Full day tour of Rome from Civitavecchia with skip the line tickets to Vatican and Colosseum

Board your comfortable, air-conditioned ride in the morning in Civitavecchia Harbour, as soon as you disembark from your cruise ship and head for Central Rome. Store your bags on the secure bus so that you can enjoy Rome! Meet your guide, a Roman native with fluent English, and begin your trip back in time to all of Ancient Rome's best sights.

Enjoy some of the wonders of Rome

Start at the Colosseum, the world's larger ancient amphitheatre and a true testament to the engineering and architectural skills of ancient Romans. Skip the line thanks to the tickets included in the tour, and head inside this timeworn wonder. Marvel as your guide immerses you in stories of ages past, harkening back to a time when gladiators clashed in these archaic walls. Back outside, admire the triumphal Arch of Emperor Constantine. Continue your journey through history as you climb Palatine Hill and be rewarded with a stunning panoramic view. Gaze from above at Capitoline Hill, Circus Maximus, and the Roman Forum. Hear tales of chariot racing and Imperial Roman politics as your guide interweaves stories of all these iconic landmarks.

See the best of Rome in one day

Continue your tour through Rome, with the legendary Pantheon, temple of all gods and another ancient Roman icon. Inside, be amazed by works of Caravaggio, Borromini, Bernini, and the tomb of famous artist Raphael. Emerge from this awe-inspiring site and head to the sun-soaked streets of Rome. Here, you'll have some free time to sample a truly authentic Italian lunch.
After free time for lunch, make your way to one of Christianity's holiest sites - the sacred Vatican. Use your skip-the-line tickets to enter the Vatican Museums as well at the glorious Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica instantly!

Skip the line to the Vatican Museums

Start in the Pinecone Courtyard where you can admire Apollo, the Belvedere Torso, and other masterpieces as you proceed to the tapestry galleries. Your guide knows all the best sights in this maze-like museum, so you won't waste any time. Marvel at the frescoed maps made by Raphael and his students as you head toward Michelangelo's masterpiece, the monumental Sistine Chapel. See more of Michelangelo's work in St. Peter's Basilica as well as countless other treasures. You can wander these hallowed halls with your expert guide until the afternoon, when you'll head back to the air-conditioned minibus and make your way back to the port. of Civitavecchia. Don't worry, we'll make sure that we get you there in plenty of time as you reflect on your magical day in Italy's Eternal City!

Other shore excursions in Rome

Choose an exclusive way to discover Rome with the Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia to the Vatican, and with the Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia to the Colosseum!