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VIP Rome Tour from Civitavecchia: Explore the Colosseum & Vatican in 10 Hours
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Vatican City
Embark on an exclusive VIP tour of Rome from Civitavecchia, exploring iconic attractions like the Colosseum and Vatican in just 10 hours. With a private driver and licensed tour guide, you’ll receive in-depth insights at each stop. Customize your tour and enjoy skip-the-line access (tickets not included).
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Vatican Museums - One of the richest and most representative museums in the world. It would take weeks or maybe months to visit it completely and exhaustively. Rich in statues, paintings, sarcophagi, mosaics collected by the Popes since the Renaissance. It was the famous Pope Julius II who began, with his private collection, what would become an enormous concentration of artworks. The Sistine chapel is the real reason why thousands of people flock to museums every year to admire Michelangelo Buonarroti’s masterpieces: The Last Judgment and The Genesis. You will see Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece: La Pietà . The Basilica will surprise you with its majesty and rich decorations.
The Guide will be at your complete disposal in order to fulfill your desire for more information. At the end of the tour you will meet your driver again and continue the tour as scheduled or return to the hotel.
What's Included
- Luxury private chauffeur service with Mercedes vehicles
- Exclusive guided tour of Rome with a licensed (Blue Badge) guide
- Fully customizable private tour (Groups not combined)
- Personalized meet-and-greet at your ship’s exit (No shuttle required)
- Convenient pickup & drop off at Port of Civitavecchia
What's Not Included
- Upon request we can purchase your Colosseum Skip-the-line tickets (Eur 40,00 cash per person)
- Upon request we can purchase your Vatican Mus. & Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tkts (Eur 50 cash PP)
- Upon request we can purchase your Pantheon skip-the-line tickets (Eur 7,00 cash per person)
- Lunch break 1PM/2PM. At your request, our office can book a local restaurant for you
Additional Information
An exclusive, private, and customizable tour of Rome starting from the port of Civitavecchia with a driver and licensed tour guide. Your guide will accompany you at each stop, providing in-depth insights into every attraction.
At 7:30 AM, your driver will meet you at your ship’s exit, holding a sign with your name. You will meet your tour guide in Rome at 9:30 AM.
Lunch is scheduled for 1 PM, followed by a private tour of the Vatican Museums. You will return to the port at approximately 5:30 PM.
SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. TICKETS MUST BE PAID IN CASH TO YOUR TOUR GUIDE.
You can request our office to purchase your tickets:
- Colosseum & Roman Forum (€40.00 per person)
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica (€50.00 per person)
- Pantheon (€7.00 per person)
You can request our office to customize your tour.
Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays.
- 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
- Earphones are mandatory for groups (more than 4 Guests) inside the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Vatican Museums closed: Sunday, Easter, 01May, 29Jun, 14Aug, 15Aug, 01Nov, 8Dec, 25Dec, 26Dec
- A single van is used for up to seven people. For groups over seven people two Mercedes vans are used. A single guide is used for each individual group regardless of the number of people.
- Our office will purchase your Colosseum and Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica skip-the-line tickets. Your tour guide will have your tickets. Tickets to be paid only cash directly to your guide.
- Due to the high demand for tickets, availability to visit the Colosseum and Vatican Museums will only be confirmed once the tour has been booked. In case of lack of tickets it will still be possible to take the tour but with other destinations.
Location
Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jodi_b
Aug 6, 2024
All the HIGHLIGHTS of Rome - Worth it!! - Family of 5: 2 adults, 3 teenage boys. We visited Rome in 100 degree heat with only 1 day (from cruise ship). The driver was punctional, friendly, ready for us with a sign right when we got off the ship. The van was comfortable and had AC! The driver drove us around safely and was there at the end of each stop with AC running which was greatly appreciated!!! The tour guide was entertaining, knowledgeable and showed us all the highlights of Rome!!! We would have NEVER been able to see all the highlights without him!!!! The tour was expensive but worth it if you are on a limited schedule. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour if you are coming in from a cruise and have limited time. This tour will take you to EVERYTHING you want to see. Book it!!
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Corey_c
Jul 31, 2024
When in Rome! - Such an amazing tour for our family. Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable about all historical aspects of the tour. We got a taste of Rome in the short time we were there and it was great!
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Mark_m
Jun 29, 2024
A great tour. Well worth it. - This tour is fantastic. We were met by Steffan precisely at 0730, at the exit from our ship. The vehicle was great, a Merc van that sat 9. We picked up our guide, Maria in town and still had some time to spare before getting started. We stopped by an intimate Cafe and had coffee and pastries, while discussing our itinerary.
Steffan did a great job navigating traffic and moving us between sites. Maria was so knowledgeable about everything, but didn't overdue it. She spent just the right amount of time at various locations, providing lots of history and details. We moved through crowds easily, despite lots of foot traffic and vehicle traffic. We'd been to the Coloseum before and did the self guided tour. This was so much better and we learned and saw so much more.
Maria and Steffan communicated seamlessly, with Steffan always pulling up close to each venue to pick us up. This limited a lot of the walking, and allowed us to see way more things compared to trying to move around on your own.
We were unlucky with the date our ship stopped in Rome, being June 29th, a Christian holiday, so the Vatican, SP Bascilica, etc were closed. We made the most of it, spending a little more time than probably normal at each site.
