, it is simply called "La Scalinata" (which just means "the staircase").

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colle Capitolino

Climb the graceful, sloping steps of the Capitoline hill (designed by Michelangelo) and enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Roman Forum from the back side of the hill. Here you'll have a clear view of many of the structures inside the Roman Forum, including the Rostrum where Mark Anthony made his impassioned speech over the body of Julius Cesar. The handsome piazza at the top of the hill, also designed by Michelangelo, features a bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius, last of The Five Good Emperors who ruled Rome with competence and outstanding humanity.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Circus Maximus

Circus Maximus was a chariot-racing stadium and immense entertainment venue in Ancient Rome ("circus" meaning "ring" in Latin and not having anything to do with a traveling pack of performing animals and clowns). Now an empty field, the elliptical shape and central spine of the ancient track are still evident.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Domus Augustana (Pass By)

The House of Augustus is a palatial complex on the Palatine Hill. In Ancient Rome, it was the primary residence of the emperor, and overlooked Circus Maximus.

Teatro di Marcello (Pass By)

Teatro Marcello is one of the more unusual architectural sites in Rome. In ancient times, the arena was used as an open-air theatre. During the Renaissance, dwellings were built on top of it. This might sound like a strange place to put condos, but today these homes represent some of Rome's most expensive real estate.

Piazzale Garibaldi

The Janiculum Hill is one of the best locations in Rome for a panoramic view of the city.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isola Tiberina (Pass By)

Tiburina is a tiny island in the Tiber River. In ancient times, a temple stood on the island. A hospital is now the most defining element on Tiburina, whose association with healing goes back centuries.

Roman Forum (Pass By)

The Roman Forum was the heart and soul of Ancient Rome. It was a meeting place and a marketplace, as well as the location of the courts, the senate building, and various temples. Today it is a fascinating collection of ruins that can be appreciated in a panoramic drive-by or up close with a private guide (we can arrange for you; additional expense)

St. Peter's Square

At St. Peter's Square, the circular piazza lined with Bernini's splendid colonnades leads you to Christendom's largest church with its handsome dome designed by Michelangelo.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
A maximum of 8 people per booking.
If you are not ready to depart at the assigned time , we cannot promise to fulfill the mentioned itinerary nor promise to extend the duration of the tour.
Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. Due to strict Italian law that protects licensed guides, drivers can only comment and explain attractions from inside the vehicle. Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025