Ancient Ostia From Rome Half Day Semi Private Tour

Discover the most important, ancient Roman city in Europe. Explore this once-busy port town with a small group led by an expert guide. Visit the awe-inspiring ancient theatre, baths, taverns, markets, and temples, to name a few. Admire ancient mosaics, statues, and artworks. Follow your passionate guide off the beaten path and explore places inaccessible to larger groups. Plus, a small group means you receive the guide's personal attention.

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.

Explore the wonders of Ancient Rome on a pleasant tour, with a great local guide. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a small group of max 8 people. This tour is family-friendly and kids under 6 can attend for free. Also, children under 18 have special discounts. Entry tickets to all sites are included for everybody!

Explore Rome following the trail of Robert Langdon in Dan Brown's best-selling novel, Angels and Demons! The tour begins at to the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria. It was here that Langdon found the third dead cardinal, who was branded with the word fire. You will also see the Pantheon, where Robert Langdon arrives having misunderstood a clue. His intended destination was the church of Santa Maria del Popolo. You will stop outside St. Peter's Basilica and see the point in the square where the protagonist found another dead cardinal, branded with the word air. Your guide will take you through the most important places in the ancient city center, including Repubblica Square, and Navona Square, whereLangdon finds the last dead cardinal here, branded with the word water. From Navona Square you’ll head to Castel Sant’Angelo, a gathering place of the Illuminati, and hear about the passetto, a hidden passage that leads to Vatican City.

Due to our years of experience we challenged ourselves to prepare a completely private tour based on this novel, and consequently we now provide this high quality tour experience around the main places mentioned on it. From the start you will get impressed with our luxurious and comfortable Mercedes Benz Vehicle and your highly skillful English speaking driver! In addition, it’s also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making this experience a super special one!

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.

The tour starts from the meeting point and continues with the visit to the Roman Forum, considered the real political, commercial, social, and religious center of Rome at the time of the Monarchy and the Republican period. At the center of the Forum, it is possible to walk on the same cobble-stones of the “Via Sacra” (Sacred Way) leading to Capitol Hill and admire the remaining off with its ancient basilicas, triumphal arches, honorary columns, and ancient markets. Continuation of the tour for the visit to The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater), its construction began in 70 AD and ended in 80 AD. The Colosseum was intended for fights and games between gladiators, and is composed of four overlapping architectural orders; the first 3 are made up of eighty arches framed by semi-columns, and the fourth is divided into panels interspersed with windows. In the last order, masonry and wooden supports were inserted to support an immense tarpaulin (velarium) for to shelter from the sun and rain.

Discover Rome and explore the sites that have made this city the center of Christianity. You can relive this ancient history walking through the Impressive Papal Basilicas, places where history, faith and art blend together through the lives of popes, saints and artists. You can visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, with its beautiful medieval cloister, then move on to the first Basilica in Rome, St. John Lateran, the place of the greements between the political power and the power of the Church. You will continue your journey in Catholicism at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the most important of the Roman churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a lot ofmosaics and decorations. You will conclude the tuor admiring the elegance and the artistic and architectural majesty of St. Peter's Basilica and the masterpieces of Bernini and Michelangelo.

Embark on a luxurious journey to Ostia Antica Archaeological Park, unveiling ancient Rome's mysteries amid captivating ruins resonating with grandeur. This tour explores bygone eras, discovering Ostia's hidden gems and delving into lesser-known chapters of Rome's history. Roam timeworn streets, embrace vibrant tales, and let history's hues and scents transport you on a temporal voyage. This Ostia Antica odyssey is an authentic encounter with antiquity, peeling back layers to illuminate Rome's narrative. More than a tour, it's a metamorphic venture, immersing you in vivid palettes, entrancing narratives, and fragrances of eras past. Elevating this journey, luxuriate in a private chauffeur-driven car. Your driver escorts you to and from Ostia Antica, enhancing exclusivity in exploring ancient Rome's essence. Secure your place now to submerge in Ostia Antica's captivating allure—a fusion of history and opulence, crafting an unmatched sojourn.

