--- title: Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 416 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 90 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 60 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-for-first-timers-private-shore-excursion-from-civitavecchia-port/ --- # Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port **Guidekin's take:** A cruise day for first timers: port pickup at Civitavecchia, an English speaking driver in an air conditioned minivan and a day customised around the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Trevi, seen mostly from outside, rated 5 across 90 reviews. Port transfers, driver and commentary are included at €416 per person; tickets and food are not. In our comparison: #60 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Soak up the history and culture of Rome, during this full-day shore excursion including Civitavecchia Port pickup and drop-off, a private English Speaking driver, and transportation by air-conditioned minivan. Customize the day based on your interests with possible stops at the Colosseum (FROM THE OUTSIDE ONLY, IF YOU WANT TO ENTER IT, TICKETS ARE NEEDED TO BE PREBOOKED SO LET US KNOW AT THE TIME OF THE BOOKING), Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Victor Emmanuel Monument, St. Peter’s Square, and the Catacombs ancient burial site. You’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch before heading back to the port to board your cruise ship. Monument tickets can be purchased in advance with an upgrade after booking. ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked ## Key facts - Price: from €416 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome Private Excursions - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 5.0 from 90 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 90 of 90. - 5 stars: 90 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable drivers and flexible routes from the ship; closures have sometimes prevented Vatican visits. **Praised:** - Drivers share detailed local history and answer questions - Flexible itineraries tailored to families and requested sights - Reliable pickup at the ship and punctual returns to port - Vehicle access close to landmarks reduces walking between stops - Informative Vatican guides and smoothly arranged entry **Complaints:** - Closures have prevented visits inside St. Peter's Basilica or the Vatican museums Written by Guidekin from the 88 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2016-08-25 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Port pickup and drop-off - Live commentary on board - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - English Speaking driver ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Colosseum (We suggest to see it from the outside, let us know at the moment of the booking if you want to see it from the inside as tickets must be prebooked) - Catacombs of Saint Callixtus ## Itinerary 1. **Roman Forum** (15m) - You will take a view of the Forum from an higher point 2. **Circo Massimo** (10m) - You will pass by and stop for some pics 3. **Catacombe di San Callisto** (1h; admission included) - On demand, by discussing it with your driver, you can opt to visit the Catacombs of St Callixtus, where, escorted by a local guide who works for the Catacombs, you will be exploring the tunnels for about 45 minutes (8 euro per person to be paid on site) 4. **Pantheon** (30m) - You will see the inside, if there is not too much of a wait 5. **Trevi Fountain** (30m) - You will toss the famous coin in, wishing to come back 6. **St. Peter's Square** (30m) - In this tour you will not enter the Vatican, such as the Museums or the Sistine Chapel, but you will have time to hang out in the Square of the Basilica for pics ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 1 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Dress code is smart casual Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €832 | €416 | | 4 | €972 | €243 | | 6 | €1038 | €173 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €32 per person. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #60 of 360** | €416 | 9h | 5.0 (90) | private | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Private/Group 4 Hours Golf Cart SightseeingTour](/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-group-4-hours-golf-cart-sightseeingtour/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.99 (1048) | private | | [Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option](/italy/rome/tours/rome-on-a-golf-cart-semi-private-tour-max-6-with-private-option/?format=md) | €139 | 3h | 4.98 (2839) | shared | Ranked #60 of 360 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €4913, median €175; typical length 3h. 319 of 360 are private. 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