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Day tours from your cruise ship at Rome Civitavecchia to centre of Rome
Civitavecchia cruise port near Rome
Civitavecchia, the cruise port for Rome, is a medium-sized town about 80km north west of Rome. Civitavecchia is about an hour's drive from the centre of Rome, not an insignificant distance.
It is possible to do Rome independently by train from Civitavecchia and we tell you how, but there is also a good choice of great value public and private shore excursions available that take the stress out of the day.
You won't be able to see everything in Rome in one day, but an organised shore excursion offers efficient use of your time.
Rome by train from Civitavecchia, for total independence
There are no direct scheduled public bus services between Rome and Civitavecchia, but there is a good rail service between Civitavecchia and Termini Station, the main public transport hub in the centre of Rome.
Travelling from Civitavecchia a typical train will stop at S. Pietro (40 min), Trastevere (50 min), Ostiense (55 min) and finally Termini (70 min). S. Pietro is around 15 minutes' walk to the Vatican and St Peter's Square.
Punctuality is not a strong point of this railway service and delays are common so give yourself plenty of time to get back to the ship.
Civitavecchia Express - non-stop train to Rome from Civitavecchia cruise port
In 2019 a new rail service was launched called the Civitavecchia Express. This service is designed for cruise passengers, as it connects Civitavecchia with Roma San Pietro and Roma Ostiense stations. Civitavecchia station is about a mile from the cruise port but there are plenty of taxis and a local bus available to take you there.
Currently the Civitavecchia Express service runs only four daily journeys. Two in the morning, bound for Rome and two in the afternoon bound for Civitavecchia. The timetable was thought out to meet the needs of many cruise travellers who wish to visit Rome in a day. The train times are quicker and more reliable than the commuter trains, allowing an easier and with guaranteed seating, more comfortable transfer into Rome.
Top public shore excursions to Rome
If you will get stressed out with the unknowns of using the public train service into and around Rome and finding yourself wandering around the big city there are some very good semi-independent alternatives.
Round trip coach transfers to Rome + Hop-on Hop-off bus
A combi-ticket that includes a bus transfer between Civitavecchia cruise port and Rome and the hop on hop off bus in Rome.
Big Bus is one of Rome's most popular hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus operators, the only operator to include walking tours in addition to the bus within the ticket.
Bus transfer + Hop on Hop off bus Rome
+ Hop-on Hop-off bus
• Bus transfer from cruise port to Rome city centre • 1-day hop-on, hop-off tour • Free walking tours • Free Wi-Fi • Audio commentary in 9 languages
Rome day pass from Civitavecchia
A combi-ticket that combines:
Round trip train tickets from Civitavecchia to Sant Pietro Train Station (near the Vatican).
Rome hop-on, hop off sightseeing bus.
Skip-the-line entrance to the Colosseum.
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20% discount on top museums/attractions (e.g. Vatican Museums, Borghese Gallery).
Train transfer, Hop on Hop off bus Rome and Colosseum entrance
• Entrance tickets to the Colosseum (skip the line) • Round trip train ticket from port to centre Rome • Hop-on Hop-off bus • 20% discount on top attractions
Shore excursions to Rome with worry free guarantee
These tours address the stress of worrying that you will return late and miss the ship by provide a worry free guarantee.
If your ship is delayed and you are unable to take the tour your money will be refunded.
See the terms and conditions for full details of this guarantee within each tour option.
Cruise ship excursions Rome
• Wide choice of excursions available including Colosseum, Vatican Museums, St Peter's and more • Worry free cruise ship guarantee
Round trip car transfers to Rome in 1 day from your cruise ship
If you are independently minded and just need a fast way of getting to Rome and back to your ship in the same day - this could be for you.
It is a simple proposition, round trip private car transfers to Rome at a drop point of your choice. Then be picked up at the same spot, at a time specified by you in time to get back to your ship.
The private car service offers:
- Personal Meet & Greet by the driver at your ship.
- You specify where you want to be dropped in Rome and the time to come back.
