The Roman Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican City — this is just the start of what you can uncover in Rome on your own.

Upon arrival, a local guide will accompany you to St. Peter’s Square, a map, and instructions on where to meet before your return. Now, the whole day is yours to explore at your leisure. From The Forum to Vatican City — many iconic landmarks are all within a short walking distance, as are plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants, and other places of interest for you to discover in the Eternal City.

Energy Level

Duration

10 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Marvel at the stunning 18th-century Trevi Fountain
Feel like a local while browsing shops, cafes, and city streets over 2000 years old
Enjoy an exterior view of The Colosseum and Arch of Constantine — all within a short walk of one another
Visit Vatican City (the world's smallest country) to explore St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and Sistine Chapel

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Dress code alert: shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral
Bags or backpacks over 15in/40cm are not allowed in The Vatican—they must be checked inside at the cloak room if planning to go inside
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sailors should expect long periods of walking
Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
Sailors should expect crowds and lines during this Shore Thing
Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine
There is approximately a 1.5 hour drive to/from Civitavecchia and Rome
This is not a guided Shore Thing, Sailors will be dropped off at the Vatican Area and will have approximately 5.5 hours of free time
This Shore Thing does not include entrance fees/tickets to any venues
As of Feb 2026, inner access to the Trevi Fountain requires a €2 ticket (payable on-site); wait times vary and access isn’t guaranteed

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Discover Rome on Your Own (Roundtrip Transfer)

The Roman Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican City — this is just the start of what you can uncover in Rome on your own.

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