Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port worth booking?
Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port is a 9-hour experience in Vatican City, Italy, from $1,178 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (17)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $1,178 per person
Enjoy an overview of the best sights that Rome can offer in one day. Your English speaking driver will pick you up at the port and drive you to the heart of Rome, Venice Square, where the Victor Emanuel monument, called “the Wedding Cake,” is located. Next, you will visit are the remnants of the ancient great history of the city: the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Capitol Hill, the Palatine Hill and the Baths of Caracalla. We return to the center of Rome to visit the most famous of all ancient city temples; the Pantheon. Walk through Piazza Navona, see the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. We will stop for a traditional Italian Lunch and shopping. The city tour continues in the afternoon with a visit to the Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, to explore the richest storehouse of art in the world: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon you will be driven back to the pier.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy an overview of the best sights that Rome can offer in one day. Your English speaking driver will pick you up at the port and drive you to the heart of Rome, Venice Square, where the Victor Emanuel monument, called “the Wedding Cake,” is located. Next, you will visit are the remnants of the ancient great history of the city: the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Capitol Hill, the Palatine Hill and the Baths of Caracalla. We return to the center of Rome to visit the most famous of all ancient city temples; the Pantheon. Walk through Piazza Navona, see the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. We will stop for a traditional Italian Lunch and shopping. The city tour continues in the afternoon with a visit to the Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, to explore the richest storehouse of art in the world: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon you will be driven back to the pier.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Skip the line Vatican Tickets (purchased from the official Vatican website)
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Colosseum and Pantheon tickets
- St. Peter's Basilica hearphones
What you'll see and do
Circo Massimo
Enjoy an overview of the Circus Maximus, the first largest stadium to be built in ancient Rome which held horse and chariot races to entertain the Roman public. Overlooking it, you find the Palatine Hill, where according to Roman legends, Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf who raised them.
15 minutes here
Piazza Venezia
Drive by the famous wedding cake, the monument dedicated to the first king of unified Italy: Victor Emanuel II, a splendid neoclassical white marble interpretation of the nearby Roman Forum.
Pass by without stopping
Trevi Fountain
Toss a coin into the Trevi fountain for good luck and a safe return to Rome, or toss two to find love in Rome, as the legend goes, and take in the beauty of the theme of "taming of the waters" the fountain presents.
45 minutes here
Spanish Steps
Climb the Spanish Steps as the famous actors did in the late 1900s, and walk through Via Condotti where the most important designer bouitiques are located.
45 minutes here
Pantheon
Visit the most famous of all ancient Roman temples, the Pantheon, which was dedicated to many Roman deities until it became the first Roman Catholic church of all times. Step inside and admire the beautiful marble floors, walls, and ceiling where the Oculus is centered.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Piazza Navona
Walk through one of the most beautiful Baroque squares of the world: Navona Square, where you can enjoy the three marvelous fountains by Bernini.
60 minutes here
Vatican City
Visit the Vatican, the smallest state in the world, and explore the richest storehouse of art in the world: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Minivan Upgraded+Vatican Guide
Vatican Tickets Included Mercedes Minivan: For small families who need more space and comfort Pickup included
Sedan Upgraded+Vatican Guide
Vatican Tickets Included Mercedes Sedan: For solo travelers, couples and small families Pickup included
Mercedes Minivan
Vatican Tickets Included Pickup included
Mecedes Sedan
Vatican Tickets Included Pickup included
Upgrade minivan +guide all day
Tour guide included all day: Licensed lecture tour guide included for the whole day Vatican tickets included Pickup included
Upgrade sedan + guide all day
tour guide included all day: Licensed lecture tour guide for the whole day is included Vatican tickets included Pickup included
Van Upgraded+Vatican Guide
Vatican Tickets Included Mercedes Van: For large families who need a lot of space Pickup included
Mercedes Van
Vatican Tickets Included Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Italy Privat Excursions
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour with great company
What a wonderful day we had with this company and their driver, Giuliano. We couldn’t believe how much we saw in the time we had. Giuliano was very friendly and explained so much to us. The car was clean and we totally enjoyed our Rome experience. Highly recommend this company. We saw so much in the time we had. It was a wonderful experience.
via Tripadvisor
Great Day in Rome
Wonderful Guide and Driver, loved the Vatican and Pantheon. Loved the access our Guide provided, bypassing long lines was a blessing and made it easier by far.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with both your guide and driver. Visiting iconic sites like the Vatican and the Pantheon is so much more enjoyable when you can skip the long lines and maximize your time exploring. Providing that seamless, priority access is a top priority for us, and we are thrilled it made your day in Rome stress-free and memorable. We will be sure to pass your kind feedback along to the team. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic tour in the future!
via Viator
Nick is the Best Tour Guide in Rome! We'll be Back!
