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Private Shore Trips offers Rome tours for hotel-based travelers. If arriving by cruise ship, please see our tours from Civitavecchia. Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel and more. Tours include English speaking guides with private vehicles.

$50 Deposit
Reserve private Rome tours with a low initial deposit.

Postcards of Rome - Private shore excursion at Rome with English-speaking guide Postcards of Rome

Rome City Tour - 4 Hours

This tour is the perfect option for first time visitors to Rome or those who only have a short time available. You enjoy a driving tour of the city with photo stops at major sites.



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Ancient Rome - Private shore excursion at Rome with English-speaking guide Ancient Rome

Rome City Tour - 4 Hours

The focus of this option is an extensive walking tour of the sites related to Ancient Rome including the Coliseum, Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum.



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Highlights of Vatican City - Private shore excursion at Rome with English-speaking guide Highlights of Vatican City

Rome City Tour - 4 Hours

The focus of this special tour is an extensive walking tour of Vatican City including the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.



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Best of Rome - Private shore excursion at Rome with English-speaking guide Best of Rome

Rome City Tour - 8 Hours

This extensive tour of Rome includes a walking tour of the Roman Forum and Coliseum as well as a detailed tour of Vatican City with the Sistine Chapel.



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Rome Airport to Rome Hotel Transfer - Private transfer at Rome with English-speaking guide Rome Airport to Rome Hotel Transfer (FCO)

Private Transfer - 30/45 Minutes

Start your vacation on the right foot with a private transfer from the Rome airport to your hotel in Rome.




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Rome Hotel to Rome Airport Transfer - Private transfer at Rome with English-speaking guide Rome Hotel to Rome Airport Transfer (FCO)

Private Transfer - 30/45 Minutes

End your vacation on the right foot with a private transfer from your hotel in Rome to the airport in Rome.




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Custom Tours & Large Group Services - Private group tour with professional local guide Private Tours for Any Size Group

Your day, your way.

One private vehicle, just your party, at every port you visit.

Plan your port day


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Rome Hotel to Rome Airport Transfer - Private transfer at Rome with English-speaking guide Private Transfer: Rome Hotel to Rome Airport (FCO)

Private Transfer - 30/45 Minutes

End your vacation on the right foot with a private transfer from your hotel in Rome to the airport in Rome.




Per Person from: $44.00

Private Guided Tours of Rome

Rome is a city that rewards depth over speed. Three thousand years of history are stacked on top of each other — ancient temples beneath medieval churches beneath Baroque palaces — and the only way to make sense of it all is with a guide who can connect the layers for you. Private Shore Trips offers private guided tours of Rome with hotel pick-up for guests staying in the city before or after a Mediterranean cruise, on a land-based holiday, or visiting Rome as an independent traveler. Your licensed English-speaking guide and private driver will collect you from the lobby of your Rome hotel and return you at the end of the day — no navigating public transit, no hunting for meeting points, and no competing with 40 strangers on a group bus for your guide's attention.

Our Rome city tours cover the essential landmarks — the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona — as well as quieter neighborhoods like Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto that reveal the Rome most visitors never see. Every tour is fully customizable to your interests, pace, and schedule. We also offer private Civitavecchia transfers for guests connecting to or from a cruise, and private Civitavecchia shore excursions for cruise passengers docking at Rome's cruise port.

Frequently Asked Questions — Private Rome Tours

How does hotel pick-up work?

Your private driver or guide will meet you in the lobby of your Rome hotel at the agreed start time. There is no need to find a meeting point or navigate to a departure location — the tour comes to you. Some tours will include a driver who will take you to meet your licensed guide at the first stop of the day, and at the end of the tour your driver will return you to your hotel or drop you at another location of your choice, such as a restaurant, a shopping district, or a train station.

What is the best way to see the Colosseum and Vatican in one day?

It is absolutely possible to visit both the Colosseum and the Vatican in a single day with a private tour, and our full-day Rome itinerary is designed to do exactly that. Your guide typically begins at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning when crowds are lightest, followed by St. Peter's Basilica. After a break for lunch — your guide will recommend a local trattoria away from the tourist traps — you continue to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in the afternoon. A private driver handles the transfer between sites so you don't lose time on public transport.

Do I need skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican and Colosseum?

Yes — both the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum now require timed-entry reservations, and walk-up queues can stretch to two hours or more during peak season. When you book a private Rome tour with us, all timed-entry tickets are arranged in advance by our local operations team. You arrive at your reserved time and walk past the general admission line. This is one of the biggest practical advantages of booking a guided tour rather than trying to coordinate tickets and timing on your own.

What is the best time of year to tour Rome?

Rome is a year-round destination, but the most comfortable months for sightseeing are April through June and September through October, when temperatures are warm but manageable and the summer crowds have not yet peaked or have begun to thin. July and August are hot — daytime temperatures regularly exceed 35°C (95°F) — and the major sites are at their most crowded. Winter months are mild by Northern European standards and offer the shortest queues, though some outdoor sites have reduced hours. Your private guide will adjust the itinerary to account for the season, routing you through shaded streets and indoor sites during the hottest parts of a summer day.

Can I customize my Rome tour itinerary?

Absolutely. Every private Rome tour is fully customizable. If you have already seen the Vatican on a previous visit and want to spend the full day on ancient Rome and the historic neighborhoods, your guide will design the day accordingly. If you are interested in food, we can incorporate a Trastevere market walk or a guided tasting. If you are traveling with children, your guide knows how to keep younger visitors engaged with stories of gladiators and emperors rather than dates and dynasties. Just let us know your interests when you book and we will shape the itinerary around you.

Are these tours only for cruise passengers?

No. Our private Rome city tours are designed for anyone staying in Rome — pre- and post-cruise guests, independent travelers, families on holiday, honeymoon couples, and anyone who wants to explore Rome with a private guide and the convenience of hotel pick-up. If you are arriving by cruise ship at the port of Civitavecchia, we offer separate Civitavecchia shore excursions with port pick-up and our Back-to-Ship Guarantee.