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Civitavecchia · Lazio · Italy
Vatican and Colosseum Private Tour from the Civitavecchia Cruise Port
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From $788.05 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This private full-day tour from the Port of Civitavecchia is designed for travelers who wish to experience the highlights of Rome in a single day, with a strong focus on art, archaeology, and historical context. The itinerary combines two of the city’s most significant areas: Vatican City and Ancient Rome, offering guided visits to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Private fullday tour from the Port of Civitavecchia
- Private transportation service
- Expert guide specialized in archaeology
- Skiptheline access to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and Roman Forum
- Guaranteed return to the port according to your ship’s schedule
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Civitavecchia
Transportation.
Continued
Rome
Archaeological Exploration at Colosseum.
Continued
Rome
Sightseeing at Vatican Museums.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private round-trip transportation between the Port of Civitavecchia and Rome by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan Professional English-speaking driver Private licensed guide Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Colosseum and Roman Forum Assistance and coordination tailored to your ship’s schedule
Not Included
Meals Personal expenses
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes Appropriate clothing Water Please remember to strictly observe the Vatican dress code in order to be admitted to the site: Shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women Failure to comply with the dress code may result in denied entry to the Vatican sites.
Restrictions
All visitors, including children, must present a valid government-issued ID to enter the Colosseum. Names on IDs must strictly match the names on the admission tickets.
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up directly at the Civitavecchia cruise port. Please provide your cruise ship details.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-05-10
5.00 / 5
Smooth, high end, reliable transport and driver (thank you Massimiliano!) who coordinated with the walking guide throughout the day. Site guide was knowledgeable and knew the best spots for viewing aspects of the ruins, Vatican, etc (thank you Claudia!). Seemless and wonderful day!
2025-02-27
5.00 / 5
Excellent, insightful and effective guide. She was very informative about the sights we visited and knew how to navigate through crowds with ease. She was also able to engage my 12 year old twins by asking them to translate Latin, once she knew they studied Latin in school.
2024-10-14
5.00 / 5
Our guide, Marilu, was excellent. So kind and knowledgeable. She knew all of the shortcuts through Rome. Along with our wonderful driver, Roberto, they provided an experience we will never forget.
2024-07-17
5.00 / 5
Paolo Gardelli was an outstanding tour guide. We enjoyed our time with him tremendously! We all learned so much in a very enjoyable way ! Highly recommend this tour and Paolo !
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