Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 44 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour worth booking?
Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour is a 9-hour experience in Lake Bracciano, Italy, from $1125 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 44 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (44)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $1125 per person
Explore Rome like a local on a private 9-hour shore excursion in a brand-new Mercedes van. Enjoy stress-free pickup and drop-off right at your ship with a guaranteed on-time return (28 years of 100% reliability!). Your
What you get
About this experience
Explore Rome like a local on a private 9-hour shore excursion in a brand-new Mercedes van. Enjoy stress-free pickup and drop-off right at your ship with a guaranteed on-time return (28 years of 100% reliability!). Your native, English-speaking driver will share rich historical insights and insider tips as you travel between iconic sights. To skip the main lines, pre-purchase Colosseum tickets for 9:45–10:00 AM and Vatican Museum tickets for 1:30–2:00 PM on Viator before you go!
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
Not included
- Lunch
- Colosseum Entrance Ticket
- Gratuity
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
Will stop at the Colosseum, where after your driver historical explanations, you will have free time to walk around outside for pictures of that area (recommended) or prepurchasing the tickets for a 09.45 / 10.00 am
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Roman Forum
Roman Forum view from the top of the Imperial Forum Street, with 10 minutes explanation / photo stop.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Circo Massimo
Picture stop from Aventine Hill, facing Palatine Hill with the Emperor Palaces and the Circus Maximus race track down below.
5 minutes here
Piazza Venezia
Victor Emanuel Monument and Mussolini Palace driving by with explanation / photo 5 minutes stop.
5 minutes here
Pantheon
You will visit it inside after your driver guide explanations and yoy will have to make a reservation in advance on line(cost Euro 5 each Not included). 20 minutes total stop.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Trevi Fountain
Will stop for explanations and photo opportunities and you will walk on your own to the fountain to throw your coin inside.
20 minutes here
Spanish Steps
Will stop and you will walk around to see the Spanish Steps and for shopping/photo opportunities
20 minutes here
Vatican Museums
2.30 hours visit of the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel prepurchasing the "Skip the line" tkts , for a 01.45 / 02.00 pm entrance.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Civitavecchia Port
Roundtrip Transfer time from Civitavecchia Port to Rome and back (2 hours)
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lake Bracciano
At the port, In front of the ship, at the end of the "Arrival Lounge" (if any at the dock), NO shuttle bus, your name written on a sign.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
At the port, In front of the ship, at the end of the "Arrival Lounge" (if any at the dock), NO shuttle bus, your name written on a sign.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions in Italy
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Colosseum and Vatican museum will be partly weelchair accessible
- Baby seats available Upon request at Reservation
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 44 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
44 verified traveler reviews for Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An Exceptional 9-Hour Private Rome & Vatican Tour — Federico from ShoreExcursionsInItaly.net Was Fantastic!
Our family of four traveled all the way from Hawaii, USA, to Italy as part of our Mediterranean cruise, and our private Rome & Vatican tour with Federico was truly one of the highlights of our trip. If we could give more than 5 stars, we absolutely would! We especially love supporting family-owned businesses, so it was wonderful to have such a personal and memorable experience with a local company. Federico was an outstanding guide and driver. Being from the area, he shared wonderful knowledge of Rome’s history, geography, culture, landmarks, and local life, which gave us a much deeper appreciation for everything we were seeing. As visitors from Hawaii, we especially enjoyed hearing his local perspective and learning about Rome from someone who knows the area so well. He was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely enjoyable to spend the day with. Most importantly, we always felt safe and well taken care of. Federico was an excellent driver, and his Mercedes van was spotlessly clean, very spacious and comfortable for our family of four, and—most importantly during the Italian summer—had excellent working air conditioning! We also really enjoyed the private guided Vatican tour with Riccardo, a knowledgeable local guide arranged through the same company. The coordination and timing were excellent. Everything worked together seamlessly, and we were still able to see all of the attractions on our list without feeling rushed. We were able to see so much of Rome while still feeling comfortable and relaxed throughout the day. Federico made navigating the city easy and stress-free, and his knowledge brought the history and sights to life. Our pickup at the cruise pier was slightly delayed, but once we were on our way, we had an absolutely wonderful day, and Federico made the rest of our experience exceptional. We would highly recommend Federico and Shore Excursions In Italy to our friends and family and would absolutely book with them again if we return to Rome. We came all the way from Hawaii, and Federico and Riccardo helped make our day in Rome a truly memorable part of our European adventure. Thank you, Federico and Riccardo, for an unforgettable day in Rome! We hope to see you again someday! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5+ stars from our family! 🌺
Response from the operator: Dear Scarlett, Thanks so much for your extended and nice detailed review about your day with us while touring Rome and Vatican Museum from Civitavecchia Port with Federico as your driver and Riccardo as your Vatican guide! It's such a pleasure for us to have shown you the beauties of our city and that you had a great time! Thanks for recommending us to your Friends and we are looking forward to meeting you soon again!
via Tripadvisor
Outstanding
Tailored to our specific requests - fantastic. We told the guide what we wanted to see and a day long curated journey was made for us.
via Viator
Timeline was tight to get...
Timeline was tight to get into Roma for a shore excursion to the Colosseum and the Vatican. Our driver was a huge help to make that possible and comfortable. Highly recommend if you only have one day to hit Roma starting from the port…
Response from the operator: Thanks David for recommending us and pleased you could enjoy your Private Rome Tour!
via Viator
Great Experience with a Private Driver in Rome
I would very highly recommend Shore Excursions in Italy, after our wonderful experience in Rome May 2026. Our driver, Frederico, was friendly, personable and very knowledgeable, not to mention a good, safe driver. We were picked up literally steps from our ship. Also. we received very prompt replies to all our communications with Monica, she was terrific. We were very impressed with all facets of this company. They would receive my highest recommendation.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your nice review! Glad to know you had a good time with us!
via Tripadvisor
A must for families
I don’t think we could have navigated Rome without Jose our driver in the 8h shore time. We were able to see the Colosseum underground and floor (separate tickets). He dropped us off on time and exactly where we needed to be. Then picked us up for a visit to Vatican museums (separate tickets). Got us on time to get back to ship. We were able to catch lunch at a bistro and visit Trevi fountain too and at the end he was able to take us to the best view of Rome
Response from the operator: Thanks for your review and Happy to know you could visit all the Highlights you were supposed to!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lake Bracciano.
How much does Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $1125 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lake Bracciano usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lake Bracciano is not rushed.
Is Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 44 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Lake Bracciano, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lake Bracciano can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lake Bracciano and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Civitavecchia Shore Excursion to Rome Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lake Bracciano within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lake Bracciano?
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On Outty we rank every Lake Bracciano experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour, Food Tasty and History Tour in Civitavecchia, VIP Tour of Rome (3/5/8hrs) Colosseum & Vatican Museums. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lake Bracciano?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lake Bracciano?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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