Civitavecchia Cruise Port Shore Excursion: Rome and Vatican Tour
Overview
This all-inclusive shore excursion touches the highlights of Rome and Vatican City.
Pantheon, and Vatican Museums tickets (for private tour options).
Lunch at a traditional Roman restaurant.
Expert tour guide in private tour options.
Port pickup and all-day transportation.
See top sights in a single day
• Pantheon
• Trevi Fountain
• Spanish Steps
• Venice Square and the Wedding cake
• Roman Forum
• Arch of Constantine
• Circus Maximus
• Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• St. Peter’s Basilica
Pickup and dropoff at your ship.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity.
What's Included
- Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
- Worry-free Shore Excursion
- Port pickup and drop-off, AC - fully insured legal vehicle with professional English speaking driver
- Private Tour Options Include: Licensed Tour Guide, 2 hours or Full Time & Attraction Tickets
- Light Tour - No Guide, No Tickets Option Includes Only Driver and Lunch
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff: Civitavecchia Cruise Port, right outside your ship. • English-speaking Driver with a private vehicle will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized. • No need to take Bus Shuttle from ship since our permits allow us to enter in the Cruise Terminal.
What To Expect
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Pantheon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Spanish Steps
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fontana di Trevi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza Venezia (pass by)
Foro Romano (pass by)
Arch of Constantine (pass by)
Circo Massimo (pass by)
Clivo delle Mura Vaticane
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
- Pickup Cruise Port: Your Driver will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized
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- In Rome Vans are better than Buses: Van = up to 8 seats, Bus = from 9 to 50 seats. Note that Buses are not allow in the historical areas of Rome (official ship excursions from Cruise Companies are operated with Buses). This mean that the Bus will drop you off and you will walk for the entire duration of the tour (6/7 hours) to the other side of town at the end of the tour to be picked up. Best [BRAND]’s Rome excursions are with private Vans. Bus in Rome has only a small number of authorized spaces dedicated to pickup/dropoff travellers so, usually, during the city tour you had to walk for about 4/6 miles. In a big group chance are that you'll have to wait much longer for people lingering at the sights and stand in line longer for the toilets or at the snack counter. You will also have much less one on one time with your driver and guide or time to ask questions, because you'll have to share them with a lot more people.
- Vans and their drivers will be at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour and can take you and stop where Buses cannot go, very close to all attractions, you will walk definitely less and see more!
- Our fleet is comprised of Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford, FCA, Sedans, MPVs and Vans. Many Italian cities have restricted the areas where certain vehicles can circulate, so in order to offer you the best service possible and to let you reach your destination as comfortably as possible, we will arrange your vehicle accordingly
- Above 8 passengers please make multiple bookings and we will provide the service either with multiple Vans/SUVs, according to our availability and local regulations. The multiple vehicles will make the tour together with the same stops. The Guests can switch as they prefer in the available vehicles
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- Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested in writing during booking in the "Special Requirements" section)
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- PRIVATE - ALL INCLUSIVE Option includes: Driver and vehicle full time. Entrance fees where applicable. Dedicated Local Licensed private Tour Guide Full Time in Rome and Vatican. Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
- PRIVATE - VATICAN GUIDE INCLUDED Option includes: Driver and vehicle full time .Entrance fees where applicable Dedicated Private licensed Vatican Tour Guide 2 hours /30 minutes . Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
- LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes: Driver, Full Time and Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant. Solution with a lower price. Not included Tickets, Tour Guide.
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- St Peter’s Basilica: could be closed or inaccessible WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE or with a long line waiting time to enter. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
- One Infant seat available on request
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to attractions
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant.
- Worry-free Shore Excursion.
- Port pickup and drop-off, AC - fully insured legal vehicle with professional English speaking driver.
- Private Tour Options Include: Licensed Tour Guide, 2 hours or Full Time & Attraction Tickets.
- Light Tour - No Guide, No Tickets Option Includes Only Driver and Lunch.
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Civitavecchia Cruise Port Shore Excursion: Rome and Vatican Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Civitavecchia Cruise Port Shore Excursion: Rome and Vatican Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
- Worry-free Shore Excursion
- Port pickup and drop-off, AC - fully insured legal vehicle with professional English speaking driver
- Private Tour Options Include: Licensed Tour Guide, 2 hours or Full Time & Attraction Tickets
- Light Tour - No Guide, No Tickets Option Includes Only Driver and Lunch
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
- Pickup Cruise Port: Your Driver will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized
- -------------------------------
- In Rome Vans are better than Buses: Van = up to 8 seats, Bus = from 9 to 50 seats. Note that Buses are not allow in the historical areas of Rome (official ship excursions from Cruise Companies are operated with Buses). This mean that the Bus will drop you off and you will walk for the entire duration of the tour (6/7 hours) to the other side of town at the end of the tour to be picked up. Best Viator’s Rome excursions are with private Vans. Bus in Rome has only a small number of authorized spaces dedicated to pickup/dropoff travellers so, usually, during the city tour you had to walk for about 4/6 miles. In a big group chance are that you'll have to wait much longer for people lingering at the sights and stand in line longer for the toilets or at the snack counter. You will also have much less one on one time with your driver and guide or time to ask questions, because you'll have to share them with a lot more people.
- Vans and their drivers will be at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour and can take you and stop where Buses cannot go, very close to all attractions, you will walk definitely less and see more!
- Our fleet is comprised of Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford, FCA, Sedans, MPVs and Vans. Many Italian cities have restricted the areas where certain vehicles can circulate, so in order to offer you the best service possible and to let you reach your destination as comfortably as possible, we will arrange your vehicle accordingly
- Above 8 passengers please make multiple bookings and we will provide the service either with multiple Vans/SUVs, according to our availability and local regulations. The multiple vehicles will make the tour together with the same stops. The Guests can switch as they prefer in the available vehicles
- -------------------------------
- Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested in writing during booking in the "Special Requirements" section)
- -------------------------------
- PRIVATE - ALL INCLUSIVE Option includes: Driver and vehicle full time. Entrance fees where applicable. Dedicated Local Licensed private Tour Guide Full Time in Rome and Vatican. Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
- PRIVATE - VATICAN GUIDE INCLUDED Option includes: Driver and vehicle full time .Entrance fees where applicable Dedicated Private licensed Vatican Tour Guide 2 hours /30 minutes . Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant
- LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes: Driver, Full Time and Lunch in a Typical Roman Restaurant. Solution with a lower price. Not included Tickets, Tour Guide.
- ---------------------------
- St Peter’s Basilica: could be closed or inaccessible WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE or with a long line waiting time to enter. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
- One Infant seat available on request
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to attractions
