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Top 15 Rome Shore Excursions Tours

30 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The 15 best rome shore excursions tours you can book right now, each with its price, its running time and who it suits. Start with number one; it is there for a reason.

From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome - Castel Sant’Angelo and the view of St. Peter’s
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From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

1.Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,260 reviews · 8 hours · from $64Our pick

Travel from Civitavecchia to Rome by air-conditioned coach, then combine a panoramic ride with guided walks and free time. See St. Peter’s Square from outside, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Daniel and Andrea have led the route, which can be bilingual and includes substantial walking.

“Brilliant tour guide, opted for the walking tour. The guide was very friendly and funny, really enjoyed ourselves. First class organisation. I”

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Civitavecchia Port: Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome - Vatican City and St. Peter’s: a short first stop
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Civitavecchia Port: Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome

2.Civitavecchia Port: Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 826 reviews · from $134

Ride from your cruise ship into Rome in an air-conditioned minivan, then stop at Vatican City, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and other central sights. The driver handles the route while an audio guide provides short introductions in six languages. Groups are private or shared, with a maximum of eight people.

“Excellent. Our guide gaves us plenty of time to enjoy all our stops”

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Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port - Why a private transfer can be worth the cost
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Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

3.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $141Top rated

Travel from your Rome hotel to the Civitavecchia cruise terminal in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Your driver meets you at the hotel, helps with luggage and takes you to the ship. The ride is about an hour, though traffic can stretch it closer to 90 minutes. Drivers including Eduardo, Ali and Melissa have been praised for smooth, friendly service.

“We booked a car transfer from our hotel in Rome to the port in Civitavecchia, and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Edward was amazing—an excellent driver who was professional, courteous, and got us to the cruise ship right on time. The ride was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!”

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Shared Transfer from Civitavecchia Pier to Rome Hotel or Airport - Choose 7:00 am or 9:30 am with care
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Shared Transfer from Civitavecchia Pier to Rome Hotel or Airport

4.Shared Transfer from Civitavecchia Pier to Rome Hotel or Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Leave Civitavecchia port in an air-conditioned minivan, with a driver waiting dockside and help loading your bags. Choose the 7:00 am departure for Fiumicino Airport or the 9:30 am option for Rome hotels and possibly the airport. Groups are capped at eight, but shared routing can mean extra stops and a longer ride.

“Profesional, experienced, knowledgeable a local … so awesome! From booking reminders to follow up absolutely funtanstic!!!”

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Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Rome - A private vehicle, not a shared shuttle
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Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Rome

5.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 430 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $141

Your driver meets you by the cruise ship with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name, then takes your group privately to a chosen Rome address. The ride takes about an hour, depending on traffic. Vehicles hold up to eight people, with one suitcase and one carry-on per person included. Drivers such as Paolo, Antonio, and Eduardo have been praised, but assignments are not guaranteed.

“Driver arrived early holding a clearly written sign with our name on it. The car was a Mercedes and was clean. He offered us a bottle of water when we got into the car.”

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Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max - Janiculum Hill and Rome’s broad panorama
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Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

6.Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride from Civitavecchia into Rome in an air-conditioned minivan with no more than seven other passengers. Your English-speaking driver shares commentary from the vehicle and takes you close to sights such as Janiculum Hill, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and St. Peter’s Square. Entry fees and a walking guide are not included, so plan for a fast-paced day of exterior visits.

“Keep travelling to see as many stops as you can.....do not stop unless you need to. We wish we had more time”

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Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Cruise Port Transfer - Getting oriented from Via Lungotevere Marzio
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Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Cruise Port Transfer

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

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

Pair a Big Bus open-top tour of Rome with an optional round-trip shuttle from Civitavecchia Cruise Port. You get multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and about four hours in the city to visit sights such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. The port shuttle checks in from 9:15 AM and returns around 5:30 PM.

“Excellent trip, from pick up at the port and then the transfer to Rome, very busy day but we saw everything we wanted to on the Hop on Bus, so pleased we did this trip with you.”

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Civitavecchia Private Transfer: From the Port to Rome Airport - A private ride for up to eight people
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Civitavecchia Private Transfer: From the Port to Rome Airport

8.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: From the Port to Rome Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Arrange a private ride from Civitavecchia’s cruise terminal to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Your driver meets you after disembarkation with a sign bearing your lead traveler’s name, then takes your group directly to the airport in a private vehicle. The ride takes about 50 to 70 minutes, depending on traffic.

“Everything was great, the driver showed up on time, the car was great, Mercedes in a very good condition, no complaints whatsoever.”

