Shore excursion

Vatican and Colosseum Private Tour from the Civitavecchia Cruise Port

4.6 from 7 Project Expedition reviews8 hoursAskos Tours

Back-to-Ship

Vatican and Colosseum Private Tour from the Civitavecchia Cruise Port is an 8-hour shore excursion in Civitavecchia, run by Askos Tours. From $729 per guest. Free cancellation up to 7 days before. Project Expedition’s Back-to-Ship guarantee: you’ll be back before your ship sails, or Project Expedition gets you to the next port.

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About this excursion

This private full-day tour from the Port of Civitavecchia is designed for travelers who wish to experience the highlights of Rome in a single day, with a strong focus on art, archaeology, and historical context. The itinerary combines two of the city’s most significant areas: Vatican City and Ancient Rome, offering guided visits to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

What’s included in this excursion

Included

Private round-trip transportation between the Port of Civitavecchia and Rome by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan
Professional English-speaking driver
Private licensed guide
Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Assistance and coordination tailored to your ship’s schedule

Not included

Meals
Personal expenses

Know before you go

Is it suitable for children?

Good to know: All visitors, including children, must present a valid government-issued ID to enter the Colosseum.

What to bring

What to bring: Comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, water, please remember to strictly observe the Vatican dress code in order to be admitted to the site:, shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, failure to comply with the dress code may result in denied entry to the Vatican sites.

Other

Names on IDs must strictly match the names on the admission tickets.; Important: Full names of all passengers are required at the time of booking and must match the identification provided at the venue (if entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums are included).
Failure to provide accurate passenger names may result in delays or refusal of entry by the attraction.