Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion: Vatican Colosseum Pantheon

Nine hours takes you from the Colosseum to the Sistine Chapel without arranging transport or tickets.

A nine-hour private shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Rome covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican City (including the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel) with an English-speaking driver, skip-the-line Vatican tickets, and traditional Italian lunch. The tour returns you to the pier by afternoon. Vehicle size and whether a Vatican guide joins you are choices at checkout. Some options include Colosseum and Pantheon entry tickets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Circus Maximus15m
2. Piazza Veneziapass by
3. Trevi Fountain45m
4. Spanish Steps45m
5. Pantheon30m
6. Piazza Navona1h
7. Vatican City3h

Explore Rome and Vatican highlights

• Drive to Rome from port
• See Victor Emanuel monument
• Overview Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill
• Visit Roman Forum and Colosseum
• Visit Capitol Hill and Baths of Caracalla
• Visit Pantheon
• Walk through Piazza Navona
• See Spanish Steps and Via Condotti
• Toss coin at Trevi Fountain
• Enjoy traditional Italian lunch and shopping
• Visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
• Drive back to port

The experience

Nine hours is enough to move through Rome's layers without rushing. Your driver picks you up at Civitavecchia Port and drives you into the city center, starting at Piazza Venezia to see the Victor Emanuel monument: the white marble "Wedding Cake" overlooking the Roman Forum. From there you visit the remnants of ancient Rome: the Roman Forum itself, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus (the first massive stadium built for horse and chariot races), Capitol Hill, and Palatine Hill, where legend places the she-wolf who raised Romulus and Remus. The itinerary then moves to the Pantheon, the most famous of all ancient Roman temples, where you step inside to see the marble floors, walls, and the Oculus centered in the ceiling.

The afternoon shifts to Rome's Baroque heart. You walk through Piazza Navona to see Bernini's three fountains, climb the Spanish Steps where famous actors walked in the late 1900s, and stop at the Trevi Fountain to toss a coin for good luck or love. Then comes Vatican City: the smallest state in the world and, as the description states, the richest storehouse of art. You explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets purchased from the official Vatican website, avoiding the queue at the door. The tour includes a traditional Italian lunch and time for shopping before your driver returns you to the pier. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and onboard WiFi are included throughout.

Vehicle options range from a sedan to a minivan, and some include an English-speaking guide dedicated to the Vatican portion of the day. Colosseum and Pantheon entry tickets are included in certain options but not all. Check your choice at checkout. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. The operator notes that due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration, so watch for any messages about potential changes to the itinerary.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation from Civitavecchia Port.
• English-speaking driver.
• skip-the-line Vatican tickets (purchased from the official Vatican website).
• traditional Italian lunch.
• bottled water and onboard WiFi throughout the nine hours.
• specialized infant seats available upon request.

Options for this experience

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Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English08:00

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Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English08:00

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English08:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d 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.

Paid on site€ 2

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Italy Privat Excursions

Is this one for you?Choose a minivan or sedan with a dedicated Vatican guide if you want expert commentary on the art and history inside the museums and chapel. The driver-only options work equally well if you prefer to move through the sites at your own pace. Colosseum and Pantheon tickets are included in some options but not all, so confirm which package fits your budget before checkout.

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Top questions

What's included in the skip-the-line Vatican tickets?

Skip-the-line tickets cover entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, purchased from the official Vatican website so you walk past the queue at the door. St. Peter's Basilica entry and audio headphones are not included in the ticket package.

Does the tour stop for lunch, and is it included?

Yes, a traditional Italian lunch is included as part of the nine-hour itinerary, with time built in for the meal and shopping afterward.

What's the difference between the vehicle options?

You choose between a sedan, van, or minivan at checkout. Some options pair your vehicle with an English-speaking guide who stays with you through the Vatican portion of the day. Others provide only the driver. All vehicles are air-conditioned and include WiFi and bottled water.

Do I need to buy Colosseum and Pantheon tickets separately?

Colosseum and Pantheon entry tickets are included in some vehicle options but not others. It depends on which option you select at checkout. Confirm what's covered before you book.

What happens if monuments are closed due to restoration?

The operator notes that due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. They will send you messages if changes to the itinerary are needed, so watch for updates after you book.

How does pickup work at Civitavecchia Port?

Your English-speaking driver meets you at Civitavecchia Port and drives you directly into Rome, then returns you to the pier by afternoon. Pickup is included in the tour price.