Private Rome Tour from Civitavecchia: Golf Cart & Driver

A golf cart replaces the walking and crowds on Rome's main sights.

A private Rome tour from Civitavecchia Cruise Port pairs a dedicated driver with a 3-hour golf cart tour through the city's landmarks, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Vatican City, and Janiculum Hill. Your driver picks you up at the port and returns you in time for ship departure, with two hours of free time built in for lunch or entry to attractions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each15 stops

1. Civitavecchia Cruise Port1h 30m
2. Pyramid of Caius Cestius10m
3. Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiorepassing by
4. Villa Borghese5m
5. Via del Corsopassing by
6. Piazza del Popolo5m
7. Trevi Fountain15m
8. Pantheon10m
9. Via Condottipassing by
10. Vatican City10m
11. Janiculum Hill20m
12. Trastevere20m
13. Piazza Navona10m
14. Aventine Hill20m
15. Circus Maximus5m

Full day Rome sightseeing and return

• Pickup at Civitavecchia Cruise Port
• Drive to Rome city center
• See Pyramid of Caius Cestius
• Explore Colosseum exterior
• Pass Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• Admire view at Villa Borghese
• Ascend Pincian Hill for Spanish Steps
• Pass Piazza Augusto Imperatore
• Pass Via del Corso shopping street
• Visit Piazza del Popolo
• See Piazza di Spagna and Steps
• Visit Trevi Fountain
• Visit Pantheon
• Pass Via dei Condotti luxury street
• Pass inside Vatican City
• Climb Janiculum Hill viewpoint
• Visit Trastevere neighborhood
• Stop at Piazza Navona
• Visit Aventine Hill gardens and church
• Pass Circus Maximus
• See Aventine Hill Keyhole
• Return to Colosseum for free time
• Drive back to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

The experience

Your driver meets you at the port with a sign bearing your name and drives you directly into Rome's center. The day splits into two parts: a 3-hour panoramic golf cart tour that covers the major sights without the long walks or crowded buses, followed by free time to spend as you choose. The cart route takes you past the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the Colosseum, and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, then climbs to Villa Borghese for a view across the city. From there you pass through Piazza del Popolo with its twin churches, see the Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna from above, and roll down Via del Corso, Rome's main shopping street.

The tour continues to Trevi Fountain, where you stop to throw a coin and take photos, then moves through the Pantheon and the luxury shops of Via Condotti. You pass through Vatican City to see St. Peter's Basilica and Square, climb Janiculum Hill for what the operator calls Rome's most beautiful panorama, and wander the narrow streets of Trastevere for gelato or pizza. Piazza Navona and its Fountain of the Four Rivers come next, and the route ends at Aventine Hill, where you can see the famous Keyhole framing the dome of St. Peter's and visit the rose garden and Santa Sabina church.

After the golf cart portion, you have two hours of free time near the Colosseum to enter the monument itself, eat lunch at a nearby restaurant, or explore on your own. Your driver then takes you back to Civitavecchia in time for your ship departure. The tour operates in English or Italian, and bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome and back.
• 3-hour panoramic golf cart tour through Rome's landmarks.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:00, from € 472.50 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Experiences of Rome

Is this one for you?Pick this if your ship docks in Rome and you want to see major landmarks by golf cart rather than walking. Your driver collects you at the port and times the return for your departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is the Keyhole on Aventine Hill that the tour mentions?

The Keyhole is a famous viewing point on Aventine Hill where, if you look through it, you see only the dome of St. Peter's Basilica framed perfectly in the distance. It's one of Rome's most recognizable photo spots and sits near the rose garden and orange garden the tour visits.

How much walking is involved if I join this tour?

The golf cart handles most of the movement between sites, so walking is minimal. You stop at landmarks like Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona to see them up close, but the cart eliminates the long walks between neighborhoods that a traditional bus or walking tour would require.

Can I enter the Colosseum during the free time at the end?

Yes. After the golf cart tour ends near the Colosseum, you have two hours of free time. You can buy a ticket and enter the Colosseum itself, eat at a restaurant in the area, or spend the time however you prefer before your driver returns you to the port.

Does the tour go inside Vatican City or just pass by it?

The tour passes through Vatican City so you see St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square from the golf cart, but it does not include entry to the basilica or the Vatican Museums. The two hours of free time at the end could be used for that if you choose, though it would be tight for a full visit.

What happens if my ship is delayed and I need to stay longer in Rome?

The tour is scheduled to return you to Civitavecchia in time for your ship departure. If your ship is delayed, contact the operator directly to discuss options, as the return timing is built into the booking.