Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port
At a glance
Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port is a 9h private experience in Vatican City, , operated by Italy Privat Excursions. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $1,181.51 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Bottled water, WiFi on board.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip the line Vatican Tickets (purchased from the official Vatican website)
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Colosseum and Pantheon tickets
- St. Peter's Basilica hearphones
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
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.
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3 · 45m
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.
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Stop 4 · 45m
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.
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Stop 5 · 30m
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.
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Stop 6 · 1h
Walk through one of the most beautiful Baroque squares of the world: Navona Square, where you can enjoy the three marvelous fountains by Bernini.
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Stop 7 · 3h
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.
Meeting point
Our driver will wait for you right outside of the ship holding a sign with your name written on, please make sure your cell phone works just in case the driver needs to call you.
Good to know
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $1,181.51 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Bottled water; WiFi on board; Air-conditioned vehicle; Skip the line Vatican Tickets (purchased from the official Vatican website).
Where does it start?
Our driver will wait for you right outside of the ship holding a sign with your name written on, please make sure your cell phone works just in case the driver needs to call you.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Vatican City.
