Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This Rome Shore Excursion has been designed for those guests who wish to enjoy a complete overview of Rome. Escape the crowded bus tours on our semi-private (shared) excursion with a maximum of 8 passengers. You will go where large buses are not permitted, allowing you to see more, walk less, and capture the best of Rome.
NOTE: This is a shared excursion with a MINIMUM NUMBER of passengers is required for the tour to run.
Port pick-up and drop-off; professional English-speaking driver
Shared small-group tour, no more than 8 per minivan
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guaranteed return to the pier on time
Gratuities (not obligatory; 10-15% is appreciated for good service)
Lunch
Vatican Museums are NOT included.
A walking-tour guide who can accompany you inside sites is not included.
Entry fees not included. We can book tickets upon request (Colosseum, Pantheon)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
This is a shared tour and pick-ups may need to be coordinated between multiple ships. YOU MUST ADVISE US of your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and departure time. Your driver will meet you at the ship, holding a sign with your name on it. Do NOT take a shuttle. Call the local emergency number in case of any issues.
Traveler pickup
civitavecchia
Civitavecchia Port, Civitavecchia, Italy This Rome shore excursion has been designed for those who wish to enjoy a complete overview of Rome. Escape the crowded bus tours on our semi-private (shared) excursion with a maximum of 8 passengers. You will go where large buses are not permitted, allowing you to see more, walk less, and capture the best of Rome.
NOTE: This is a shared excursion with a MINIMUM NUMBER of passengers is required for the tour to run.
KINDLY NOTE: Entry fees are NOT INCLUDED. We can arrange skip-the-line tickets upon request.
Piazzale Garibaldi, Rome, Italy The Janiculum Hill is one of the best places in Rome to get a panoramic view of the church domes and bell towers of The Eternal City. In the piazza stands a statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the central figures in the unification of Italy in the 19th Century. 15 minutes
Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy Tiberina Island is a tiny island located in the southern bend of the Tiber River. Associated with healing since ancient times, the island is still home to one of Rome's hospitals.
Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy One of several triumphal arches in Rome, the Arch of Constantine sits near the Colosseum and can be viewed without an entry fee.
Circus Maximus, Rome, Italy Circus Maximus is an Ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium made famous in the movie "Ben Hur." Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. 10 minutes
Domus Augustana, Rome, Italy The Domus Augustana was the royal palace of the Emperor Augustus. Set on the Palatine Hill, the emperor could watch the chariot races in the Circus Maximus from his home. 10 minutes
Teatro di Marcello, Rome, Italy Teatro Marcello is an unusual architectural site in Rome. It was originally an arena in Ancient Rome, built in the later years of the Roman Republic. Fast forward many centuries and dwellings were built on top of the amphitheatre. Today, these apartments are some Rome's most expensive real estate, home to the well-heeled of The Eternal City.
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy From the back side of the Capitoline Hill, take a trip back in time as you view the fascinating Roman Forum. This public space was the center of civic life in ancient times and contains the ruins of many important structures, including the Rostrum where Marc Antony gave his impassioned speech over the body of assassinated Julius Caesar. 20 minutes
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome, Italy The monument to Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy, is a gigantic monument in white marble, the center-piece of Piazza Venezia. Across the piazza is the balcony from which Mussolini gave his famous speeches during fascist times.
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy Trevi Fountain 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, most notably Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita." 20 minutes
Pantheon, Rome, Italy A former Roman temple to all the gods, now a Catholic church, the Pantheon is a marvel of Roman engineering. You are sure to be fascinated by the coffered ceiling with is giant oculus (wide enough to lower a double-decker bus through!)
KINDLY NOTE: Viewing the Pantheon from the exterior is free. As of July 2023, a ticket is required to visit the interior. The ticket costs 5 Euro. If you'd like to go inside the Pantheon, please request that we make a reservation for 20 minutes
Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy Built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian in the 1st Century AD, this arena was later transformed into a plaza exemplifying Baroque-Roman architecture. It features important sculptural works in its three fountains. The most impressive stands in the center of the piazza: Bernini's beautiful Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) 15 minutes
St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy At St. Peter's Square, you'll enjoy the expansive piazza lined by Bernini's elegant colonnades and Christendom's largest church. Time permitting, you can enter the basilica (in high season, lines to get through security and proper-apparel screening are usually very long).
KINDLY NOTE: The Vatican Museums are not included in this excursion. 60 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour includes a professional English-speaking driver that gives commentaries from the vehicle.
Due to strict Italian laws that protect licensed guides, drivers can only comment and explain the sights from inside the vehicle, and are not allowed to do so once they are outside the vehicle.
Please note that if mass is taking place in the Basilica of St. Peters, entrance may be restricted. In high season, lines to enter the basilica can be very long. There is no fee to enter the church but shoulders and knees must be covered.
MINIMUM NUMBERS apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
If you are not ready to depart at the assigned time , we cannot wait for you beyond a reasonable period of time, nor can we promise to fulfill the itinerary, nor promise to extend the duration of the tour.
Order of stops may vary.
This is a shared tour and you will be expected to maintain the pace of the group. If you have limited mobility we suggest booking a private tour for your best enjoyment.
Being a shared tour, it's important to respect the time allotted at each stop by your driver. We kindly ask that you return to the vehicle at the appointed time so that we can stay on schedule.
Children 0-5 years old must seat properly inside the vehicle. Please specify this detail if you have a child in the group so we can provide for a car seat.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience 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.
BRIAN_W
27 Apr 2024
Great day with a great driver Matteo. He picked us up from the ship and dropped us back. His knowledge of Rome was second to none, we had a great time
Kathryn_A
27 Apr 2024
The tour was wonderful! Matteo, our tour guide and driver, was knowledgeable, friendly, professional
Kim_L
24 Apr 2024
Romano was wonderful.. sight seeing was great. Small group however, 2 people had coliseum Tix. No one else did. An hour wasted waiting for them. Romano was very good about the situation.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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