Rome City tour from Civitavecchia: 10 landmarks, private driver

Ten of Rome's landmarks in one day without the tour bus crowds

A private Rome City tour departing from Civitavecchia Port with an English-speaking driver who navigates streets where large coaches cannot go, covering St. Peter's Square, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, Palatine Hill and Circus Maximus. The driver provides commentary from inside the vehicle and manages the route so you see more while walking less.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Circus Maximus5m
2. Palatine Hillpassing by
3. Capitoline Hill and Museums10m
4. Roman Forumpassing by
5. Colosseum10m
6. Trevi Fountain10m
7. Spanish Steps5m
8. Pantheon15m
9. Piazza Navona10m
10. St. Peter's Square15m

Explore Rome's iconic landmarks

• Meet English-speaking driver at port
• Visit Circus Maximus
• Pass by Palatine Hill
• Visit Capitoline Hill and Museums
• Pass by Roman Forum
• Pass by Imperial Fora
• Visit Colosseum
• Visit Trevi Fountain
• Visit Spanish Steps
• Visit Pantheon
• Visit Piazza Navona
• Visit St. Peter's Square in Vatican City

The experience

Your driver meets you at the port with your name and drives a Mercedes for up to a small group, heading straight into Rome rather than waiting for a larger tour to assemble. The route takes in ten major landmarks across the city (from the ancient Colosseum and Roman Forum to the Renaissance fountains and baroque squares) stopping at each one so you can step out and explore at your own pace. Because the vehicle can navigate narrow streets and smaller piazzas that tour buses cannot reach, the itinerary covers ground a standard coach tour skips.

The day runs nine hours total, which means you move through the city without rushing but also without idle time between stops. St. Peter's Square sits in Vatican City; the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, Palatine Hill and Circus Maximus cluster in the ancient center; Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon spread across the Renaissance districts. Your driver speaks English and can explain what you're seeing from inside the car, though Italian law prevents guides from commenting once you step outside, so the narration frames each stop, and the exploration is yours.

Bottled water comes with the booking, and port pickup and drop-off are included so you don't arrange separate transport. Entry to museums and monuments is not included, and a dress code applies to places of worship: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. The Vatican Museums close on Sundays. Bring your ship's name, docking time and re-boarding time at booking so the driver can time the return to your departure.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• port pickup and drop-off.
• nine hours of transport in a Mercedes vehicle.
• English-speaking driver commentary from inside the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by AIM LIMO ROME

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want to see ten major landmarks without joining a large coach tour or arranging your own transport from the port. The private vehicle and driver who knows Rome's narrow streets mean you reach places bigger tours cannot, and the nine-hour window fits the typical cruise ship schedule.

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Top questions

What is the Colosseum like when we arrive?

The Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre built of travertine limestone and volcanic rock in the centre of Rome, originally holding 50,000 to 80,000 spectators and standing as the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time. You'll see it from outside during the tour. Entry is separate and not included.

Can we get inside the Pantheon and the other churches on this route?

The Pantheon is a former Roman temple now functioning as a church, and St. Peter's Basilica stands in Vatican City. Both are stops on the tour. Entry is not included in the booking, and a dress code applies: knees and shoulders must be covered. The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays.

How does the driver get the Mercedes into places where tour buses can't go?

The narrow streets and smaller piazzas of Rome's historic districts don't accommodate large coaches, but a private vehicle can navigate them, so the route reaches landmarks and viewpoints that standard tours skip. This is why the itinerary covers more ground while you walk less.

What happens if my ship is delayed and I'm running late?

At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the driver can plan the route and return to match your departure. Confirmation arrives at booking unless you book within 7 days of travel, in which case it comes within 48 hours subject to availability.

Are there any closures or changes I should know about?

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. The operator will send messages about potential changes. The Vatican Museums close on Sundays. Check any updates before your tour date.