9 Rome Shore Excursions You Can Do Before All-Aboard

1.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $141Our pick

Travel from your Rome hotel to the Civitavecchia cruise terminal in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers such as Eduardo, Ali, Melissa, and Stefan have helped with luggage, traffic, and port drop-offs. Allow extra time beyond the one-hour estimate.

“Professional and timely. Easy trip from our Hotel to the airport. Our driver spoke English very well and a pleasure to ride with.”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Cruise Port Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 367 reviews · from $33Best value

Travel from Civitavecchia to central Rome, then use the Big Bus open-top route to visit the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more. You get about four hours in the city, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and a return transfer if you choose the port option.

“The tour was well organized. We were welcomed at the bus terminal and guided to our respective bus. In Rome a guide walked us to the hop-on-hop-off bus. The buses were reliable and at each stop was also a guide assisting with information. The trip was worth taking.”

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3.Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Book a direct, air-conditioned ride from your Rome address to your cruise ship at Civitavecchia. Drivers such as Emanuel, Joseph, and Pietro handle luggage, communicate clearly, and may share local history during the 1-hour-20-minute trip.

“Be aware that if you encounter any unforeseen delays after arriving that your driver may not be there for you. Our plane was parked after arriving and we had to deplane on the tarmac and shuttle to the terminal causing and 30 minute delay. Customs and baggage claim were both more obstacles. Driver was extremely annoyed and in s hurry when we finally reached him. He drove to the hotel like he was in a race, slammed his brakes several times.”

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4.Rome in a Day golf cart tour for cruisers with Pizza & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $126

Cover Rome’s major sights by golf cart with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at the Colosseum, Janiculum Hill, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more. You’ll get pizza, snacks, soft drinks, water, and artisanal gelato. Groups are limited to seven.

“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever had! Touring on a golf cart allowed me to get around quickly annd also get some great photos. Alex was hilarious! He was so informative, but also keep it lively. I learned so much about Roman history!”

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5.Rome Hotel to Civitavecchia Cruise Ship Port Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll leave any Rome hotel, B&B, or apartment in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes with a professional chauffeur. Roberto, Caesar, and Claudio are among the drivers praised for punctual service and careful luggage handling. Allow about 90 minutes, with extra time for traffic.

“Excellent service!!! Driver arrived early and was awesome. He took care of all our luggage and got us to the cruise port early. It was our first time to Rome and he gave us several tips for our next trip back. Highly recommend this transportation option.”

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6.Civitavecchia Cruise Ship to Rome PrivateTransfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private Civitavecchia-to-Rome transfer with Stefano’s RomeCabs. Your chauffeur meets you beside the ship, helps with luggage, and drives your group of up to three in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. The ride takes about 90 minutes, depending on traffic, and ends at your Rome hotel.

“Port transfer to Rome. Driver on time, helped with baggage, offered water, and the van was clean. Trip took longer than than estimated but it was Monday morning rush hour.”

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7.Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $459

Meet your English-speaking driver at Civitavecchia dockside at 7:30 a.m. and explore Rome by private air-conditioned minivan. Shape the day around the Colosseum, Catacombs, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Appian Way, and St. Peter’s Square. Drivers such as Michael, Sal, Luca, and Marco are praised for smart routes and personal service.

“We took a tour of Rome on May 1st. This happened to be Italy's Labor Day, so the Vatican and the museums were closed. My group of six was picked up from our cruise ship and traveled to Rome in a new 8 passenger van. Our tour guide John was amazing! He first took us to the Catacombs, then the Coliseum, Circus Maximus, Trevi Fountain, Appian Way, then drove by the Pantheon, and St. Peter's Square. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. A totally amazing tour of the city!! John drove us back to our cruise ship and arrived with 30 minutes to spare. If you're…”

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8.Pre-Cruise Private Sightseeing Tour Including Civitavecchia Port Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $331

Start at 9 a.m. from central Rome with a private driver-guide, then see Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Roman Forum, Spanish Steps, and more before your Civitavecchia transfer. Guides such as Ali, Maurizio, Dario, Roberto, and Mirko have adapted routes, helped with luggage, and added stops when time allowed.

“We were picked up 30 mins late, but the driver called the hotel to let us know beforehand. Mirko helped us communicate with local airline courier in Italian to locate our companions' lost luggage was flexible with our itinerary that we even went to claim the luggage from the wrong hotel where luggage was dropped off. As for the Pre-cruise sightseeing tour part, it is highly recommended if you are coming straight from the airport going to the cruise terminal. This write up is more to thank our driver for being helpful for safely transporting us to our destination. Our luggage were safe in the van while we had a…”

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9.8 Hours Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Meet your English-speaking driver under your ship at Civitavecchia, then ride in a private deluxe vehicle to Rome. You’ll have time for the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Roman Forum, and Caracalla Baths, with Morris Ray among the named drivers praised for attentive service.

“Excellent excursion- Morris Ray was awesome, attentive and very knowledgeable. We loved the sights he recommended as well as lunch. Thank you for a great experience!”

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