Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
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 10 euros per person. If you'd like to go inside the Pantheon, you can purchase your ticket on site.
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)
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(461)
Driver/Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to see so many things in Rome. We were able to adjust times to suit what our group wanted to see. Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience with DriverinRome Tours and Transportation! We’re delighted to hear that your driver and tour guide was so knowledgeable and helped you see so many wonderful sights in Rome. It’s great to know that the flexibility to adjust times made the day even more enjoyable for your group. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable adventure in the Eternal City!
Matteo was waiting to pick us up in a parking area just outside the cruise ship with a sign with my name on it. Then the drive to Rome took about an hour. The experience driving around the city in a van for 8 guests was nice, we were able to get within a couple blocks of all our stops. The tour in Rome was about 5 1/2 hours, including a stop for lunch. Matteo gave us a brief history and description before each stop and we had 20-40 minutes to take pictures. I was happy with the value. Overall, a great tour to see the highlights of Rome.
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with DriverinRome Tours and Transportation! We’re delighted to hear that Matteo was waiting for you at the port and made the transfer into Rome smooth and enjoyable. It’s wonderful that your group of 8 was able to get close to all the major stops, and that Matteo’s brief histories and descriptions added so much to your tour. We’re glad you found the 5½-hour experience, complete with a lunch stop, to be a great value and a perfect way to see the highlights of Rome. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you again!
Great excursion and very knowledgeable tour guide. Matteo was exceptional and his restaurant suggestion was very good.
Thank you for sharing your experience with DriverinRome Tours and Transportation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your excursion and found Matteo to be such a knowledgeable and exceptional guide. It’s wonderful that his restaurant suggestion added even more to your day. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable experience in Rome!
This is the best tour we have ever taken. We were able to see all of the important spots in Rome We were never rushed! And we were given suggestions on how to see these sites! Our tour guide was thep and we loved every minute of this whole tour. I would highly recommend Fabio!!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with DriverInRome Tours and Transportation and that you were able to see all the important sights in Rome without feeling rushed. It’s especially great to know that Fabio’s guidance and recommendations helped make your tour even more enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Fabio. He’ll be delighted to know that you loved every minute of the tour! Thank you again for recommending us. It was our pleasure to show you around Rome, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Italy in the future! Warmest regards, The DriverInRome Tours and Transportation Team
Good time management between seeing different locations and driving with explanations as well as an amazing restaurant recommendation.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the timing between each location worked well for you. We’re also glad you appreciated the explanations along the way and our restaurant recommendation. It’s always our goal to make your experience enjoyable, informative, and stress-free. Thank you for choosing DriverInRome Tours and Transportation. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Italy again in the future!
Our driver was fantastic! Stops were short enough the kids didn’t get bored. We got to see soo many sites and have a great meal. Don’t order a whole pizza for each person! Lol. Overall a great way to see so many wonderful points of Rome
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time exploring Rome with us. We’re especially glad that the pace of the tour kept the kids engaged while still allowing everyone to see so many amazing sights. And we’ll definitely remember the pizza tip — sometimes “one pizza per person” sounds like a good idea until the pizza arrives! 😂🍕 Thank you for choosing DriverInRome Tours and Transportation. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family back to Rome again in the future! Warmest regards, The DriverInRome Tours & Transportation Team
Our driver Matt was amazing. He was able to take us to all the important points and was able to take us to inside places
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Matt. We’re glad he was able to take you to all the important highlights and help you discover some of the special places along the way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Matt. We truly appreciate you choosing DriverInRome Tours and Transportation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Italy again in the future! Warmest regards, The DriverInRome Team
Amazing. Highly recommend this tour. We saw all the sites and were able to get out and take quick pictures. If we wanted to we could have spent more time at one than the other. Our guide gave us the before and after photos to see what the buildings used to look like and provided us with the history of the sites. We had a great time. Highly recommend asking for Costinel to be your guide.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing time exploring Rome with us and that you enjoyed the flexibility of the tour. We’re especially happy that the before-and-after photos and historical insights helped bring the sites to life for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Costinel. He’ll be thrilled to know that his knowledge, guidance, and service helped make your experience memorable. Thank you as well for recommending us and for specifically recommending Costinel as a guide. It was our pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome again in the future! Warm regards, The DriverInRome Tours & Transportation Team
Our driver and guide Matt was fantastic. He picked us up promptly and had us to Rome in a little over an hour. We jumped right and started hitting all the highlights. He ensured we knew the best route to take, what to look for, best photo vantage points and had some great restaurant recommendations. We were in co tact with some friends who decided to take the ships big bus tour and they were miserable. We were wry comfortable in our 8 passenger van that was on full AC. Had a great day and we owe it all to Matt for his great hospitality and knowledge of the city and all the sights.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic day in Rome and that Matt made your experience so enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him—he’ll be delighted to know that his knowledge of the city, recommendations, and attention to detail helped make your tour memorable. We’re also glad you enjoyed the comfort of our 8-passenger van and that the air conditioning helped you stay comfortable throughout your day of sightseeing. Thank you for choosing DriverInRome Tours & Transportation and for your kind recommendation. It was our pleasure to be part of your Rome adventure, and we hope to welcome you back to Italy again in the future! Warm regards, The DriverInRome Tours & Transportation Team
Matteo was awesome. I really feel like we got to see the highlights of Rome and the air conditioning was wonderful.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Rome and that Matteo helped make your experience memorable. We’re especially glad you were able to see the highlights of Rome comfortably—and that the air conditioning was a welcome relief! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Matteo. Thank you again for choosing DriverInRome Tours and Transportation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Rome in the future! Warmest regards, The DriverInRome Tours and Transportation Team
