Exclusive Rome tours, Driver & Tour Guide, Colosseum & Vatican
Description
An Exclusive private and customizable tour of Rome from the port of Civitavecchia or from your hotel in Rome with Driver & Tour Guide. Your guide will hop-off the vehicle with you at each stop and walk you through the attractions to provide the most complete insights of every attraction. You can choose to book the ten-hour tour from the port of Civitavecchia. Two hours will be needed just for the transfers from the port to Rome and vice versa. Your driver will pick you up from the exit of the ship at 7:30AM. At the end of the tour, approximately at 5:30PM you will be back at the port. If you are staying in Rome and have chosen the eight-hour tour from Rome, you will meet your guide at your hotel, Airbnb, Train station. A one-hour lunch break is scheduled from 1PM. TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. You can request our office to purchase your skip-the-line tickets: - Colosseum (Eur 40 PP) - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel (Eur 55 PP) - St. Peter's Basilica (Eur 7 PP) - Pantheon (Eur 7 PP)
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Itinerary
One of the richest and most representative museums in the world. It would take weeks or maybe months to visit it completely and exhaustively. Rich in statues, paintings, sarcophagi, mosaics collected by the Popes since the Renaissance. It was the famous Pope Julius II who began, with his private collection, what would become an enormous concentration of artworks. The Sistine chapel is the real reason why thousands of people flock to museums every year to admire Michelangelo Buonarroti's masterpieces: The Last Judgment and The Genesis. You will see Michelangelo's marble masterpiece: La Pietà. The Basilica will surprise you with its majesty and rich decorations. The Guide will be at your complete disposal in order to fulfill your desire for more information. At the end of the tour you will meet your driver again and continue the tour as scheduled or return to the hotel.
Built by Sixtus IV, from which it takes its name (Sistine Chapel) at the end of the fifteenth century, it is the pictorial representation of the old and new testament performed by the most important painters such as Perugino, Girlandaio, Botticelli to finish with Michelangelo's masterpiece. Inside the "Cappella Magna" so called to stigmatize the religious and political importance of the place, it is not possible to speak, take photos or videos. Your private guide will give you the time necessary to appreciate the quality of the rich decoration. You will after enter through the door that will take you inside St. Peter's Basilica.
The most famous baroque square in the world where during the conclave the crowd waits impatiently to see for the first time the face of the new Pope. Bernini's colonnade represents the ideal embrace of Peter towards the faithful who have come for centuries to pray on his tomb. In the center one of the most ancient Egyptian obelisks which in ancient Rome was located in the center of the circus of Emperor Nero. Your private tour comes to an end hoping that you enjoyed our tour and to see you again soon in Italy.
The Colosseum in Rome was the largest and most advanced amphitheatre the ancient world had ever seen. It is the main symbol of Rome. The famous Roman amphitheater was built between A.D. 70 and 72 by the emperor Vespasian and hosted events like gladiatorial and hunting games.
The Capitoline Hill is the smallest and most important of the seven hills of Ancient Rome. As the political and religious heart of Rome the hill became a symbol of Rome's reign as the capital of the world. From the top of the Capitol your guide will show you the wonders of ancient Rome represented by the ruins of the Roman Forum, the largest monumental area in the world. A breathtaking view where you can take incredible photos to bring home the best memories of the Eternal City. A vast expanse of ruins of temples, basilicas and triumphal arches symbol of the power of Rome through the first thirteen centuries of Roman rule over almost all of Europe.
The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. 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 most famous monumetal area in the world. The political center of ancient Rome and symbol of the power of the Eternal City. The place where in the eighth century BC the city was founded and from where the Romans began their incredible history of conquests throughout Europe.
The famous staircase of Rome. Its 135 steps connect Piazza di Spagna with the church above Piazza Trinità dei Monti. Built in the eighteenth century by Francesco de Santis today it is the place of shopping and ritual photos in front of the famous Bernini fountain located at the base of the staircase.
Piazza Venezia is the central hub of Rome, Italy, in which several thoroughfares intersect, including the Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Via del Corso. It takes its name from the Palazzo Venezia, built by the Venetian Cardinal, Pietro Barbo alongside the church of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice.
The construction of the first Patheon dates back to 25BC by Marco Agrippa, an important Roman general and son-in-law of the Emperor Augustus. After 150 years the Emperor Hadrian rebuilds it in the same place and in the form that we can still admire today. After almost two thousand years we can still visit the ancient building and its incredible open dome. Since the beginning of the seventh century the Pantheon has been transformed into a church, the Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres. A unique monument in the world, not to be missed even if you have already visited the Eternal City.
The most beautiful and the most famous fountain in the world, symbol of the incomparable beauty of the Rome of the Popes. The fountain is located at the junction of three roads and more specifically it is built upon the ‘terminal point’ of the Acqua Virgo, one of Rome’s most important aqueducts that transports drinking water to the Eternal City. You cannot miss the visit to the famous fountain where to throw the coins to be sure to return to Rome in the future.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
1. Port of Civitavecchia: See driver with sign at the exit of your ship (No shuttle bus). 2. FCO or CIA Airport: See driver with sign after bag claim exit. 3. Rome: See driver at your Hotel, Airbnb, Termini station.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Earphones are mandatory for groups (more than 4 Guests) inside the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
- Vatican Museums closed: Sunday, Easter, 01May, 29Jun, 14Aug, 15Aug, 01Nov, 8Dec, 25Dec, 26Dec
- A single van is used for up to seven people. For groups over seven people two Mercedes vans are used. A single guide is used for each individual group regardless of the number of people.
