Rome · SHORE EXCURSIONS
13 reviewed
Good shore excursions sell out in Rome, and the best sell out first. Here are the 13 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar fills.
Small-group Rome highlights from Civitavecchia with an air-conditioned minivan, hop-on stops, and a one-hour Vatican moment.
“Marcello our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and kept us all on time to enable us to see all the fantastic sights of Rome.”
A private Rome day trip from Civitavecchia with dockside pickup, a comfy minivan, guided stops at the Forum, Pantheon, Trevi, and St. Peter’s Square.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and his driving was great. He showed us the best places to eat and have our gelato.”
Guided 6-hour Rome shore tour from Civitavecchia: Vatican sights, Colosseum area, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and return to port.
“From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. Katia, the port tour coordinator, was super patient and friendly. With many ships in port, there was a shortage of shuttles. We were very concerned about missing the tour and called Katia. She was super patient and assured us they would wait. We arrived 10 minutes late and apologized to the group and guide. We recommend fellow cruisers disembark earlier. We came 15 minutes before the tour start time because we were told the shuttle ride is only 5 minutes. It is, but waiting took us another 20 minutes. Marco, our guide, was truly outstanding. His knowledge was impressive, his storytelling was…”
Civitavecchia to Rome in one day: guided Vatican and Rome icons, port pickup, photo time, and enough free time to breathe.
“An Exertive excursion but worth every minute. The opportunity to touch history and to learn about the history was an experience I will always remember!”
Rome in one day from Civitavecchia: port pickup, an English-speaking guide, Vatican sights, Colosseum views, Pantheon, Trevi and Navona.
“The crowds were tremendous, Kate lead us thru the maze. We had a car waiting after each sight we visited, with limited mobility it was the best way to see the highlights.”
Private 9-hour Rome and Vatican shore excursion from Civitavecchia with skip-the-line Colosseum and Vatican, plus Trevi, views, and fast pacing.
“Very nice and organized my whole family enjoyed it !”
A private, air-conditioned Rome day from Civitavecchia: easy pier pickup, big-site sightseeing, and a driver who keeps everything moving.
“Our driver took us wherever we wanted to go in a short time period. he took us to places I had never seen before. He didn't speak English great, but he used Google translate whenever he couldn't communicate well. Plus, he took us to a wine and food tasting in Civitavecchia for free at the end of the day. It was worth it to do a private tour for the short time we had in Rome and for the flexibility.”
A cruise-day friendly Rome tour from Civitavecchia, with guided stops at St. Peter’s, Castel Sant’Angelo, and the Colosseum.
“Our guide Manuel was excellent, super friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic!”
Private Mercedes Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia with port pickup, a tight sights route, and Pantheon, Trevi, Navona, Gianicolo.
“Our tour guide Emi, was on time and gave us a very memorable tour of Rome. He showed us many little gems in Rome. Arranged lunch at a little family restaurant, that was amazing.. Was open to our request. The tour exceeded all our expectations”
A 6 to 7 hour Civitavecchia shore excursion hitting St. Peter’s Square, the Colosseum exterior, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona.
“Better taxi hire... it's a total steal. Makes me completely doubtful of viator. One thinking it saves compared to the tours offered by cruise ships but it was an absolute mistakeAuto-translated”
A private, port-to-Rome day trip that pairs classic Roman sights with guided Vatican Museums skip-the-line access and tickets included.
“Alberto was our driver and tour guide. He was phenomenal and I would recommend him to my family and friends. He kept us safe and on time so that we could see all of the highlights of Rome. We asked him to take us to eat gelato and he went to several until we found an authentic place as we had asked. We really appreciated his willingness to go the extra mile so we could experience an authentic version of Rome.”
Private one-day Rome drive with an English-speaking driver, dockside pickup, and fast stops at the Pantheon, Trevi, Navona, and Vatican.
“Our driver acted as an unofficial tour guide. He was great. He talked about the areas we were driving through and he had some audio clips cued up for us to listen to for a few spots. He was very responsive as our plans changed slightly throughout the day. He took us to a great spot for lunch. So, so glad we ended up with our driver.”
Private Rome pre-cruise tour with hotel pickup and Civitavecchia port drop-off. Trevi, Pantheon, Forum and more in about 3 hours.
“We had very comfortable tours 2 vans with Dario and I'm sorry, I forget names. Good drivers, crazy city! Happy to stop and take pictures, offered bottled water on this particularly hot, hot day. Would happily travel with these guys again!”
