Rome and the Catacombs Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

About this tour

A nine-hour private excursion from Civitavecchia port that guides you through Rome's layered history. Your driver collects you dockside and takes you straight into the capital's ancient heart: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. You'll move through Renaissance and Baroque Rome—the Pantheon's marble interior, Piazza Navona's fountains, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain—before descending into the underground catacombs along the Appian Way for a guided exploration of early Christian burial sites. Expect a full day on your feet covering major landmarks with a knowledgeable local at the catacombs.

Highlights

• Skip-the-line entry to Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Pantheon's oculus and inlaid marble interiors
• Piazza Navona fountains and Spanish Steps views
• Coin toss at Trevi Fountain
• Guided catacomb descent and Christian burial chambers
• Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout
• Bottled water and WiFi included

What to expect

Your guide meets you at the ship and drives you directly into central Rome. The morning focuses on ancient sites: you'll walk through the Colosseum's arches, explore the Forum's columns and temples, and gaze across the Palatine Hill. By midday you're at the Pantheon, stepping inside to see the coffered dome and its famous opening. Afternoon brings you to the baroque squares—Piazza Navona's theatrical fountains, the Spanish Steps' terraces crowded with locals, and finally Trevi Fountain's baroque spectacle. The final stretch takes you south to the Appian Way, where a catacomb custodian guides you through narrow underground passages lined with burial niches, explaining early Christian practices. You'll return to the port tired but satisfied.

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