Private Shore Excursion: Highlights of Rome from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

Experience the best of Rome on a private shore excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port. Visit iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums at a relaxed pace.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Venezia / Ancient City - We will make your way to the historical center of Rome. Your first stop will be at the National Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in stunning Piazza Venezia.
  • Colosseum - Called by the ancient Romans, “Anphitheatrum Flavlum” (Flavian Amphitheatre), the Colosseum is the most famous and impressive monument of…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • English Speaking Driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Skip-the-line Ticket to the Vatican Museums
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This one-day tour is curated for individuals who want to experience all of Rome’s major landmarks at an unhurried speed. Opt to explore the Colosseum, the Roman and Imperial Forums, and the Vatican Museums (which includes the Sistine Chapel).
You can also elevate your experience by choosing to add on a private guided tour of the breathtaking Vatican…

Location
Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ericasj3793yn
Nov 2, 2025
Private driver Civitavecchia to Rome - June 2025 we hired a private driver from Civitavecchia to drive us from the cruise port then around Rome for the day and back to the port.  Carlo picked up us, and was an absolute delight.  We are not "excursion" people and don't like pushy tour guides.  He had great suggestions and also allowed us our freedom during the day.  It was the most relaxing port visit because of his help and we got to see everything on the bucket list.  We could not have done that without him.  He was punctual, professional, and informative.  It was great getting the tour guide information from Carlo, then getting out of the car and exploring independently.  Could not recommend Carlo and Rome in Limo more.  Tour felt like a bargain compared to the cruise line excursion!
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Guide08883274440
Nov 2, 2025
Wonderful experience - We had a fantastic experience! Our driver was focused on making sure we had a relaxing, stress free & fun day. Definitely would use RomeinLimo again!
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482shawnb
Nov 2, 2025
Great decision to go with private driver for first time to Rome! - My wife and I choose to do this tour because we could not find anything exciting to choose from on the cruise's excursion options. The issue with Rome is it takes 2 hours both directions from the port. Since it was our first time to Rome, we wanted to see as many sites as possible. This was definitely the right choice. Our driver, Stefano, was excellent. We saw everything noted on the itinerary, we were able to eat a good local restaurant and Stefano was great to doing everything he could to make our experience wonderful. My only hesitation when I booked the tour was the "no guarantee" the ship will wait for you. The company is very aware of the policy and we had no issues getting back on time. If needed (traffic, crowds, longer than expected lines), they will change the itinerary to make sure everyone is back on time.
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Tim
Oct 23, 2025
Rome in a Day - We booked a one-day customized tour of Rome with a private driver and guide from Rome in Limo, and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Our driver was prompt, courteous, and made getting around the busy city completely stress-free. Having door-to-door service was such a luxury—especially with all the sights we wanted to see in just one day. Our guide was outstanding—knowledgeable, personable, and full of fascinating stories that made the city’s history come alive. We saw all the major highlights, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain, plus a few hidden gems we never would have found on our own. The itinerary was flexible and tailored perfectly to our interests, and we even enjoyed a delicious, authentic Roman lunch at a lovely local trattoria recommended by our guide. It was the perfect way to experience the best of Rome in a single day without feeling rushed. If you want a seamless, informative, and unforgettable tour, I highly recommend booking this one—you won’t be disappointed!
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Jetlane
Oct 7, 2025
Great day! - Perfect day tour with pickup at cruise port and drop off at our hotel - great way to end our med cruise. We didn’t want to stand in any lines, but wanted to see the highlights. Our driver understood perfectly and got us to all the main attractions and more. Lovely lunch at a quaint pizzeria. Prompt and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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U5865voamberp
Oct 3, 2025
The BEST private experience! - We had the most amazing time with Francesco in Rome! He was kind, fun, knowledgeable, and accommodating. When we had extra time, he took us to places that were not on the itinerary, making our experience so unique! We highly recommend and will be using this company again!
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Markpg2951nq
Sep 30, 2025
Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional. - Our guide, Stefano, did an excellent job. It was a very full day- but he helped us make the most of it. He adjusted the trip to our interests and needs. Along the way, he explained the history of each of the sights he took us to. He also knew where to avoid traffic jams in Rome, and it really saved time so that we could see more. He was a gentleman and his English was excellent. He was always on time and told us exactly where he would be to meet up. One of the best guided tours- worth every penny spent.
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Seaside36367414613
Sep 5, 2025
Rome Highlights from Civitavecchia, Port of Rome - My group went on a cruise and used RomeInLimo when we stopped in Civitavecchia, Port of Rome. Our driver, Peter (Pietro), was amazing! We appreciated how helpful, friendly, and accommodating he was with our itinerary. My group was happy we managed to go to every spot on our list even though we didn’t have much time. I was in touch with Jany prior to our tour who was also lovely to deal with. She was very helpful and responsive when I had questions. If we ever go back to Italy, we’ll use RomeInLimo again.
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808sandys
Aug 15, 2025
Wonderful Private Tour of Rome with Francesco - Excellent decision to book the Private Shore Excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia Cruise Port with Driver. We were met by our driver, FRANCESCO 10 minutes early on the pier exactly as promised. His first question to us was what is important to you today. We stated that St Peter’s Basilica was a must stop for us. While not on the original itinerary, it was our first stop. The rest of the day was icing on the cake as we seemlessly maneuvered the back streets of Rome to hit ALL of the destinations promised. After an excellent lunch suggested by Francesco, we finished our tour with our Fast Pass to the Vatican Museums finishing off with stunning views of the Sistine Chapel. Would highly recommend this tour to all cruise guests. There was never any concern on returning to the ship as the guides are well aware of the ships schedules. We would definitely do again if we return to Civitavecchia.
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R1602eyjenniferd
Aug 3, 2025
Wonderful Day in Rome from Civitavecchia Cruise Port - We were nervous about our day in Rome from our Cruise ship which docked in Civitavecchia - we had heard about the heat, the crowds, and the Jubilee. But our group of 11 ended up loving our day in Rome. We had two vans and our drivers, Carlo and Stefano, were amazing. They gave us lots of great information about the area as we drove to Rome. They planned out our day beautifully so we were able to see so much in such a short time. Jany, who I had emailed with prior to our trip, was able to help us get Vatican tickets and an amazing Vatican tour guide. Rome ended up being one our favorite ports on our cruise. I was in Carlo's van and he was so skilled at driving in the city and getting us close to major must-sees so we could get in and out quickly. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend Rome in Limo.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).