From Civitavecchia: Private Rome Highlights Tour w/ Tickets

From$995
9 hours
Civitavecchia, Italy

About this activity

Make the most of your time in Italy on a private excursion designed for cruise passengers. Depart from Civitavecchia and reach Rome to enter the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Sistine Chapel.

Highlights

  • Walk in the footsteps of ancient Roman gladiators on a private Colosseum tour
  • See all of Rome's biggest landmarks in just one day, with skip-the-line tickets
  • Explore the Roman Forum to learn about its politics, religion and daily life
  • Marvel at the masterpieces of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica
  • Stroll through the charming historic center and admire the Trevi Fountain

Full description

Experience the best of Rome on a tight schedule by joining a private day trip with a roundtrip transfer from the Port of Civitavecchia. Explore the highlights of this elegant city with skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica.

Meet your driver upon arrival at the port and make your way toward the city to find your guide. Learn all about the lives of the ancient Romans in the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. See how they lived and worked, how they worshipped, and how they were entertained by bloody gladiator spectacles. 

Browse through the large collection of world-famous artworks at the Vatican Museums before stepping into the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo's mesmerizing frescoes. Admire the majesty of St Peter's Basilica for a comprehensive Vatican experience.

Take a relaxing stroll through the historic city center, visiting the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Finally, say goodbye to your guide and board your car to be taken back to the port perfectly in time for departure.

Included / Excluded

  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Tour guide
  • Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica skip-the-line ticket
  • Colosseum skip-the-line ticket
  • Roman Forum skip-the-line ticket
  • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

Start Location

Porto di Civitavecchia, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Civitavecchia, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Important information

Know before you book

  • The Basilica of St. Peter's may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. In these cases, the Vatican Museums will be explored in more detail
  • The Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification. If a person needs assistance from another, that person also receives an accessible entrance. Please inform the activity provider when booking if you fit into these requirements, and they will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from your total

Know before you go

  • Your driver will meet you as you disembark your ship and bring you to Rome where you will meet your guide. Please provide your ship details upon booking
  • Taxis may be used over long distances. Please remember to bring euro cash to pay for these on the day
  • Please email the ages of any children traveling with you to office@througheternity.com
  • Please advise if there are any travelers with mobility concerns, so the provider can best accommodate you
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 15 days before the activity starts

15 or more days before the tour day: 90% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; Between 8 and 14 days before the tour day: 50% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; 7 days or less: no refund.

Reviews

TRIPADVISOR
newp0rt99
Aug 2026
5.0

Great tour! Covered all of the major sites with some fun facts along the way. Very pleased and definitely recommend this company. Their communication was professional and responsive.

TRIPADVISOR
P4444PPlancew
Aug 2026
5.0

Enrica was absolutely fantastic!! She was so knowledgeable and moved at the pace our group wanted to move . I highly recommend this tour but above all I recommend Enrica as a guide .

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Maureen O'Malley
Aug 2026
5.0

We had an amazing experience on our Colosseum tour! Our guide, Paolo, was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. He was a great storyteller and helped us to visualize what life was like during the Roman Empire!