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11 Best Vatican City Shore Excursions

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The 11 most popular vatican city shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

11 Best Vatican City Shore Excursions

Shore Excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia Port - St. Peters Basilica in One Hour: What You Can and Cant Expect
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Shore Excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia Port

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1.Shore Excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia Port

A 7-hour Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia with air-conditioned minivan transfers, stop-by-stop highlights, and a free-entry Vatican stop.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Marcello was our driver and guide and he was great. Good sense of humour and very patient with our questions. His English was very good. This tour is what we call a “high speed pass” around Rome - you get a few minutes at most of the sites and then you’re off to the next.…”

191 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $144.82by Imperatore Maximus Tour Service

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Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City - Ancient Rome stops: what you’ll see (and what you won’t)
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Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City

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2.Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City

Private 9-hour shore excursion from Civitavecchia to Rome and the Vatican: port pickup, air-conditioned transport, skip-the-line Vatican Museums.

★ 5.0

“Both Ricardo and Marco were excellent tour guides. They were very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny throughout the tours. They both also showed us key parts of the tours efficiently and quickly compared to other tours. Both very kind and funny would highly recommend”

17 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $961.22by AcrossRome

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Rome In A Day Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring) - Foro Romano Vantage Point: Photos Without Ticket Lines
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Rome In A Day Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

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3.Rome In A Day Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

Private driver day trip from Civitavecchia to Rome’s top sights, with flexible stops, fast pickup, and plenty of time for photos and lunch.

★ 5.0

“Our driver acted as an unofficial tour guide. He was great. He talked about the areas we were driving through and he had some audio clips cued up for us to listen to for a few spots. He was very responsive as our plans changed slightly throughout the day. He took us to a great…”

17 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $1,177.49by Stefano's RomeCabs

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Limo Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Rome - How this Civitavecchia-to-Rome limo day keeps your day from unraveling
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Limo Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Rome

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4.Limo Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Rome

Private limo tour from Civitavecchia to Rome with a guide, built-in sightseeing stops, and door-to-port transfers for up to 8.

★ 4.5

“We enjoyed our day exploring Rome and eating some delicious authentic food for lunch! Juliano was a great tour guide - highly recommend this experience! We can't wait to return and will request Juliano as our tour guide again!”

12 reviewsFrom $1,067.25by NCC AIRPORT S.C.

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Private Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia - Entering the Colosseum: more than photos and arches
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Private Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

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5.Private Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

Private Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia with skip-the-line tickets, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Trevi, St. Peter’s.

★ 5.0

“We were on a cruise and only had one day in Rome. WE wanted to see as much as we could in one day! Our tour guide was Gracelyn Monaco. She was an amazing tour guide. Gracelyn showed us almost everything there is to see In Rome. She was so friendly and knowleRead more”

9 reviewsFrom $92by Through Eternity Tours

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Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port - Pickup at the Port: Fast Meeting, Calm Start
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Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

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Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port Cruise Terminal

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7.Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port Cruise Terminal

A private 9-hour Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia with a small van, close-up sights, and flexible add-ons for Vatican highlights.

★ 5.0

“Our tour in Rome was absolutely magical. Our tour guide, Andrea, is a native Roman and his love for his home shines through as he shares Rome’s history, architecture, and culture. He unfailingly catered the tour to what we wanted to see Read more”

4 reviewsFrom $554.32by Your Way To Rome

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Shore Excursion From Civitavecchia Port - Colle del Gianicolo: Where Rome Gets a Spine
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Shore Excursion From Civitavecchia Port

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8.Shore Excursion From Civitavecchia Port

Small-group shore trip from Civitavecchia to Rome’s icons and St Peter’s Square, with port transfers, Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona.

★ 3.5

“We were supposed to get an English-speaking guide and he didn’t speak a word of English. The guide was very nice, but we couldn’t communicate and I was totally misled by your company.”

4 reviewsFrom $191.57by 23 ROME LIMO SERVICE

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Private shore excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia port - Classic Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Quick Stops That Set the Mood
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Private shore excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia port

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9.Private shore excursion to Rome from Civitavecchia port

Private 9-hour Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia with a private driver, WiFi, and skip-the-line Vatican Museums tickets for up to 4.

★ 5.0

“A great day to try to see Rome in a day! Driver Stefano picked us up on time at the port. He is a local, growing up and still living in Rome. He had so much insight and stories to make our drive fun and informative. After a quick lunch near Trevi fountain we met…”

3 reviewsFrom $909.05by Your Italy Tours by Rome In Limo

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Rome in a Day Shore Excursion - Entering the Colosseum: fast-track time with a guided walkthrough
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Rome in a Day Shore Excursion

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10.Rome in a Day Shore Excursion

A private Rome shore excursion with port pickup, air-conditioned transport, and fast-track entry to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

★ 5.0

“Words can not express what an amazing time we had in Rome thanks to this fantastic tour. Booking a tour is always a gamble as you look to the reviews but anyone that books with this tour operator will count their blessings. The absolute best tour I have ever been on and will go back…”

3 reviewsFrom $1,273.36by Bellissima Italy tours

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Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome City - The Colosseum area: the fast way to get oriented
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Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome City

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11.Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome City

Private port-to-Rome day with an English-speaking driver. See Colosseum, Trevi and more with flexible pacing from Civitavecchia.

★ 5.0

“Our driver was Alberto and he was fabulous! We saw so many wonderful sites and he took care of us the whole time. I can’t say enough positive about him. Since we were in a private car, we were able to travel around Rome and see sites thRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $602.53by AcrossRome

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