Rome Private Shore Excursion: Full-Day Highlights

See Rome's five landmark squares without arranging transport from the port

A private full-day shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Rome includes round-trip transfer in an air-conditioned minivan, a professional driver-guide, and stops at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. The itinerary is tailored to your interests, with time to explore each site and a lunch break built into the nine-hour day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. St. Peter's Basilica1h
2. Pantheon30m
3. Piazza Navona30m
4. Piazza Venezia30m
5. Rome Termini1h
6. Spanish Steps1h
7. Colosseum1h
8. Trevi Fountain30m

Explore Rome's iconic landmarks

• Visit St. Peter's Basilica
• See the Pantheon
• Walk through Piazza Navona
• Explore Piazza Venezia
• Enjoy driving tour and lunch
• Visit Spanish Steps and Fountain Barcaccia
• View Colosseum from outside
• Toss coin at Trevi Fountain

The experience

The minivan picks you up at Civitavecchia Port and drives you straight to Rome, where your guide meets you for a full day on foot. You'll see the Colosseum from the outside, then move through the city center hitting the major squares and fountains: the Pantheon, built under Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 128 AD; Piazza Navona with its Fountain of the Four Rivers; Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano monument; the Spanish Steps and the Fountain Barcaccia; and Trevi Fountain, the 18th-century Baroque work Nicola Salvi designed after winning a papal competition. St. Peter's Basilica gets an hour in the Vatican area, where you can walk St. Peter's Square redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 1650s.

The tour runs nine hours total, with a lunch stop worked in so you're not sightseeing on an empty stomach. Bottled water comes with you throughout the day. Your driver-guide speaks English and knows the sites well enough to answer questions and adjust the pace if one square holds your attention longer than another. The minivan is air-conditioned, which matters in Rome heat, and it gets you back to the port in time for your ship.

Because this is a private tour, the route and timing bend to what interests you most. If you want longer at the Pantheon or the fountains, the guide can shift the schedule. Admission to St. Peter's Basilica is separate, but the other sites are free to walk around and photograph.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transfer from Civitavecchia Port to Rome in an air-conditioned minivan.
• professional English-speaking driver-guide for the full day.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• port pickup and return timed to your ship.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Amico Limo - Rome Tour Transfer

Is this one for you?If you're arriving or leaving by cruise ship at Civitavecchia, this tour solves the transport problem: the minivan meets you at the port and brings you back, so you don't need to arrange a taxi or navigate Rome's transit system on your own. The private format means the route and pace adjust to what you want to see, rather than following a fixed schedule with a large group.

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Top questions

How much time do you actually spend at each landmark on this Rome tour?

The Pantheon gets 30 minutes; Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain each get 30 minutes; St. Peter's Basilica gets a full hour. The rest of the nine-hour day covers driving between sites and a lunch break you choose.

What is the Pantheon actually like when you walk inside?

The Pantheon is a Roman temple built under Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 128 AD, and it survives almost intact from that era. The interior is a single vast circular space with a domed ceiling and an open oculus at the top, which is the only light source and creates a striking effect as the sun moves across the floor throughout the day.

Can you go inside St. Peter's Basilica on this tour, or just see the outside?

St. Peter's Basilica admission is not included in the tour price, so you can choose whether to buy a ticket and go in. Your guide will take you to St. Peter's Square, which was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667 and is free to walk around, and you'll have an hour there to decide.

Does the tour stop for lunch, or do you eat on your own time?

A lunch break is built into the itinerary, and you choose where and what to eat. The driver-guide can suggest places near the stops, but the meal is not included in the tour price.

What vehicle will you ride in for nine hours?

You travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan (either a Mercedes Van or Opel Van depending on availability) with your driver-guide and bottled water for the day.