Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Civitavecchia Cruise Port Transfer
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Big Bus Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket
- Round-trip transfer between Civitavecchia Port and Rome
- Assistance at the meeting point in Civitavecchia
- Multilingual pre-recorded audio commentary
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Big Bus Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket
- Round-trip transfer between Civitavecchia Port and Rome
- Assistance at the meeting point in Civitavecchia
- Multilingual pre-recorded audio commentary
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Turn your cruise stop into an unforgettable Roman adventure with this easy and flexible shore excursion from Civitavecchia.
After arriving at the cruise port, make your way via the free port shuttle to Largo della Pace, where staff will assist you with check-in before boarding your comfortable transfer to Rome. Sit back and relax as you travel toward the city centre, avoiding the stress of trains, taxis, or complicated transport connections.
Once in Rome, discover the city aboard an open-top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. With strategically located stops near the city’s most famous attractions, you’ll have the freedom to explore Rome exactly the way you want.
Admire ancient landmarks like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, stroll through Piazza Venezia, visit the Vatican area, or enjoy lunch and gelato in one of Rome’s charming piazzas. Prefer a panoramic overview? Stay onboard for the full route and enjoy incredible views from the top deck while listening to informative multilingual audio commentary.
The flexible format makes this experience ideal for first-time visitors, families, couples, and cruise guests with limited time ashore. Free onboard Wi-Fi and live bus tracking help make your day even more convenient.
After approximately 4–5 hours of free time in Rome, return to the designated meeting point for your comfortable transfer back to Civitavecchia Port in plenty of time for your cruise departure. The entire trip is approx. 7 hours 30 mins including transfers from Civitavecchia.
Enjoy the perfect balance of independent sightseeing and organised transport on one of the easiest ways to experience Rome from your cruise ship.
- Enjoy a stress-free Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port
- Explore Rome freely with hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus access
- Flexible and easy Rome sightseeing designed for cruise passengers
- Round-trip cruise port transfers included for maximum convenience
- Visit the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain & more in one day
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- Audio commentary and free onboard Wi-Fi are available on the sightseeing buses
- Big Bus Stop 3: Colosseum (Via di San Gregorio) is currently closed; the nearest alternative is Stop 8: Circo Massimo, around a 10-minute walk away.
- Check-in for Rome transfers begins at 9:15 AM at Largo della Pace, accessible via the free cruise port shuttle
- Hop-on hop-off buses in Rome are wheelchair accessible, but motor coach transfers require boarding a few steps
- Please arrive promptly for both departure and return transfers
- The return transfer departs from Rome at 4:00 PM and arrives in Civitavecchia at approximately 5:30 PM.
- The shuttle operates only on days when cruise ships are in port.
- This tour is designed for cruise passengers visiting Rome for the day
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection during warmer months
