Private Rome tour from Civitavecchia: Colosseum and St. Peter's

Eight hours covering Rome's five most recognizable landmarks, starting at the Colosseum.

A private shore excursion from Civitavecchia port to Rome with an English-speaking driver guide, private transportation and hotel pickup included. You walk around the Colosseum, see the Roman Forum from Piazza del Campidoglio, visit Circus Maximus and its view of Palatine Hill, pass through Piazza Venezia, tour the Pantheon, walk to Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, cross Piazza del Popolo, and finish at St. Peter's Square and the Gianicolo viewpoint. A lunch break at a traditional Roman trattoria is built into the day, and the driver returns you to the port by 3 p.m.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Colosseum1h
2. Piazza del Campidoglio30m
3. Circus Maximus30m
4. Piazza Veneziapass by
5. Pantheon30m
6. Trevi Fountain30m
7. Piazza del Popolo30m
8. St. Peter's Square30m

Explore Rome's main attractions

• Pick up at Civitavecchia port
• Visit the Colosseum
• View the Roman Forum
• Visit Circus Maximus
• Drive around Piazza Venezia
• Visit the Pantheon
• See Trevi Fountain
• Visit the Spanish Steps
• Visit Piazza del Popolo
• Visit St. Peter's Square
• Enjoy view from Gianicolo Hill
• Lunch at Roman Trattoria
• Return to Civitavecchia port

The experience

The tour picks you up at Civitavecchia port and drives you straight to Rome. An English-speaking driver guide handles the navigation and commentary throughout, so you move between sites without planning the route yourself or managing a group schedule. The itinerary is fixed: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, the Roman Forum view, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, St. Peter's Square and the Gianicolo, but the pace and time spent at each stop stays flexible within the eight-hour window.

You'll walk around the Colosseum on your own, then move through central Rome hitting the landmarks most visitors come for. The Circus Maximus stop gives you a view across to Palatine Hill. The Pantheon requires a separate ticket you can buy on the day. Lunch happens at a typical Roman trattoria partway through, giving you a break before the afternoon stops at St. Peter's Square and the Gianicolo, which offers what the operator calls the most incredible view in Rome. Around 3 p.m. the driver takes you back to the port, timed to your ship's schedule.

Private transportation means no other passengers and no fixed departure times within reason: your guide adjusts to your pace. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The return to port is guaranteed by 3 p.m., so the whole day fits inside a port call without risk of missing your ship.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Civitavecchia port to Rome and back.
• English-speaking driver guide for the full day.
• hotel pickup at the port.
• stops at the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Roman Forum view, Pantheon exterior, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, St. Peter's Square and the Gianicolo viewpoint.
• lunch break at a traditional Roman trattoria (meal cost is separate).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Vatican Rome Tours

Is this one for you?The fixed 3 p.m. return keeps all five major landmarks inside a single port call without the risk of missing your ship. Private transportation means you move at your own pace between stops instead of waiting for a group, and the driver guide handles the route so you focus on the sites themselves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What do I actually see at the Colosseum on this tour?

You walk around the Colosseum itself, the most famous monument in Rome. The tour stops you there to explore on foot rather than viewing it from the bus.

Does the tour include entry tickets to the Pantheon and other sites?

Pantheon entry is not included. You buy the ticket on the day of the tour if you want to go inside. The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, St. Peter's Square and the Gianicolo viewpoint are all exterior stops with no separate admission.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You stop at a typical Roman trattoria for a meal break, and you pay for your own food and drinks there.

How much walking is involved across the eight hours?

The tour moves between sites by private car, so most travel is by vehicle. Walking happens at each stop (around the Colosseum, through the central squares, and to Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps), but the driver controls the pace and you're not on your feet the whole day.

What if my ship leaves before 3 p.m. or I need to return earlier?

The standard return time is around 3 p.m. Contact the operator before booking if your port call ends earlier. The private format may allow an adjusted schedule, but confirm availability first.