Full-Day Tour of Rome & Vatican City’s Iconic Landmarks

About this activity

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    8 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    1
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

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  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup included

    On the morning of your excursion, the coordination center will contact you via WhatsApp to ensure everything is smoothly coordinated. Your driver will be waiting just outside the Civitavecchia cruise terminal, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. Since all details are already confirmed in advance, you can simply head to the private excursion pick-up area for a stress-free start to your tour.

Highlights

  • See the stunning Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
  • Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum on a guided tour of Rome
  • Enjoy a convenient pickup and drop-off from the Civitavecchia Port
  • Customize your itinerary to include an interior visit to the Colosseum
  • Savor authentic Italian cuisine at your own pace during a lunch stop

Your experience

Set out on a special trip through Rome and Vatican City, planned for cruise travelers coming to Civitavecchia Port.

This day-long visit gives a perfect mix of past, art, and stunning sights, making sure a great time in one of the world’s most famous towns.

Start your journey with an easy pickup right from the cruise terminal at Civitavecchia.

Relax in a comfy, cool ride as you take a one-hour trip to the center of Rome, where your discovery of the Eternal City begins.

Start by going to the famous Vatican Museums.

There, you will see some of the best art collections in the world, like the beautiful Sistine Chapel decorated with Michelangelo’s amazing paintings on the ceiling.

Carry on at St.

Peter’s Basilica; this is the biggest church in the whole world and it is loved not just for its pretty building but also for its deep religious meaning.

Next, visit the great Colosseum, one of Rome's best-known landmarks.

This tour will only show the outside, but lots of time will be given for taking amazing pictures and seeing the size of this old building.

At last, take pleasure in an outside look at the old Roman Forum, the ancient center of public life in Rome.

Here, one can take a picture of the leftovers of buildings that once acted as temples, public places, and marketplaces.

During this day, lots of time will be given to enjoy real Italian food with a choice of places to have pizza gelato and espresso (does not include lunch in tour price).

After your tour it will bring you back to Civitavecchia Port easily making sure you come back on time for your ship to leave.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Customizable Itinerary
  • English speaking driver only / for guide, please select option and language
What's Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • All Entrance fees | Details on itinerary
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

2 pickup location options:

Civitavecchia, Port of Civitavecchia

2
Van

(1 hour)

3
Vatican City

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1.5 hours)

4
Sistine Chapel

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1.5 hours)

5
St. Peter's Basilica

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour

6
Rome

Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time (1 hour)

7
Roman Forum

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

8
Van

(1 hour)

2 drop-off locations:

Port of Civitavecchia, Civitavecchia

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Flash photography

Know before you go

  • Tickets to the Vatican Museums start from €30 per person
  • Security checks are conducted before entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • The return journey to Civitavecchia Port takes approximately 1 hour
  • Contact us for itinerary customization