Rome day trip from Civitavecchia: Private van tour, 8-9 hours

The Pantheon was built as a temple in 27 BC and converted to a church in the 7th century without losing a single column.

A private day tour of Rome departing from Civitavecchia port in a Mercedes V-class van, covering the Colosseum, Vatican City, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Catacombs and two major basilicas over 8 to 9 hours. The itinerary is customizable, and a professional driver fluent in English, Spanish or Italian handles all the routing and timing so you move through the city without arranging transport or navigation yourself. Pickup from the port is included, along with air conditioning, WiFi and bottled water on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Colosseum1h
2. Vatican City1h
3. Pantheon20m
4. Trevi Fountain20m
5. Piazza Navona20m
6. Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum15m
7. Catacombs of Rome30m
8. Fontana dell'Acqua Paola10m
9. Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore30m
10. Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere20m

Explore Rome's famous landmarks

• See Colosseum outside or visit inside
• Visit St. Peter's church and Square
• Visit Pantheon old Roman temple
• See Trevi Fountain
• Visit Piazza Navona square
• See Castel Sant'Angelo museum
• Visit another famous square in Rome
• See Vittoriano building in nice square
• Optional visit to Catacombs of Rome
• See Fontana dell'Acqua Paola fountain
• Visit Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• Visit Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

The experience

Eight to nine hours gives you room to see Rome's most famous landmarks without rushing through them. The van picks you up at Civitavecchia port and carries you through the city's major sites: the Colosseum (entry is optional and costs 16 euros per person, free for under-18s), St. Peter's Basilica and Square in Vatican City, the Pantheon (the 2,000-year-old Roman temple that became a church) Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant'Angelo, built in 135 AD as Emperor Hadrian's tomb. The driver is a professional with 26 years of experience leading tours through Rome, and speaks English, Spanish or Italian.

The route also passes the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola on the Gianicolo hill, which overlooks the city, and includes stops at two major basilicas: Santa Maria Maggiore, built in 432 AD and decorated with gold brought from Central America in the 17th century, and Santa Maria in Trastevere, an ancient church from 352 AD. The Catacombs of Rome (where 16 popes are buried) is an optional stop. Because the tour is private, you can ask the driver to adjust the route or spend more time at any site that interests you.

The Mercedes V-class van is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi and bottled water. The vehicle fits small groups comfortably, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller, or in a specialized infant seat if you need one. The driver handles all navigation and timing, so the day holds together without you planning the route or managing transport between stops.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a Mercedes V-class van.
• professional driver with 26 years of tour experience.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• pickup from Civitavecchia port and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

2 options

Winter tourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 15 Nov · No fixed timeincludes pickup

Private day tour of Rome from the Civitavecchia port, in a Mercedes V-Class vanGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · No fixed timeincludes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you're arriving at Civitavecchia and want a private van to Rome's major sites with stops tailored to your interests. You control the pace and which monuments you prioritize.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can I customize the tour to skip sites I don't want to see?

Yes. The tour description states the itinerary can be customized as you please, so you can ask the driver to adjust which sites you visit or how long you spend at each one.

Does the tour include entry tickets to the Colosseum and other attractions?

No. Attraction admission tickets are not included in the tour price. The Colosseum costs 16 euros per person (free for under-18s) if you choose to go inside. Other sites like the Pantheon, Vatican and basilicas have their own separate entry fees.

How does pickup from Civitavecchia port work?

The tour includes pickup directly from Civitavecchia port in the Mercedes van. The driver will meet you and transport you to Rome for the full 8 to 9 hour tour, then return you to the port.

Is the Catacombs of Rome stop included in the tour?

The Catacombs are an optional stop on the itinerary, so you can choose whether to visit them or skip them and spend more time at other sites instead.

What's on board the van during the drive?

The Mercedes V-class van is air-conditioned and includes WiFi and bottled water for passengers during the journey between sites.