Ancient Ostia

Escape to Ostia Antica and see why experts are calling it "The Better Pompeii". It is just a step away from Rome and you'll travel in a personalized small group with maximum 12 people! The perfect half day trip from Rome for those seeking to learn more about ancient Roman ruins but do not have time to travel to Pompeii.

Ostia Antica is an archaeological adventure into the past. Join us on this fascinating RomAbout tour and together we’ll explore the temples, houses and edifices that made up this industrious Roman town while your guide reveals what life was like for its 100,000 inhabitants. With a group of no more than 8 people, there’ll be opportunity to quiz your guide and really take advantage of their expert knowledge.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit one of the best-preserved ancient Roman sites in Europe. Explore Ostia Antica at your own pace with the skip-the-line ticket or opt for a small-group guided tour from Rome. Booking tickets for Roman attractions can sometimes be frustrating. Let us take the stress out of your Roman holiday by handling the reservation for you and your family. The Ostia Antica skip-the-line ticket offers peace of mind and flexibility. This ticket is valid for any time slot during opening hours and allows you to visit additional sites, as well as the main archaeological area.

We will visit together one of the best preserved italian archeological sites. The city of Ostia was the ancient Harbour of Rome and it was strictly related to the events that made Rome a grandious city. We will study together the different ages of the Roman history through the buildings of this city. This special place will even help us to understand the daily life in the ancient Roman times. We will investigate every single aspect of that age: religion, business, living, entertainment. The area is so well preserved that we will be able to walk on the ancient Roman paths and breathe ancient Roman history.

30 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is a little visited place with a magical atmosphere. An experience in many ways superior to the visit of Pompeii which died out under the ashes of Vesuvius in 79 AD. while Ostia continued to prosper until the fourth century. You will walk along the main roads (Cardo and Decumano) still covered by the ancient Roman pavement, to discover places, habits, daily life of the ancient Romans. The guide is a person full of humor who makes the walk enjoyable and interesting. He will tell you details that are not found in the written guides and will take you by the hand to the most evocative corners of the ancient city … don't forget your comfortable shoes !!!

Enjoy a half day trip to Ostia Antica from Rome in a small group of maximum 8 people (guaranteed) or even a private tour. Meet our staff at our office in the centre of Rome and enjoy the convenience of a transfer from the centre of Rome to Ostia Antica. Explore the archaeological park during a 2 hour guided walking tour. Afterwards, you are free to remain longer in the park on your own or let our guide accompany you to the train station. From there you can either go back to the city centre or to the nearby beach (public transport ticket is included).

This intimate and safe Semi Private tour with MAX 6 people GUARANTEED, will take you on an adventure back in time to a once flourishing cosmopolitan harbor city on the outskirts of Rome! Thanks to the amazing preservation, Ostia is often referred to as ‘the better Pompeii’. With your guide, discover some of the site’s most impressive features, such as the Baths of Neptune, the Forum of Corporations, and the impressive Amphitheatre. Peak into ancient storefronts and see how the Roman’s managed to have complex systems bringing both hot and cold water into their buildings. This tour will allow you to delve deeper into the Roman Empire and learn how trade and neighboring communities assisted it in achieving its growth and wealth. Coming from Rome? Getting to Ostia Antica couldn't be easier! Just hop on the Roma – Ostia Lido line from the Ostiense train station (in the center), ride the train for a short half hour, and get off at a quick 5 minute walk from the entrance to the site! 

Private Tour Guided of Ruins of Ancient Ostia from Civitavecchia Port. Enjoy the beautifully preserved ruins of Ostia Antica, Rome’s ancient seaport, lie twenty miles from the modern metropolis, in the meadows between the Tiber River and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Founded, probably in the 4th century BC, as a military colony to guard the river mouth against seaborne invasions, Ostia served as a busy commercial port when Rome controlled all the Mediterranean in the 2nd century BC.

Relive the glory of Ancient Rome with a guided visit to Ostia Antica, a lively harbor town founded in the 4th century BC. Ancient Ostia is commonly referred to as “Better than Pompei”, due to the astonishing preservation of its buildings. You will stroll through ancient taverns, baths, apartments, groceries and theatres and you will be surprise to see that their present condition so strikingly exceeds the Roman Forum. Strolling along the main street, the Decumanus Maximus, your tour guide will tell you fascinating stories of the past. The Roman statues lining the walkways, still in perfect condition, will make you feel as though you are walking among the ancient Romans! You will even be enticed to take a dip in the Baths of Neptune, crowned by an impressively intact mosaic representing the Sea God in a chariot drawn by sea horses. Don’t miss the chance to experience Ancient Ostia, a truly Roman experience.

This tour is perfect for those who simply can’t get enough of Ancient Roman ruins. Ostia Antica was the port town to Ancient Rome, this was where materials were delivered from ships all over the Empire and where the rich would vacation. This tour gives you a chance to wander the abandoned streets with more liberty than most of the archaeological sites in Italy. This fascinating tour will begin with your guide collecting you in a private car and driving you a short distance from Rome to the incredible town of Ostia Antica. Often referred to as Rome’s Pompeii, Ostia Antica is without doubt one of the most overlooked treasures in the area. Once a thriving working port built in the seventh century BC, in the later Republic the town became a holiday destination filled with hotels, bars, and brothels. Exploring the empty streets of Ostia Antica gives you the sense that the ancient world is not really lost, but rather temporarily forgotten.

