Rome from Civitavecchia: Private Full-Day Tour with Driver

Rome tour: 8 hours, 9 stops including Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, historic city exploration

A private full-day tour from Civitavecchia cruise port to Rome with dedicated driver and air-conditioned transport, covering St. Peter's Square, the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and five other landmarks. The tour includes port pickup and drop-off, a self-guided audio commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, and flexible time at each stop. Skip-the-line tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican are available at additional cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Janiculum Hill10m
2. St. Peter's Square30m
3. Ara Pacis Museum10m
4. Spanish Steps20m
5. Trevi Fountain40m
6. Aventine Hill20m
7. Palatine Hill15m
8. Colosseum1h

Full day tour of Rome highlights

• Meet driver at Civitavecchia Port
• Stop at Gianicolo Hill and Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
• Visit St. Peter's Square and Basilica
• See Ara Pacis Museum
• Walk through Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna
• Admire Trevi Fountain
• Explore Aventine Hill and Orange Garden
• View Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Visit Colosseum exterior

The experience

Your driver meets you at Civitavecchia port holding a sign with your name, then drives you into Rome for eight hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The route strings together nine stops across the city. Some are viewpoints you stop to admire, others are squares and streets where you step out and walk. You control the pace: the itinerary is flexible, so you decide how long to linger at each place. A self-guided audio tour plays through your phone in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Russian, narrating what you're seeing as you move through the city.

The stops include Janiculum Hill and its Baroque fountain for panoramic views. St. Peter's Square and the basilica's exterior; the Ara Pacis, an ancient altar built in 9 BC to celebrate Emperor Augustus; Spanish Steps and the surrounding piazza; Trevi Fountain; Aventine Hill, where a hidden keyhole at the Knights of Malta entrance frames a perfect view of St. Peter's Basilica; Palatine Hill overlooking the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus; and the Colosseum, which you view from outside (entry tickets cost extra and must be requested when you book). You'll also walk through Rome's historic center, stopping for coffee or gelato if you want.

The tour ends with your driver returning you to Civitavecchia port. Infant car seats are available if you're traveling with young children. If your cruise ship arrives late or doesn't arrive, the operator issues a partial refund.

What’s included

• Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle for the full eight hours.
• pickup and drop-off at Civitavecchia cruise port.
• self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Russian.
• flexible time to explore each of the nine stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Child (3 to 4 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Cruising Rome

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving by cruise ship and want a private vehicle and driver for the day. You won't navigate Rome's traffic yourself, and your driver knows where to pick you up and when to have you back at the port. The flexible itinerary means you set the pace at each stop instead of following a group schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 4 years); Infant (under 3).

Can I go inside the Colosseum on this tour?

The Colosseum stop is an external visit included in the tour route. Entry tickets to go inside are available only upon request at booking and cost extra.

What languages does the audio guide support?

The self-guided audio commentary is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Russian, playing through your phone as you move between stops.

Do I have to stay with the driver the whole time?

The itinerary is flexible, so you control how long you spend at each stop. Your driver takes you between locations and waits while you explore.

What is the keyhole view on Aventine Hill?

At the Knights of Malta entrance on Aventine Hill, a small keyhole frames a perfectly aligned view of St. Peter's Basilica in the distance: a hidden spot locals and travelers seek out for photographs.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

Food and drinks are not included, though you'll have time to stop for coffee or gelato at various points during the day.