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Food Tasty and History Tour in Civitavecchia - Starting near Largo della Pace
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Food Tasty and History Tour in Civitavecchia

9.Food Tasty and History Tour in Civitavecchia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Walk Civitavecchia with a local guide such as Roberta or Raffaella, tracing Roman, medieval, and later city history between stops for coffee and pastries, local pizza, market bites, and a final meal with wine. The small-group tour lasts about three hours and suits cruise passengers who want to explore the port instead of heading to Rome.

“Excellent tour mixed with local history and food. The arancini in the market was wonderful! Natalina was a terrific guide who demonstrated a great local knowledge and was a lot of fun! Gracie Natalina.😀😀”

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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour - Pantheon and Trevi Fountain: Rome’s center in a short visit
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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

10.Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $434

Leave Civitavecchia at about 7:30 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a flexible day among Rome’s ancient ruins, Baroque piazzas, and St. Peter’s Square. Your English-speaking driver handles the route and offers commentary from the vehicle. You can request local guides and attraction tickets for an extra cost. Past drivers include Fabio, Riccardo, and Nicola, but assignments are not guaranteed.

“Costinel was amazing. The pick up from the port, private tour, and drop off at our hotel was above expectations. We really appreciated the flexibility of the itinerary, the history of the city, and the exclusive experience.”

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From Civitavecchia Port: Rome in a Day Guided Day Tour - The Colosseum: architecture and spectacle, from outside
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From Civitavecchia Port: Rome in a Day Guided Day Tour

11.From Civitavecchia Port: Rome in a Day Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Travel by coach from Civitavecchia to Rome for an eight-hour guided introduction to St. Peter’s Square, the Colosseum exterior, the Roman Forum area, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Guides have included Andrea and Daniel. Expect a panoramic drive, a walking tour, and 30 to 45 minutes for lunch, but no site admissions.

“Excellent, Andrea was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and personable, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”

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Civitavecchia: Transfer to Rome & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket - Seeing Rome from the hop-on hop-off bus
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Civitavecchia: Transfer to Rome & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

12.Transfer to Rome & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 190 reviews · from $56

This 8.5-hour day combines a shared transfer from Civitavecchia with a Rome hop-on hop-off bus ticket and audio guide in 16 languages. Staff help you at the port and on board. Choose a Termini or Vatican drop-off, and check your selected transfer option and return arrangements before booking.

“Easy transfer to Rome, The guide helped us find the hop on hop off bus in Rome The coach had air con which was great as it was 32 degrees outside!!!”

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Civitavecchia: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide - Save time for the Terme Taurine
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Civitavecchia: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide

13.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 153 reviews · from $15Best value

Start at Civitavecchia’s cruise terminal and ride a panoramic Green Line bus past the old port, shopping streets, seafront and Terme Taurine. You can hop off at 12 stops, with buses running every 40 minutes, and listen to audio commentary in 16 languages. The ticket lasts five hours from activation, so plan carefully if the Roman baths are on your list.

“Caught the Greenline HOHO through Civitavecchia old town. Quite interesting with plenty of 2nd century Roman ruins.”

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From Civitavecchia: Hop-On Hop-Off Rome Tour & Bus Transfer - What the hop-on hop-off ticket adds
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From Civitavecchia: Hop-On Hop-Off Rome Tour & Bus Transfer

14.Hop-On Hop-Off Rome Tour & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 110 reviews · from $34

A round-trip coach takes you from Civitavecchia to Rome’s Circus Maximus, where you can join a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus if you select that ticket option. You get free bus commentary, Wi-Fi, and an app with audio guides and a walking tour. Plan for about four and a half hours in Rome before the return coach.

“Unfortunately, we didn't have much time for a city like this. But that's not the organizer's fault. Transport was excellent. The hop-on hop-off bus was very crowded, of course, but that was probably because the city was very busy. New pope, you know. Still recommended if you want to visit the city.”

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Civitavecchia: Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting - Montemerano: a compact first stop
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Civitavecchia: Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting

15.Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $243

Leave Civitavecchia with an English-speaking driver for a small-group day in southern Tuscany. Walk medieval Montemerano and Pitigliano, pause at Saturnia’s natural hot springs, then taste local wines with appetizers. Guides have included Mirko and Sandro, though your driver-guide may vary. The day lasts about eight hours, and lunch is not included.

“We loved everything about this tour! The towns that you visit are so beautiful, relaxing and is such a great day in the countryside of Tuscany away from the city. The thermal springs in Saturnia and the town of Putigliano were our favourites, so scenic and wonderful. Mirko was the best tour guide we have ever had, he was so flexible in arranging everything and making it the best possible day for us, he also took some nice photos throughout the day at various locations. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough! ☺️”

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