Best day tour in Rome imagined! We had SO much fun with Nick on our tour. It was such a hot day the day we toured Rome (and I had injured my knee jet skiing a few days earlier, so I was walking with a cane), but Nick managed to find the closest places to drop us off, shade to cool off, and kept cold water for us to drink nearby. I feel like we saw everything we could fit in...the Coliseum, Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Palatine Hill, and more. He also arranged for us to have this incredible family style meal at a fun restaurant...we had multiple courses, multiple bottles of wine for all 8 of us, and the price was incredibly reasonable, including a tip (which, we know is unusual in Europe, but we are from the U.S. and the service was just THAT incredible). The meal was truly incredible. We had dinner reservations later that night at another restaurant after Nick dropped us off at our hotel, and we were still so full from our amazing lunch, we could barely eat one more than appetizers at dinner. I highly, highly recommend this tour, and I truly hope you get Nick. He is the BEST...I am convinced we all consider Rome on of our favorite stops on this vacation because of Nick! lol.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this incredible review! Hearing that Nick helped make Rome one of the absolute favorite stops of your entire vacation means the world to our team. Navigating Rome with a knee injury in the summer heat is no small feat, so we are so glad Nick took such attentive care of you. Spotting shaded spots, keeping cold water on hand, and securing the absolute closest drop-off points is exactly the personalized service we aim to provide. It is fantastic how much ground you managed to cover despite the heat, from the Colosseum and Vatican down to the Trevi Fountain. That multi-course family lunch sounds like an absolute highlight, even if it meant you could only manage appetizers for dinner later that evening! We will be sure to pass your glowing words directly to Nick. He will be thrilled to know he made such a lasting impression on your family. Thank you for recommending us so highly, and we hope to welcome you all back to Italy for another adventure in the future!
via Viator
The Perfect Way to Experience Rome
Valter was absolutely wonderful and made our time in Rome one of the highlights of our trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and so easy to spend the day with. Having Valter drive us throughout Rome made a huge difference. He knew exactly where to take us and was able to get us close to the key sights, allowing us to see and experience so much more than we ever could have on our own. He shared so much interesting information along the way and made the entire experience fun for our whole family. We never felt rushed, and the day was easy and memorable from start to finish. We truly would not have seen nearly as much or enjoyed Rome as much without Valter. We would recommend him without hesitation to anyone visiting Rome!
via Tripadvisor
Must do in summer!!!
Absolutely amazing and flawless experience. Communication back and forth through email was clear, detailed and informative. We went back and forth perfecting our day. This is a must-do if you're traveling to Rome in the summer. It was 107° in the city and we were able to cover a lot of ground hopping in and out of an air conditioned vehicle. Our guide was amazing and extremely familiar with Roman history, pointing things out to us that we would have missed on our own.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1,178 to $2,100
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Italy Privat Excursions, who run 14 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.5.
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Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vatican City.
How much does Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port cost?
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Prices start at $1,178 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Vatican City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port 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 Vatican City is not rushed.
Is Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Vatican City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port 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 Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port?
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Around 6 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City?
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On Outty we rank every Vatican City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max, Skip-The-Line Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel & Optional Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica Guided Tour. 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 Vatican City?
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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 Vatican City?
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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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port?
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Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; On-board WiFi; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Skip the line Vatican Tickets (purchased from the official Vatican website). Not included: Lunch; Gratuities; Colosseum and Pantheon tickets; and St. Peter's Basilica hearphones. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Vatican City. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Vatican City. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port?
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Across 17 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Minivan Upgraded+Vatican Guide, Sedan Upgraded+Vatican Guide, Mercedes Minivan, Mecedes Sedan. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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