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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Rome Highlights Semi Private

By Rome First Choice Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €145 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Make the most of your time in Rome with this shore excursion from Civitavecchia, designed especially for cruise passengers. Join a shared guided experience that covers Rome’s must-see landmarks and the Vatican in one unforgettable day.
Meet your local driver/guide at the port and travel comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle to the Eternal City. Discover iconic sights such as the Colosseum (external view), Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps, with photo stops along the way.
Continue to Vatican City, where you’ll explore the Vatican Museums, admire the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by a professional guide. This well-organized group tour ensures smooth logistics, expert commentary, and a stress-free return to your ship.
Perfect for travellers seeking a reliable, well-paced shore excursion that balances history, culture, and convenience.

Activity location

  • Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Prato del Turco, 3
    • 3 Via Prato del Turco
    • 00053, Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy

Check availability

Private Option
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€840.00 x 1 Adult€840.00
Total
Price is €840.00
Until Tue, 24 Mar
Shared Option
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€145.00 x 2 Adults€290.00
Total
Price is €290.00
Until Tue, 24 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced driver/guide who speaks good English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off at the port of Civitavecchia
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in an air conditioned vehicle.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Official tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • MINIMUM NUMBERS apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Please note that if mass is taking place in the Basilica of St. Peters, entrance may be restricted. In high season, lines to enter the basilica can be very long. There is no fee to enter the church but shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • Due to strict Italian laws that protect licensed guides, drivers can only comment and explain the sights from inside the vehicle, and are not allowed to do so once they are outside the vehicle.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Colosseum

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Relive the power of the Roman Empire as you admire the Colosseum from the outside. Learn about gladiators, emperors, and Rome’s imperial past during a guided stop.

Circus Maximus

  • 20m
Continue to Circus Maximus, the vast ancient stadium once used for chariot races and public events, with commentary from your guide.

Pantheon

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the Pantheon, one of ancient Rome’s best-preserved monuments, famous for its massive concrete dome and classical design. (external visit)

Trevi Fountain

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Stop at Rome’s most iconic fountain. Enjoy time to admire its beauty, take photos, and make a wish like millions of visitors each year.

Spanish Steps

  • 20m
Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Spanish Steps, a masterpiece of Roman Baroque style and one of the city’s most beloved meeting points.

Piazza Navona

  • 20m
Walk through Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most beautiful squares, featuring Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers.

Piazza Venezia / Ancient City

  • 15m
Pass through Piazza Venezia and admire the Vittoriano monument, dedicated to Italy’s first king, often nicknamed the “Wedding Cake.”

St. Peter's Basilica

  • 20m
After a lunch break, your escort will accompany the group to the Vatican city where you can admire St. Peter’s Basilica the biggest church in the world designed by masters like Michelangelo and Bernini. (external visit) In high season, entrance may be restricted as queue to enter the basilica can be very long.

Civitavecchia Port

  • 1h 30m
After the Vatican visit, return comfortably to Civitavecchia Port, arriving by approximately 5:00 PM, well before cruise departure.

Location

Activity location

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    Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via Prato del Turco, 3
    • 3 Via Prato del Turco
    • 00053, Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy

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