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Vatican & Rome Highlights Shore Trip

From€1,055
9 hours
Vatican City, Italy

About this activity

Experience the Vatican's treasures and Rome's iconic landmarks on a private shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port, including skip-the-line access and personalized guidance.

Highlights

  • Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Private tour tailored to your interests
  • Round-trip transportation from Civitavecchia Port
  • Expert guide providing historical insights

Full description

Discover the artistic and historical wonders of the Vatican and Rome on this exclusive shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port. Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, where you'll marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo's frescoes. Enjoy personalized attention from your expert guide as you explore St. Peter's Basilica and other iconic landmarks. With round-trip transportation provided, this tour offers a seamless and enriching experience tailored to your interests, ensuring you make the most of your time in Rome.

Included / Excluded

  • Private tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Round-trip transportation from Civitavecchia Port
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Your tour will start as soon as your ship reaches the dock in Civitavecchia port: a private English-speaking driver will come and pick you up at the dock on board of a VIP car or minivan. You will be escorted to the centre of Rome where a private, licensed guide will join you for a memorable tour, sharing with you all their knowledge about the city of Rome (all our guides have either a degree in Archaeology or in Art History). The first part of the tour will bring you to the Vatican, to one of the most visited Museum in the world: Vatican Museums!

Duration: 2 minAdmission: YES
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After entering the Vatican Museums and admiring the astonishing Sistine Chapel. You will spend some minutes in the most famous chapel in the world where Pop are elected!

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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When your tour of the Colosseum is finished your guide will take you to the Pantheon, one of Rome’s most fascinating and best preserved buildings. Here you will also stop for a complimentary ice-cream, to end your tour on a sweet note! If you have enough time before re-embarking on your ship, the guide will be delighted to show you other highlights of Rome, like Trevi Fountain, Venice Square and Navona Square. As this is a private tour, it can be customized according to your desires and you can walk at your own pace.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Pass by: Enjoy your city tour with Colosseum and Vatican Tours by Italy Wonders, TripAdvisor Experience Partner

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour duration is approximately 9 hours
  • Private tour allows for itinerary customization
  • Meals and beverages are not included in the tour price

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress modestly for religious sites
  • Bring a valid passport or ID for port access
  • Be prepared for security checks at Vatican sites

Cancellation policy

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • At the cruise port, please do NOT take the shuttle bus
  • The order of the itinerary might change due to availability tickets
  • Please bring a copy of your ID or driver license since it is necessary for the entrance at the Colosseum
  • Please note: with the use of the wheelchair you won't be able to access to all the areas of the museums
  • Please Note: In some areas the stroller must be carried by yourself due to architectural restrictions
  • Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.

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I recommend

Very good explanation of the guide

Santiago PApr 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Very fun!

Super fun and would definitely do it again!

Tori NMar 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately At the cruise port, please do NOT take the shuttle bus The order of the itinerary might change due to availability tickets Please bring a copy of your ID or driver license since it is necessary for the entrance at the Colosseum Please note: with the use of the wheelchair you won't be able to access to all the areas of the museums Please Note: In some areas the stroller must be carried by yourself due to architectural restrictions Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
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