After sites, we were taken a bit outside of town to an amazing restaurant, where the host met us outside and immediately directed us to our table. For 23 euro each, then then brought at least 10 small plates of various apps, a pizza, two different pasta servings, a full carafe of wine, and lemon cello. It was delicious, and well deserved as we did a lot of walking.
We made it back to port with time to spare. We'll worth the price and an all the way around great tour and experience.
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Billie_m
Jun 29, 2024
Rome in a day - The guide was very informative. There is so much to see but he kept us moving and explained everything. It was worth the money. The lunch was outstanding, so much food!
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J7606rstracyp
Jun 27, 2024
Nico and Tanya were Amazing!! - We followed Nico around Rome (family of 4 adults). He always knew exactly where he was going, got us through the crowds like they weren’t even there. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. It was like he was part of our family. We saw everything we wanted and things we didn’t know we wanted to see but were oh so glad we did. He took us to an amazing Italian place for lunch. We were not disappointed. The Driver Tanya was always there the minute we walked out of a place. She is an amazing driver, drove through crowded Rome traffic like it was a Sunday drive. Amazing! This tour is worth every penny! Highly recommended!!
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William_d
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing experience!! - Wow this was an incredible experience and a great tour! It was so well planned and executed. This was by far the very best tour we’ve ever been on.
Nicola was our tour guide in the city. He was an absolute pleasure to be with. His knowledge is amazing, and he brings history and meaning to everything you see. He paints the picture of what happened when, why, and how. I learned a great deal on this tour.
Nicola also helped us choose a place for lunch. It was the most amazing meal. He even coordinated with the restaurant to make sure we were ready to go on time.
The way Nicola choreographed our journey with Tanya our driver was so impressive. Tanya is such a pro! I couldn’t believe how she navigated the streets, the traffic, the people! I would ride with her in any car in any city! We would get out to go see a site. We’d come out and there was Tanya with the car ready to take us to the next location. So great!
Daniel was our guide for the Vatican City. Again he was an absolute pleasure. Extremely knowledgeable. Knew exactly where to go and what to do to navigate the city.
This tour was absolutely perfect! Nicola, Tanya, and Daniel are truly professionals. I’m so glad we chose this tour. I can’t wait to go back to Rome to experience some more. This tour is worth every single dollar spent!! I can’t be more clear about this point. They take very good care of you and are with you all day.
If you are going to Rome, please choose this tour!
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William
Jun 20, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience! - Wow this was an incredible experience and a great tour! It was so well planned and executed. This was by far the very best tour we’ve ever been on.
Nicola was our tour guide in the city. He was an absolute pleasure to be with. His knowledge is amazing, and he brings history and meaning to everything you see. He paints the picture of what happened when, why, and how. I learned a great deal on this tour.
Nicola also helped us choose a place for lunch. It was the most amazing meal. He even coordinated with the restaurant to make sure we were ready to go on time.
The way Nicola choreographed our journey with Tanya our driver was so impressive. Tanya is such a pro! I couldn’t believe how she navigated the streets, the traffic, the people! I would ride with her in any car in any city! We would get out to go see a site. We’d come out and there was Tanya with the car ready to take us to the next location. So great!
Daniel was our guide for the Vatican City. Again he was an absolute pleasure. Extremely knowledgeable. Knew exactly where to go and what to do to navigate the city.
This tour was absolutely perfect! Nicola, Tanya, and Daniel are truly professionals. I’m so glad we chose this tour. I can’t wait to go back to Rome to experience some more. This tour is worth every single dollar spent!! I can’t be more clear about this point. They take very good care of you and are with you all day.
If you are going to Rome, please choose this tour!
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Kelly_r
Jun 17, 2024
The Only Way to See Rome - Some say you can’t see Rome in a day, but those people didn’t have Illauria and Ernesto as their guides. We conquered the city in 8 hours! The Pantheon was first. Illauria started the tour with a wealth of knowledge! Next, we made wishes in the Trevi Fountain, grabbed some gelato, and made it to the colosseum. The lines were not a problem and she had our tickets ready. We stopped for lunch at an amazing little restaurant. The staff loved the kids, the food was amazing, and the restaurant was clean!! Even though we only spoke a little Italian, my daughter was able to get a free lollipop. The last stop was the Vatican City. Luck was on our side as we walked without crowds through the museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. We left the day with many photos and a wealth of knowledge! It was an awesome day. Our group ranged from ages 6-76. The tour was expensive, but it was 100% worth it!
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257terryu
Jun 13, 2024
How to do Rome in a Day - How could you not like this tour? Laura and Stefano made our Rome experience unforgettable. The detail from Laura about each site /attraction and the ability to get it all done due to Stefano's knowledge of the city and where 'to park' and 'pickup from' just made the trip as turnkey as you can get.
We were even able to get in a 30 min lunch contrary to Italian sit back and relax and eat culture.
We chose this over the 'standard cruise offered tour' because well.. Rome is Rome and you won't get it all in with a large tour group
Would Highly Recommend this tour visiting Rome especially from a Cruise Port Day perspective.
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John_l
Jun 20, 2024
Excellent comprehensive tour of Rome! - The driver was very nice. Very quiet but also very friendly. Google translate helped us communicate. Alessandra was an amazing guide. Incredibly knowledgeable and shared her incredible wealth of l classical, local and national history. They took us to their favorite osteria where we had an amazing lunch. Only down side is that lunch was long and we did not get to Trevi fountain but that was a worthwhile tradeoff for us. What a great tour!!!
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