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VIP Private Tour of Rome and the Vatican from Civitavecchia

Cruises & Sailing
Digital
540 minutes
English

Make the most of your time in Rome with this all-inclusive private shore excursion, designed to give you an unforgettable taste of the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks. Step into the Colosseum, the grand amphitheater where gladiators once fought in epic battles. Explore the spiritual heart of Rome with a visit to the Vatican Museums, home to one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the world. Admire some of Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon, before your driver takes you back to the Civitavecchia Port. Why Book This Tour? Comprehensive Experience: Explore Rome’s top attractions with an expert guide and private transportation for a truly personalized experience. Seamless Travel: Skip the hassle of public transport and enjoy a luxurious ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Book this Rome and Vatican Private Shore Excursion for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Eternal City!

Options

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English

Pickup included

FromR10,983.46Per Person
Available from 25th Aug 2025

What's included in VIP Private Tour of Rome and the Vatican from Civitavecchia

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

The private driver will pick you up at Civitavecchia Port for a full-day shore trip to Rome. Your Drivers have a special authorization that enables them to enter all restricted areas of the port. Therefore, you will meet our driver directly at the ship dock, when you get off the ship, holding a sign with your name.

Vatican City

Begin with the Vatican: visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with pre-reserved tickets. You will admire the impressive collection of Roman antiquities and paintings in the Vatican galleries and Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. After the Vatican, your driver will accompany you and your private guide to the Colosseum, Rome’s most famous landmark. With your guide you will enjoy an exciting visit of the Coliseum inside, learning all about its gruesome and grizzly past! You will then learn about the Roman Forum with a panoramic view from Imperial forum street and Capitol Hill.

Pantheon
Pass-by Only

Afterwards, if you have time before your cruise ship departs your private driver will also take you to the Trevi Fountain and some of Rome's famous squares such as Venice square and Navona square before taking you back to Civitavecchia Port. This is a private tour and you can set the pace, deciding whether you'd like to cover fewer sites or to do a them more depth to pack out your itinerary to the max.

Inclusions

  • Pre-reserved tickets to Vatican Museums
  • Private vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Local and professional guide for 5 hours
  • English speaking private driver
  • Private driver at disposition all day (including pick up & drop off at port) for 9 hours
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Other entrance fees if needed
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • The driver is English speaking guide. The language chosen is for the guided tour.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please be on time or you might lose the entrances reserved for you
  • At the cruise port, please do NOT take the shuttle bus
  • The order of the itinerary might change due to availability tickets
  • A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum
  • Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Additional Information

At Civitavecchia Cruise Port, where your ship docks

End Points

  • At Civitavecchia Cruise Port, where your ship docks

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • At the cruise port, please do NOT take the shuttle bus •  Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • The driver is English speaking guide. The language chosen is for the guided tour. • Not wheelchair accessible • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Please note that although we purchase skip the line tickets for the Colosseum there can be some waiting to pass the security check. Every visitor to the Colosseum must pass a metal detector security check. • Please be on time or you might loose the entrances reserved for you • The order of the itinerary might change due to availability tickets • A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us. Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.

Operator

VIVICOS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SRL