Every bookable experience in Italy, in one place — compared across GetYourGuide, Headout and Viator, ranked on reviews, booked on their site at their price.

Destinations

Explore

Company

About

Legal

Best of Rome VIP Private Tour: Direct Shipside Pickup

5.0(4)10 hModerately active

From

$446per person

Book on Viator

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Overview

Duration: 10 h
Languages: English, Italian
Group size: Up to 8 travelers
Suitable for: No age limit
Pace: Moderately active

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
History buffs
Luxury seekers

An impressive shore excursion covering the greatest highlights of Rome and Vatican City, from the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps to the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Square. Private options include admission tickets, a licensed tour guide and a typical Roman set lunch. Travel in comfort with a fully licensed, air-conditioned vehicle and a professional English-speaking driver, with pickup and drop-off right at your ship.

Highlights

Shipside pickup & drop-off
Rome and the Vatican in one day
Complete Private options

What's included

Travel in comfort with a fully licensed, A/C vehicle and a professional English-speaking Driver.
PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE Options include: Admission Tickets, Tour Guide, Roman Set Lunch
Worry-Free Port Pickup & Dropoff Shore Excursion
LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes ONLY Driver and Vehicle

Not included

Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option NOT INCLUDES: Tour Guide, Entrance Tickets, Lunch

Itinerary

1
Colosseum
1h
* Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options* The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire.
2
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
2h
* Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options* The Vatican Museums are located within the city boundaries of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. The museums contain roughly 70,000 works, of which 20,000 are on display. The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo.
3
St. Peter's Basilica
Pass by

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Pickup & drop-off

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 Port.

Good to know

Location

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184, Italy

From$446per person

Viator

BookBook on Viator

St. Peter's Basilica inside Included only in Private Tour Guide options Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. St Peter’s Basilica: on rare occasions could be closed or inaccessible or with a long line wait time to enter. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.

Trevi Fountain

30min

* Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options* Trevi Fountain standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain has appeared in several notable films, including "Roman Holiday", Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita", the eponymous "Three Coins in the Fountain", The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and "Sabrina Goes to Rome".

Pantheon

30min

* Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options* The Pantheon ("Temple of All the Gods") is a former Roman temple, now a church, in Rome, on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD).

Spanish Steps

30min

The Spanish Steps are a set of steps dating from 1723, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna (one of the most famous squares in Rome) and the top dominated by Trinita dei Monti Church.

Circo Massimo

Pass by

The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue.

Stop 8

45min

Lunch Time: Options with Lunch Included (Private Tour Guide Options): Features a curated, fixed-menu lunch highlighting authentic Roman specialties. Option without Lunch Included (LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS): You will have dedicated free time to enjoy lunch at your own pace (at your own expense). Your professional driver will be happy to recommend authentic, traditional local restaurants along the route.

9
Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
Pass by
Piazza Venezia is the central hub of Rome. One side of the Piazza is the monumental site of Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Altare della Patria, part of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, first King of Italy.
10
Arch of Constantine
Pass by
The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal Ancient Roman arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill
11
Roman Forum
Pass by
For centuries the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Ancient Rome

Port Pickup: Your English-speaking driver will wait outside the ship holding your name sign. Travel stress-free in our premium, air-conditioned, fully licensed luxury vehicle!

Why choose our private Vans over Buses? Large buses are banned in historic Rome, forcing you to walk 4–6 miles and waste time waiting on crowds. Our luxury Vans get you right to the sights! Book your private tour today for a stress-free, walking-minimized, and fully personalized VIP experience!

Traveling with 8+ guests? Just book multiple vans! Your group will travel together, hit the same stops, and you can switch vehicles anytime. Book today to secure your fleet and keep the whole family together!

PRIVATE-GUIDE FULLTIME IN ROME Option: Go VIP! Our Full-Time in Rome includes a private driver and vehicle, entry tickets, a dedicated expert guide and a delicious traditional Roman set lunch

PRIVATE-2HOURS VATICAN GUIDE Option: Enjoy a full-time driver and luxury vehicle, entry tickets, a dedicated Vatican guide and a delicious traditional Roman set lunch

LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option: Budget-Friendly Tour. Enjoy a full-time driver and vehicle at our lowest price! Please note: Entrance tickets, tour guides, and lunch are not included
PRIVATE Tour Guide Options – Crucial Entry Info: Every guest must present a valid ID (ID, Passport, Driver's License, etc.) matching their ticket at security. No name changes allowed; incorrect or missing ID means denied entry and no refund.
PRIVATE Tour Guide Options – Important Site Availability Info: Specific dates and attraction entries are subject to official calendars, capacity limits, and unexpected closures completely beyond our control. If a site is unavailable on your tour date, an exceptional alternative experience or a partial ticket refund will be provided
St Peter’s Basilica: on rare occasions could be closed or inaccessible or with a long line wait time to enter. It is completely beyond our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
One Infant seat available on request

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Destinations

Explore

Company

Legal

Best of Rome VIP Private Tour: Direct Shipside Pickup

Overview

Highlights

What's included

Itinerary