- Our office will purchase your Colosseum and Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line tickets. Your tour guide will have your tickets. Tickets to be paid only cash directly to your guide.
- Due to the high demand for tickets, availability to visit the Colosseum and Vatican Museums will only be confirmed once the tour has been booked. In case of lack of tickets it will still be possible to take the tour but with other destinations.
Reviews(84)
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We had a very good experience with our Rome excursion during our cruise stop in Civitavecchia. The vehicle was clean, modern, spacious, and extremely comfortable for our family throughout the day. Our driver was professional, knowledgeable, and navigated the busy areas very well. Communication leading up to the excursion could have been a bit more proactive during the 24-hours before, as there were periods where updates felt quieter than we expected before such a major tour day. While everything ultimately came together smoothly, a little more communication beforehand would have helped us feel more prepared and reassured in advance of the excursion. During the day, the communication style was direct and fast-paced at times, which we understood is common in the industry given how many schedules and tourists guides manage each day. The day itself focused primarily on Rome’s architectural landmarks and historical sites, which was impressive and memorable. We were able to see many iconic locations and learn a lot about the city’s history and culture. While the experience followed a very structured itinerary, it was still a smooth and enjoyable way to experience Rome in one day from the cruise port. We were especially grateful for the luxury of having a private ride and front-of-the-line access at several locations. Being able to avoid long lines and much of the heat made the day far more comfortable and allowed us to maximize our time seeing the city instead of waiting in crowds. Lunch at Osteria dei Pontefici was also very enjoyable with good food, a nice atmosphere, and a relaxing break during a busy sightseeing day.
Nikolai and Andreas arrived at our hotel early and on time to pick us up. We did not have to wonder where they were. Also, we were picked up in a Mercedes van that was very neat and clean. What a nice vehicle to be taken around Rome for our tour! We were taken to several tourist attractions in one day which we would never had been able to accomplish on our own without Nikolai and his ability to navigate these landmarks. We saw the best parts of these attractions because Nikolai knew how to swiftly get us to these places. He personalized our tour to our requests. For instance, we were dropped off at the Vatican at our designated ticket time. We walked a major portion of the Vatican grounds and had our car pick us up at the exit. Very convenient. We would never have seen all 7 sites of our tour had we not booked this private tour. It was well worth the cost based on the time we had in Rome. We had the next day to ourselves and Nikolai provided several suggestions on what we could to on our own for that 2nd day.
Nikoli and Andreas did a fantastic job of showing our family the highlights of the beautiful city of Rome in a day. This was our first time to Italy and we wanted to see as much as we could with the time we had. Obviously, you could spend weeks just in Rome taking all the culture and history in, but we were able to see things we had never seen before. The day was made much more valuable having Nikoli providing historical context to everything we were seeing, instead of simply visually taking it all in. Thank you for a really special day.
This tour was a great experience - we had limited time to have a full tour of Rome. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and very helpful. We were able to see all the most interesting sites in Rome in an 8-hour tour - The private tour was performed timely, comfortably and very enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.
Easy access from our ship. Our driver, Stephano, was knowledgeable and very safe. Patricia, our tour guide, was just like another family member. She was delightfully funny and extremely knowledgeable especially avoiding crowds. We enjoyed this tour so much, we arranged for another private tour in the next City! P.S. This tour was worth every penny!! Thank you Viator!!
On a Viking Cruise and was able to see everything on the list. Our guide was Nicola and our driver was Antonio (gorgeous men, just saying). The pace was just right, not too fast nor too slow. Our excellent driver picked us up right in front of our ship in Civitavecchia. We never waited more than a few minutes to enter Pantheon, Coliseum and Vatican. Back on the ship right on time. 10 out of 10 would book again.
Nikoli was an exceptional tour guide! He was flexible with our family (we had 3 young kids with us). He was extremely informative, fun, and easy-going. We got so many great insights into the history of Rome, and we thoroughly enjoyed having him with us for the day. We will definitely call him next time we visit Rome.
This was an excellent trip. Andrea was the driver and Nicola was the guide. They picked us up at the hotel and were on time. They were both very friendly and accommodating. Nicola has a fantastic personality and was born in Rome. He is an excellent Historian as well which made the tour intriguing all the way through. We learned so much on this trip about the Vatican, art, artists, museums, and all the historical sites we visited. And we learned about Rome along the way to our destinations. It was myself, husband, and our 25 and 23 year old son and daughter, (and they LOVED IT!). They actually said they wished we booked Nicola for all of our tours because he was that good and entertaining. Access was simplified, not waiting in long lines was great, and a personalized experience is the only way to go. In a short time we maximized the highlights of Rome. I highly reccommend this tour and guide. We had fun and a lot of laughs.
Patricia & Mauricio did a fantastic job getting us to most of our stops. We had to skip a few because of crowds and time constraints but Patricia was so very knowledgeable on the history of Rome & its many historical sites. The little restaurant that Patricia recommended for lunch, Osteria del Pontefici, was authentic. & delicious with fresh, homemade food; especially the pasta.
This was an amazing experience and well worth the money. We went so many places in a day and our tour guide and driver were the best! We went two adults four kids ages 11-17 . We saw so many sites, ate a great lunch and for just a bit more money than we would of spent on a cruise ship tour but that would of had far more people and saw far fewer sites . It’s worth the money to maximize your time in Rome .
