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Rome Private Shore Excursion: Uncover the Rich History from Civitavecchia Port
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Uncover the rich history of Rome on a private shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port. Customize your day with stops at iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy a leisurely lunch before returning to your cruise ship.
Uncover the rich history of Rome on a private shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port. Customize your day with stops at iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy a leisurely lunch before returning to your cruise ship.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Roman Forum - You will take a view of the Forum from an higher point
- Circus Maximus - You will pass by and stop for some pics
- Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - On demand, by discussing it with your driver, you can opt to visit the Catacombs of St Callixtus, where, escorted by a local guide who works for the Catacombs, you will be exploring…
- Roman Forum - You will take a view of the Forum from an higher point
- Circus Maximus - You will pass by and stop for some pics
- Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - On demand, by discussing it with your driver, you can opt to visit the Catacombs of St Callixtus, where, escorted by a local guide who works for the Catacombs, you will be exploring the tunnels for about 45 minutes (8 euro per person to be paid on site)
- Pantheon - You will see the inside, if there is not too much of a wait
- Trevi Fountain - You will toss the famous coin in, wishing to come back
- St. Peter’s Square - In this tour you will not enter the Vatican, such as the Museums or the Sistine Chapel, but you will have time to hang out in the Square of the Basilica for pics
What's Included
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English Speaking driver
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English Speaking driver
What's Not Included
- If you decide to enter the Colosseum you will have to let us know beforehand and we will get the tickets for you for an extra 18 euro per person. Not included in the prepaid cost
- If you decide to enter the Catacombs you will have to pay 8 euro per person which is not included in the prepaid cost
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- If you decide to enter the Colosseum you will have to let us know beforehand and we will get the tickets for you for an extra 18 euro per person. Not included in the prepaid cost
- If you decide to enter the Catacombs you will have to pay 8 euro per person which is not included in the prepaid cost
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Rome on this comprehensive all-day shore excursion. This trip includes port pickup and drop-off at Civitavecchia, an English-speaking private driver, and transportation in a cool, air-conditioned minivan. Plan your day according to your preferences, with potential visits to the Colosseum, Circus…
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Rome on this comprehensive all-day shore excursion. This trip includes port pickup and drop-off at Civitavecchia, an English-speaking private driver, and transportation in a cool, air-conditioned minivan. Plan your day according to your preferences, with potential visits to the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Victor Emmanuel Monument, St. Peter’s Square, and the ancient burial site, the Catacombs. Pause for a relaxed lunch before returning to port to rejoin your cruise ship. Tickets for monuments can be acquired in advance with an upgrade after your booking.
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Roman Forum
Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(68 Ratings)
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840jenniferq
Jun 29, 2025
Absolutely Perfect Rome Tour with Rome Private Excursions! - We did A LOT of research before choosing a tour company for our one day in Rome, and we are so glad we went with Rome Private Excursions! From the start, the booking process was seamless. Luca made it incredibly easy and allowed us to fully customize our itinerary based on what we wanted to see. They were always quick to respond to our questions and special requests—such as ensuring we had an English-speaking driver. And let me tell you, they absolutely delivered!
Sal, our driver, was amazing. He was waiting for us right as we disembarked from the ship and immediately made sure we were comfortable—adjusting the air conditioning, providing water, and making sure we were ready for the day. He also took the time to ask thoughtful questions to tailor the experience perfectly to us (e.g., quick lunch vs. sit-down, preferred return time, etc.).
We wanted to see as much of Rome as possible in one day—and Sal made it happen! Our brains were full (in the best way) from all the incredible sights and historical facts/insights. Sal truly knows and loves Rome, and his passion is contagious.
In the afternoon, we met Paula, our guide for the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. She was absolutely fantastic—so knowledgeable and engaging. She pointed out details we never would have noticed on our own and shared fascinating historical context that brought everything to life.
After our Vatican tour, Sal was right there to pick us up and return us to the ship right on time.
