Rome tour from Civitavecchia: Vatican, Colosseum & flexible stops

A morning at St. Peter's, the Colosseum's corridors, Trevi Fountain's crowds, and whatever else fits the afternoon

A nine-hour driving tour of Rome departing from Port of Civitavecchia with private transfer and a driver who adjusts the route to your interests. The itinerary includes St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Circus Maximus and Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, with flexibility to spend more time at sites that matter to you or skip ones you prefer to miss. A professional guide is available for an additional fee paid locally.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Vatican City1h
2. Colosseum45m
3. Trevi Fountain45m
4. Pantheon45m
5. Circus Maximus45m · entry included
6. Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi30m

Explore Rome's main attractions

• Visit St. Peter's Square and Basilica
• See the Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Walk through Piazza di Spagna
• Visit Fontana di Trevi
• Explore the Pantheon
• Discover Circus Maximus
• Visit Janiculum Hill

The experience

You're picked up at the port and driven into Rome for the day, which means no arranging taxis or figuring out the metro when your ship is docked for only a few hours. The driver stays with you the whole time, so you're not navigating between sites or hunting for transport between stops. St. Peter's Square and Basilica anchor the morning, then you move through the city hitting the landmarks: the Colosseum and Roman Forum (where you can walk the corridors and explore what remains of the ancient structure), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Circus Maximus (which once held 250,000 spectators for chariot races), and Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi on the Janiculum hill overlooking the city.

The tour's real advantage is the flexibility. If you want to spend an extra hour at the Colosseum instead of rushing through five sites, tell the driver and he'll rearrange the day. If there's a neighborhood or a church or a square you read about and want to see, you can redirect him there. You're not locked into a fixed itinerary or a group pace. Bottled water is included, and the nine-hour window gives you real time at each stop instead of a quick photo and move on.

A professional guide can be arranged for an additional cost you settle with the operator before the tour starts. Without one, the driver is there to help you navigate and get between sites, but the experience is self-guided. You'll need a valid ID or passport to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Bring it with you from the ship.

What’s included

• Private transfer from Port of Civitavecchia to Rome and back.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• stops at St. Peter's Square and Basilica, Colosseum and Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Circus Maximus and Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:45, the last at 09:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rome Cabs Shuttle

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving by cruise and don't have a car or want to avoid the metro and taxis between sites. The private transfer from the port means you start the day in Rome instead of spending an hour figuring out transport, and the driver's flexibility lets you linger at the Colosseum or skip ahead to Trevi Fountain depending on what matters most to you.

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Top questions

Can I visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum on this tour?

Yes. The Colosseum and Roman Forum are included stops where you can explore the corridors, tiered seating areas, and the remains of shops and structures from ancient Rome. You'll need to bring a valid ID or passport for entry.

What happens if I want to skip a site or spend more time somewhere?

The driver adjusts the route to your preferences. If you want to linger at the Pantheon or skip Circus Maximus to explore a neighborhood instead, you tell him and he rearranges the stops to fit your interests within the nine-hour window.

Is a guide included, or do I explore on my own?

The driver is with you all day to help with navigation and logistics, but the tour is self-guided unless you arrange a professional guide separately, which costs extra and is paid locally.

What is Circus Maximus, and is it worth visiting?

Circus Maximus was ancient Rome's largest chariot racetrack, holding up to 250,000 spectators. Today it's a grassy basin where you can walk the corridors that led to the tiered seating, explore shops and taverns, and see the medieval Torre della Moletta overlooking the site.

Does the tour include time at Vatican City?

Yes. St. Peter's Square and Basilica are included stops on the itinerary, visited as part of the day's route through the city.

How does pickup from the cruise port work?

The driver meets you at Port of Civitavecchia and drives you into Rome for the day, then returns you to the port. This eliminates the need to arrange separate transport or figure out public transit between the ship and the city.