- Payment by credit card with no fees and immediate confirmation.
- Choice of vehicle to suit party size and luggage capacity.
- 24-hour help line.
- Clear prices – no surprises. You pay only a small deposit up front.
If you pay the deposit option you pay the remainder in cash directly to the driver on the day.
Reservation process
Simply click on the book now button below.
Select the journey pair Civitavecchia to Rome, and select the round trip option.
Select an appropriate vehicle size for your party and then enter full details of your ship and drop/pick-up point in Rome.
If you require clarifications or have requirements that require an individual quotation then please use the enquiry/quotation request form.
SHORE EXCURSION PRICES
ROUND TRIP TRANSFERS FROM SHIP TO ROME IN 1-DAY BOOK NOW
| 1-2 seater | €278 per vehicle |
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1- 3 passengers + 3x Check-in luggage* + 2x hand luggage** (An example vehicle type would be a Mercedes E class) |
| 3-5 seater | €338 per vehicle |
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Up to 5 passengers + 6x Check-in luggage* + 4x hand luggage** (An example vehicle type would be a Mercedes Viano) |
| 6-7 seater | €358 per vehicle |
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Up to 7 passengers + 7x Check-in luggage* + 5x hand luggage** (An example vehicle type would be a Mercedes Viano) |
* Large Cases - Flight hold size 10-23kg (22-50lbs)
** Medium Cases - Flight overhead locker size 5-10kg (11-22lbs)
Instant reservation facility for your fixed price round trip car transfer
Or if you prefer, request a written quotation first using our enquiry/quotation request form
The booking process is clean, straight forward and secure. You pay by credit card or by PayPal and you receive a confirmation immediately. You pay only a small deposit, you do not pay the full amount in advance, however if you wish you can pay the full amount in advance. If you pay the deposit option you pay the remainder in cash directly to the driver on the day.
Use the form below to check prices and book now.
Shore excursion to Rome from your cruise ship by private car
Your excursion will start at Civitavecchia Port where your driver will collect you directly at the pier below your ship.
The driver will be holding a board that’s printed with your name so you’ll spot him easily.
You can expect to be taken on the most scenic routes through Rome and your driver will regale you with some of its interesting history.
It is a very flexible private day tour through the eternal city, so if you have places that you want to see, just tell our driver where you would like to spend your time and he will be happy to accommodate you.
Visit the Vatican Museum and Colosseum
If you want you can pre-purchase fast track tickets to the Vatican Museum and Colosseum in advance so you won't need to waste time in queues. No charge is made for this service.
The private shore excursion service offers:
- Payment by credit card with no fees and immediate confirmation.
- Choice of vehicle to suit party size and luggage capacity.
- 24-hour help line.
- Clear prices – no surprises. You pay only a small deposit up front.
Reservation process
Simply click on the banner below.
If you require clarifications or have requirements that require an individual quotation then please use the enquiry/quotation request form.
SHORE EXCURSION PRICES - FULL DAY WITH DRIVER IN ROME
VATICAN & COLOSSEUM TICKETS AVAILABLE BOOK NOW MAKE ENQUIRY
| 1-2 seater | €460 per vehicle |
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1- 3 passengers + 3x Check-in luggage* + 2x hand luggage** (An example vehicle type would be a Mercedes E class) |
| 3-5 seater | €499 per vehicle |
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Up to 5 passengers + 6x Check-in luggage* + 4x hand luggage** (An example vehicle type would be a Mercedes Viano) |
| 6-7 seater | €540 per vehicle |
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Up to 7 passengers + 7x Check-in luggage* + 5x hand luggage** (An example vehicle type would be a Mercedes Viano) |
* Large Cases - Flight hold size 10-23kg (22-50lbs)
** Medium Cases - Flight overhead locker size 5-10kg (11-22lbs)
Personal quotation request for your private shore excursion
For a confirmed personalised quotation that may address any aspects you are concerned about and wish to raise please use the enquiry form below.
We will normally respond with a firm quotation well within one day.
