Rome Private Tour from Civitavecchia: 9 Hours, Your Own Driver

See Rome's Major Landmarks Without Joining a Group

A 9-hour private tour of Rome departing from Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal at 8am, returning by 4:30pm, with your own English-speaking driver and a flexible itinerary covering the Colosseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica and other major sights. The driver provides live commentary from inside the vehicle. Entry tickets to attractions are not included and must be arranged separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Civitavecchia Cruise Port10m
2. Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls30m
3. Circus Maximus10m
4. Piazza del Campidoglio20m
5. Vittoriano and Palazzo Veneziapass by
6. Trevi Fountain15m
7. Pantheon20m
8. Roman Forum10m
9. Colosseum15m
10. St. Peter's Basilica10m

Full day private Rome shore excursion

• Pick up at Civitavecchia Port 8 am
• Visit Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
• See Circus Maximus
• View Villa of the Knights Hospitallers
• Explore Piazza del Campidoglio
• Pass by Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia
• Visit Trevi Fountain
• Visit Pantheon
• See Roman Forum
• Visit Colosseum
• View Janiculum Hill
• Visit St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

The experience

You're picked up at Civitavecchia Cruise Port at 8am and driven to Rome in a full-equipped Mercedes vehicle. Your English-speaking driver knows the city and talks through what you're seeing as you pass or stop at each landmark: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza del Campidoglio, Circus Maximus, the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and the Vittoriano. The route is yours to shape: tell the driver which sites matter most to you, how long you want to spend at each one, and where to skip if time runs short.

The driver is not a licensed tour guide, so commentary happens from inside the vehicle: a legal requirement in Italy that protects official guides. Once you step out to look at a site, the driver can't elaborate further, but you'll have already heard the context and history during the drive. This setup means you move through Rome efficiently, seeing major attractions without the pace of a group tour or the logistics of managing your own transport from the port.

You return to Civitavecchia by 4:30pm, giving you time before your ship departs. Bring cash if you plan to tip the driver. Entry fees to any sites you want to enter (the Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican Museums) are separate and must be paid on the day. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for the season.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal.
• private Mercedes sedan or minivan for the full 9 hours.
• English-speaking driver with live commentary during the drive.
• flexible itinerary shaped to your interests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 10:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by AIM LIMO ROME

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving at Civitavecchia and want to see Rome's major sights without the pace of a group: your driver adjusts the route and timing to what matters to you, and you return to the port with time to spare before departure.

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Top questions

Can I choose which Rome attractions to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is flexible. You tell your driver which sights you want to prioritize and how long to spend at each. The driver will suggest a route that fits the 9-hour window, but the choice is yours.

Does the tour include entry tickets to the Colosseum, Pantheon or Vatican?

No, entry tickets are not included and must be arranged and paid for separately. Your driver can advise on opening hours and help you plan which sites to visit, but you'll purchase admission on the day.

What is St. Peter's Basilica and why is it on the itinerary?

St. Peter's Basilica is the papal church in Vatican City and one of Rome's most significant Renaissance buildings. It's included as a major landmark your driver will show you, though entry to the basilica itself is separate and optional.

Why can't the driver explain things once we get out of the vehicle?

Italian law protects officially licensed tour guides by restricting commentary to licensed professionals. Your driver can talk about attractions while driving, but cannot elaborate once you've stepped outside the vehicle.

What happens if my ship is delayed and I'm late getting back to Civitavecchia?

Let your driver know immediately if you're running behind schedule. The return time is set for 4:30pm to give you a buffer before departure, but communicate any changes as soon as you know them.

Is the Pantheon's concrete dome really still the world's largest unreinforced one?

Yes, the Pantheon's dome, built nearly 2,000 years ago, remains the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. It's 43 metres across and rises to the same height, with an open oculus at the top letting light pour into the interior.