--- 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: 88 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 59 of 368 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 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 88 reviews. Port transfers, driver and commentary are included at €416 per person; tickets and food are not. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €416 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 88 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome Private Excursions - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Dress code is smart casual ## How it compares in Private Tours Ranked **#59 of 368** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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