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4.9 · 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Joe Banana Limos
Duration
8h–9h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Start & pickup
07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A full day with a private driver at your disposal, from Rome or straight from the Civitavecchia port, with pickup where you want it and the day shaped to your own list of sights, rated 4.93 across 58 reviews.

English speaking driver, vehicle, fuel, tolls and parking are included at €451 per person, lunch, tickets and guides inside the sites are not.

In our comparison: #20 of 34 in City & Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
From RomeThe page pricefrom Rome Pickup included€451 for 2+ people
From Civitavecchia Portfrom Civitavecchia Port Pickup included€451 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • English speaking driver, highway tolls, gasoline, taxes, parkings
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees or guides in sites

Reviews

4.9
58 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 57 of 58

Star breakdown of all 58 ratings

5 stars
55 · 95%
4 stars
2 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable drivers and flexible routes; some departures were disrupted by pickup problems.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable drivers explain Rome's history and answer questions
  • Flexible routes adapt to requested sights and family needs
  • Clean, comfortable vehicles for travel from the cruise port
  • Efficient routing covers major sights and gets travellers back to their ship on time
  • Helpful planning and clear communication before the trip

Complaints

  • Some report pickup delays, while others describe punctual collections at the port

Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 February 2018 to 18 May 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
We pick up from any accommodations in Rome
Operator
Joe Banana Limos; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other City & Sightseeing Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #20 of 34€4518h–9h4.93 (58)private
Discover Rome in a Day – Private Driver Tour€580 per group8h5.0 (270)private
10 Wonders of Rome in 3 hrs€453h4.97 (289)shared
Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome and Vatican Museums with Your Driver€5708h4.99 (136)private

Ranked #20 of 34 in City & Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €804, median €186; typical length 3h 15m. 20 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 34 City & Sightseeing Tours

From €451 per adult · From Rome