Why choose this Vatican City tour ?
Are you on a cruise on the Mediterranean? If your ship docks in Rome and you want to visit the Eternal city making the most out of your time, our Rome and Vatican Shore Trip is the best choice for you. You will tour like a VIP, with a private English-speaking driver who will accompany you, on board of a car or a minivan, from Civitavecchia port (right where your ship docks) to the major highlights in Rome and then back to the port to resume your cruise. The tour includes also the expertise of a private English-speaking guide, who will escort you for 5 hours in Rome and in the Vatican. Are you traveling with children? Let us know and we will assign you a kid-friendly guide!
Make the most of your Vatican City adventure
What makes Shore Trip to Rome and the Vatican from Civitavecchia Port a unique experience ?
Your tour will start as soon as your ship reaches the dock in Civitavecchia port: a private English-speaking driver will come and pick you up at the dock on board of a VIP car or minivan. You will be escorted to the centre of Rome where a private, licensed guide will join you for a memorable tour, sharing with you all their knowledge about the city of Rome (all our guides have either a degree in Archaeology or in Art History).
The first part of the tour will bring you to the Vatican, to one of the most visited Museum in the world: Vatican Museums!
After entering the Vatican Museums and admiring the astonishing Sistine Chapel. You will spend some minutes in the most famous chapel in the world where Pop are elected!
When your tour of the Colosseum is finished your guide will take you to the Pantheon, one of Rome’s most fascinating and best preserved buildings. Here you will also stop for a complimentary ice-cream, to end your tour on a sweet note!
If you have enough time before re-embarking on your ship, the guide will be delighted to show you other highlights of Rome, like Trevi Fountain, Venice Square and Navona Square. As this is a private tour, it can be customized according to your desires and you can walk at your own pace.
Enjoy your city tour with Colosseum and Vatican Tours by Italy Wonders, TripAdvisor Experience Partner
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- 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
- The driver is English speaking guide. The language chosen is for the guided tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- At the cruise port, please do NOT take the shuttle bus
- The order of the itinerary might change due to availability tickets
- Please bring a copy of your ID or driver license since it is necessary for the entrance at the Colosseum
- Please note: with the use of the wheelchair you won’t be able to access to all the areas of the museums
- Please Note: In some areas the stroller must be carried by yourself due to architectural restrictions
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
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Shore Trip to Rome and the Vatican from Civitavecchia Port Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Pre-reserved access to Colosseum and Vatican
- Private driver at disposition all day (including pick up & drop off at port) – 9 hours total
- Private guide for 5 hours in Rome
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Other entrance fees to be paid on site if requested
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Italy Wonders SRLS.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us.
Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• At the cruise port, please do NOT take the shuttle bus
• The order of the itinerary might change due to availability tickets
• Please bring a copy of your ID or driver license since it is necessary for the entrance at the Colosseum
