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

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Navona Square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

San Pietro — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–8
Operated by: Driverinrome

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–13 years) · Adults (14–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Port pick-up and drop-off; professional English-speaking driver
Included: Shared small-group tour, no more than 8 per minivan
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guaranteed return to the pier on time

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (not obligatory; 10-15% is appreciated for good service)
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Vatican Museums are NOT included.
Not included: A walking-tour guide who can accompany you inside sites is not included.

Itinerary

Civitavecchia Port

Passing by

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 Giuseppe Garibaldi

15 min

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.
Isola Tiberina

Passing by

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

Passing by

One of several triumphal arches in Rome, the Arch of Constantine sits near the Colosseum and can be viewed without an entry fee.
Circo Massimo

10 min

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.
Domus Augustana

10 min

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 di Marcello

Passing by

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

20 min Admission not included

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.
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II

Passing by

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

20 min

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."
Pantheon

20 min Admission not included

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.
Piazza Navona

15 min

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)
St. Peter's Square

one hour

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

civitavecchia

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.

Using your ticket

Our small group tour has an average of 5 passengers and no more than 8 per tour

Meeting instructions: Look for your driver holding a sign with your name , dockside, do not take any shuttle .

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.