Explore the impressive Ancient Ostia archaeological site, the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, focusing on some of the archaeological remains of Imperial Ostia and Portus: • Apartments buildings, with two or three upper floors • The so-called medianum-apartments, the habitations of the commercial middle class • Domus, the houses of the upper class • Hotels, brothels, bars and hundreds of shops • Baths and communal latrines • The seats of guilds • Workshops, such as bakeries and fulleries • Wall-paintings • Graffiti, and more… Skip-The-Line Tickets Included. Upgradable with Local licensed Tour Guide in Ostia Antica Ruins in Private option. Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship. Private or Shared Tour available options. Time to wisit (your own) the wonderful little medieval neighborhood and Giulio II Castle near the Ruins. Free time and lunch time (own expense) enjoing the modern Sea of Rome: Ostia Beach.

Discover the unique archaeological excavations of Ostia Antica, its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics with an expert guide, on your day from Rome city end with a trip to the beach and enjoy the volcanic sands of Ostia's coast all with private transport.

A 2.5-hour guided tour will lead you into the ghost town of Ostia Antica. The old port of Rome will welcome you to an archaeological site where the customs of the ancient inhabitants of this strategic point of the Roman Empire will come alive. Trivia, colouring books, multimedia tools and much more will capture the attention of your children, giving them a fun and exciting experience that they won’t forget. Private pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the center of Rome as well as entrance fees are included in the price!

Explore Ostia Antica on this 3-hour private tour. See the thermal baths, the Forum, the Capitolium as well as the original restaurants, shops, mills, wine warehouses, laundries and much more. Ostia Antica can be easily reached by train from Rome.

– A full optional car (up to 3 people) or van (up to 7 people) at your disposal for the entire tour – upgrade of a regular tour, you don't just visit an archeological site, you actively participate to the daily life of an ancient roman! – the tour guide is a Phd Archaeologist – Chance to customize the itinerary following your interests – A time machine, a journey through the past, a discovery more than a visit, a full immersion into nature and archaeology – no lines, no crowds – Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule

Ostia Antica was the first Roman colony, founded in the seventh century BC at the mouth of the River Tiber, and is still today the largest archaeological site on the planet. Thanks to an expert archaeological guide and impressive graphic reconstructions, you will take a journey back in time to discover the secrets and daily life of the ancient Romans. You will walk along theDecumanus Maximus, the main street of the city, to admire the splendid mosaics of the Baths of Neptune, the majestic theater decorated with marble masks and the imposingForum Square, dominated by the Capitolium, a great temple dedicated to the most important gods of Rome: Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. Finally, you will discover details and curiosities about daily life in ancient times by exploring the insulae (the ancestors of our apartment buildings) and the rich domus(villas) of the patricians, the ancient shops and restaurants (such as the thermopolium, similar to our fast-food restaurants!) and even the public toilets (latrinae)! Please note that, for preservation reasons, the mosaics are covered during the winter season.

The perfect half day tour from Rome to learn more about ancient Roman ruins but do not have time to travel to Pompeii. Founded as a military base, Ostia Antica became an important commercial port for the supply of grain for Rome. Starting from Porta Romana and proceeding along the main road we will visit the old metropolis and Piazzale Della Vittoria. Next we will visit the baths of Neptune, one of the public services of the city constructed by Adriano and ornated with fine mosaics. Behind the Bath’s of Neptune, the Firemen’s barrack of the Adrian’s age. The visit will continue with the Theatre erected by Agrippa in the 1st century B.Sc. From the top of the staircase you have a beautiful view of the excavations. After visiting the House of Diana we will reach the centre of Ostia where we will be able to admire the Forum, the political centre of Ostia, the Temple of Rome and Augustus and the Baths.

Our private tour explores one of the most well preserved ancient Roman cities in the world in the company of your private guide. Started as a military posting, Ostia Antica became a thriving metropolis and blossomed into a very important trading city feeding into and out of Rome. This 2.5 hr. tour is ideal for visitors interested in seeing intact archaeological sites, giving them an insight into ancient life. This private tour gives you the luxury of exploring what interests you the most. Your private tour guide will base the tour of Ostia Antica around your curiosities and interests.

Explore the Ancient Ruins of Ostia Antica Embark on a private 4-hour guided tour of Ostia Antica, a captivating journey through the ruins of a once-thriving Roman city. Discover fascinating insights into the lives of the ancient Romans as you explore this archaeological treasure. Highlights include the Terme di Nettuno, featuring stunning black-and-white mosaics of Neptune and Amphitrite, the bustling Decumanus Maximus, and the remnants of ancient thermal baths. Each step offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman civilization. Don’t forget your sunglasses and hats for a comfortable and shaded experience as you uncover the wonders of Ostia Antica. An unforgettable dive into history awaits!

Discover the incredibly well preserved port of Ancient Rome with your own private guide. Step into the world of Ancient Rome, walk in the once busy streets with bars, bakeries, baths and brothels, where you will get an idea of how it was to live in the port of Ancient Rome. Admire breathtaking views from the steps of ancient ruins and climb to the top of the theatre, this will be an experience to never forget. This private tour can start at any time during the opening hours of Ostia Antica, please let us know your preferred starting time in the booking process.