The 15 Best Private Car Days in Rome

1.Rome Private Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,492 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Meet your driver at Fiumicino’s NCC meeting point, then ride straight to your Rome hotel or accommodation in a private vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers such as Stefano may share useful Rome tips along the way. The service runs 24 hours a day, with one hour of airport waiting time included.

“Our driver was great. He was there when we arrived and had our name clearly visible so we met almost immediately. He was very friendly and told us about different sites as we passed by on the way to our hotel. I will definitely be using this service again. Our trip started off on a good note because of the welcoming nature of our driver.”

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2.Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,808 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $54

Ride from Piazza Venezia to Rome’s ancient catacombs on a panoramic bus, then follow a multilingual guide through burial tunnels nearly 2,000 years old. Drivers such as Alessandro may add lively commentary and extra sights along the route. Optional Trevi underground and Capuchin Crypt visits require separate selections.

“Alessandro was a fantastic guide! Not only do you see the catacombs but you also have the chance to pass by several historic sites on the transport to and from.”

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3.Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,606 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

See Rome’s bone-decorated Capuchin Crypt, then ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus or another open site. Guides such as Monica, Fiona, Davide, and Maria add historical context, while a VIP after-hours option offers a shorter evening visit.

“Monica was a fantastic guide with humor, balance, and local color commentary. On a more serious note, she did a fantastic job of presenting the Capuchin Crypt in a way that left space for any and all personal reactions. Highly recommend. Radios also worked shockingly well, even when we were in four separate tour vehicles navigating the complicated Italian traffic situation.”

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4.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $141Top rated

Travel from your Rome hotel to Civitavecchia cruise port in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Drivers assist with luggage and take you directly to the ship. The ride usually takes about an hour, though Rome traffic can stretch it longer.

“This was an amazing service. Vehicle was clean and very nice. Driver was prompt and courteous. We got to the port in good time to board our ship. Customer service was great at responding.”

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5.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 430 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $141

Book a private one-way ride from your cruise ship at Civitavecchia to a Rome hotel, Airbnb, or airport address. A driver meets you by the ship with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives up to eight people in a private vehicle. Pickup runs 24 hours a day.

“Excellent service. Very friendly spoke excellent English. Aviator is the best one to always use in Europe.”

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6.Appian Way E-bike Tour, Catacombs, Aqueducts & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 404 reviews · from $86

Join guides such as Emanuele, Alessandro, or Alberto for a 4.5-hour e-bike ride from Circus Maximus to the Appian Way, catacombs, and Aqueducts Park. Expect ancient ruins, quiet country roads, bumpy Roman paving, and a short shuttle transfer. Small-group and private options are available.

“Our family of 5 had a fantastic time. I would highly recommend. Adriana was a fantastic guide. We have done several tours with Get Your Guide while in Italy. This was, by far, our favorite.”

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Cruise Port Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 367 reviews · from $33Best value

Travel from Civitavecchia to central Rome, then use the Big Bus open-top route to reach landmarks such as the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. You get about four hours in Rome, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and a return transfer if selected.

“Rome is the worst hop on and hop off experience I have ever had! I am done hop on and hop off in many countries! I won't recommend it to anyone!”

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8.Appian Way E-bike Tour, Catacombs, Aqueducts & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike beyond Rome’s traffic on a small-group tour with guides such as Emanuele, Alessio, Laura, and Guido. Visit the San Callisto catacombs, cycle the ancient Appian Way, and pass through Aqueduct, Tor Fiscale, and Caffarella parks before returning by shuttle.

“Very interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. It was amazing to ride thru such history. And, we loved getting away from the crowds. Enjoyed every minute”

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9.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: From the Port to Rome Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Meet your private driver outside Civitavecchia’s cruise terminal, then ride directly to Rome Fiumicino Airport in a private vehicle for up to eight people. The transfer takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, with a fixed price, luggage help, and pickup seven days a week.

“Van was spacious and very clean. Driver arrived early and was easy to locate and friendly. Van had great AC too!”

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10.Civitavecchia Private Transfer from ship to FCO airport or Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Rome Airporter collects you at your Civitavecchia cruise terminal with a name sign, loads your luggage, and drives you privately to FCO or a Rome address. Marco and Claudio are among the named chauffeurs, and larger parties may need more than one vehicle.

“Wonderful Experience driver was timely and very professional would recommend and will use again. Thank you!”

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11.Ciampino, Fiumicino Airport or Civitavecchia port Private Transfer to Rome

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 238 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Pre-book a private, one-way ride from Fiumicino, Ciampino, or Civitavecchia to your Rome accommodation. Your driver is meant to meet you with a name sign, handle luggage, track your flight, and provide a direct ride of about 45 minutes.

“Our flight landed at 8:45 a.m., and by the time we got through passport control and customs, it was around 9:45 or 10:00 a.m. We got to the meeting point, but there was no driver in sight. I messaged them, and they scolded me, saying that our flight landed at 8:00 a.m. and that the driver had waited an hour. So they had the flight time wrong and THEY were EARLY. When I booked the ride, it asked for my flight # and that was all. When I told them they were mistaken, and that we had wasted no time getting to the meeting point, they stopped replying to my…”

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12.Discover Rome in a Day – Private Driver Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Cover Rome’s major sights in one private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup at your Rome accommodation. English-speaking drivers such as Peter, Paolo, Stefano, Giuliano, and Salvatore tailor the day, share local context, and help with photo stops, meals, and mobility needs. Admission tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Giuliano was an excellent tour guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, and very accommodating (especially since we had our 10-month-old with us). He was prompt, professional, and made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!”

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13.Rome Private Tour with Driver: Colosseum and Vatican in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $785

This 7 to 9-hour private Rome tour pairs a driver-guide such as Carlo or Livio with specialist guides at the Colosseum and Vatican. You’ll visit major landmarks by car, use reserved entry at the top two sights, and choose hotel or cruise-port pickup with the 9-hour option.

“If you’re thinking about doing a tour in Rome, DO THIS ONE!!!! Carlo was amazing! We were nervous about booking outside our cruise line but did this tour and I cannot tell you how glad we are!!! Carlo met us at the ship, and the next 9 hours were filled with every Rome site (tickets included and seamlessly coordinated for our tour), so much amazing information with our personal Vatican and Colosseum guide Mary Teresa (also arranged by Carlo and team) and even the places you don’t think of like the best Italian coffee, the exact locations to get the custom items we were looking for for family, etc., and…”

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14.Airport to Rome Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

You’ll be met inside Rome’s airport by a chauffeur holding your name, then driven privately to your chosen downtown address in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz. Allow about 45 minutes, with traffic able to stretch the ride. Provide your flight details, luggage count, and Rome hotel address when booking.

“It was a big consolation, help, and experience! Rome indeed is a good experience! With this, we will plan to come back, with God’s grace!”

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15.Transfer to Rome & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 190 reviews · from $56

Take the 9:30 SIT bus from Civitavecchia to Rome, then explore by hop-on hop-off bus with an audio guide in 16 languages. Choose Vatican City or Termini for drop-off and return, with an optional walking escort around St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo.

“Easy transfer to Rome, The guide helped us find the hop on hop off bus in Rome The coach had air con which was great as it was 32 degrees outside!!!”

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