My husband and I have repeatedly said how perfect this day was—better than we could have ever imagined. In fact, we honestly can’t think of a single thing we’d change. If you’re considering a tour of Rome, I can confidently say you won’t go wrong with Rome Private Excursions, Sal as your Rome guide, and Paula for touring the Vatican. Highly recommended!
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Eleanor_m
Jun 23, 2025
Awesome Rome - Manny was excellent! No phone calls nor texting while he drove us (unlike our 2 other drivers from different transport services). He shared his love of his Roma with us - history, scenery, beauty. We went to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Vatican City (Sistine Chapel!), Appian Way. We saw the Pantheon, the “Wedding Cake”, and other historical sites. We highly recommend this customized tour of Rome and make sure to request Manny. So worth it!
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Ginafairfield
Jun 7, 2025
Best day in Rome - We had the best day with our tour guide! We had the opportunity to see so much with this tour vs others on large tour buses.
We felt like the tour was designed with our needs and Alejandro went out of the way to make it very special! I recommend and will book again
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H3793jhjenniferm
May 23, 2025
From Cruise Port to Rome - A fascinating and interesting day in Rome - My husband and I were only in Rome for a day after a 10-day cruise of the Mediterranean. We had only a short time to see the sites in Rome and our tour guide, John, was wonderful! His English was perfect (he was even from USA) and his knowledge of the Roman culture and history was impressive. He picked us up at the Civitavecchia cruise port and drove us to Rome. He tailored the tour of Rome to our interests. He dropped us off at our hotel by the airport when we were finished. We loved the tour! Highly recommended.
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Laurasa1834sx
May 20, 2025
Day #1 of Conclave in Rome - I highly recommend this tour company. We arrived in Civitavecchia after an 11-day cruise which started in Lisbon. The driver (Giovanni/John) picked us up at the port and took us to Rome, where we were given a 6-hour city tour, after which he dropped us off at our hotel. He was very informative and gave us all the historical information about the sites we visited.....Piazza Navona, the Colosseum, Fontana di Trevi, Spanish Steps, Appian Way, Pantheon, Roman Forum, just to name a few. If you only have 1 day in Rome and want to make the best of it, call this tour company. You won't be disappointed.
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Jimmie_e
May 18, 2025
Marco was an excellent... - Marco was an excellent tour guide. We really enjoyed our tour. Marco was a great driver. He personalized our tour and new shortcuts to avoid waiting in traffic.
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Cynthia_m
May 13, 2025
Our tour guide was very... - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and his driving was great. He showed us the best places to eat and have our gelato.
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Kyia_h
May 10, 2025
Amazing tour of rome - Our guide, Alex was amazing! From the special stops, to the food recommendations, everything was awesome.
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Explorer37524573985
May 6, 2025
Best Tour and Tour Guide in Rome - We booked Rome Private Excursions for 4 of us from Civitavecchia Port. Our guide (Claudio) was waiting for us as we left the ship and drove us to Rome where the magic began. Claudio is from Rome and knows everything there is to know about it. We learned so much more than we ever knew from reading books. We were able to see EVERYTHING we wanted to see and sites we didn't know existed. We are hoping to travel to Italy again and when we do, will book Rome Private Excursions at every stop. Of course in Rome....we will insist on Claudio as our guide again.
Trust this company and listen to them when they make suggestions, especially regarding Skip the Line Tickets. If you don't, you risk not seeing certain sites.
We took two other private tours (Florence/Pisa and Amalfi Coast/Pompeii) and will post about those as well.
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Sightseer764826
Nov 7, 2024
Fantastic quick tour of Rome! - We had an absolutely wonderful tour! With only about 7 hours on a cruise stopover, we were able to see the catacombs, the colosseum (including the interior), St Peters square, the Trevi fountain, and SO MUCH more. Winding through the small downtown streets and seeing the city view from an elevated viewpoint were highlights. We learned so much from the excellent commentary from Michele, our very personable driver/guide. We were picked up and dropped off on schedule. We highly recommend this tour company.
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