Following in the footsteps of the Ancient Romans the road will lead us to the very centre of the ancient world, the Roman Forum.. Inside the magnificent  Flavius' Amphitheatre, known as  Colosseum, proclamed as  New World Wonder, You will   hear about the gladiatorial fights and public spectacles that took place in the Arena. You will learn also about importance of this important place for everyday life in Ancient Rome, roman baths, abour Roman family and habits as well as e about Circus Massimus that You can see from the Palatine hill, famous becouse of the movie Ben Hur. Visit one of the Seven hills of Rome, the Palatine, the first settlement and home of the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus as well as Roman Forum centar of life in ancient world. Learn about Vesta vergins, different traditions,  Temples and  importance of Curia that still had a lock with the keys that work,even after 2000 years.

Italy has many wonderful sites to visit and Rome, most of all. There are many areas that hold archaeological and historical value, as well as artistic interest that can be difficult to know which ones you should go to. Among them, the site of Ostia Antica would definitely be one of the top destinations. Ancient Roman cities go, Ancient Ostia, an ancient civilization. It's basically Pompeii, but without the volcano and the people getting buried under tons of lava.

Some could argue taking the time to visit the ancient sea port of Ostia Antica affords a better glimpse of Ancient Rome than even the Forum! Leave the city and head towards the sea with our driver and guide to explore Rome’s version of Pompeii – Ostia Antica. Originally the city’s storehouse and a lively port town which welcomed ships and their exotic cargos from across the empire, it was buried beneath sediment for over 1500 years and today offers one of the best glimpses of what Rome was like during her ‘Golden Age’.

Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site, close to the modern suburb of Ostia (Rome). At the mouth of the River Tiber, Ostia was Rome’s seaport. It is noted for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics. If you wish to spend a nice morning touring outside of Rome this is a very good option. For last minute bookings (less than 30 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described.

Enjoy an extraordinary opening of the ruins of Pompeii with a qualified archeologist. Be ready for something completely different and interactive to discover a past buried under the lava and the pyroclastic materials emitted by the terrible Mount Vesuvius. The official guide will take you to see the remains of villas, baths and markets preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius: discover how ancient Roman lived and the tragic history of this ancient city where time stopped many centuries ago.

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.

Explore the incredible Ancient Ostia Roman Port (Ostia Antica) a large archeological site, the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, this Tour focuses 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 • Store buildings • Public buildings • Temples and little shrines, dedicated to traditional and oriental deities • Wall-paintings • Mosaics • Sculpture • Graffiti Skip-The-Line Tickets Included. Local licensed Tour Guide in Ostia Antica Ruins (if option selected). Lunch time in a typical local Restaurant near the Ruins (own expense). Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.

Explore the incredible Ancient Ostia Roman Port (Ostia Antica) a large archeological site, the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, this Tour focuses 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 • Store buildings • Public buildings • Temples and little shrines, dedicated to traditional and oriental deities • Wall-paintings • Mosaics • Sculpture • Graffiti Skip-The-Line Tickets Included. Local licensed Tour Guide in Ostia Antica Ruins (if option selected) Lunch time in a typical local Restaurant near the Ruins (own expense). Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.

Explore the incredible Ancient Ostia Roman Port (Ostia Antica) a large archeological site, the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, this Tour focuses 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 • Store buildings • Public buildings • Temples and little shrines, dedicated to traditional and oriental deities • Wall-paintings • Mosaics • Sculpture • Graffiti Skip-The-Line Tickets Included. Local licensed Tour Guide in Ostia Antica Ruins (if option selected) Lunch time in a typical local Restaurant near the Ruins (own expense). Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.

Explore the incredible Ancient Ostia Roman Port (Ostia Antica) a large archeological site, the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, this Tour focuses 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 • Store buildings • Public buildings • Temples and little shrines, dedicated to traditional and oriental deities • Wall-paintings • Mosaics • Sculpture • Graffiti Skip-The-Line Tickets Included. Local licensed Tour Guide in Ostia Antica Ruins (if option selected) Lunch time in a typical local Restaurant near the Ruins (own expense). Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.

Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office where you will skip-the-line and begin the tour of Rome's antiquated port. Over time the coastline has moved inland and Ostia, (‘Os’ comes from the latin word mouth) was once the mouth of the river Tiber. As you walk through ancient Ostia, admire the labyrinth like streets, which lead you to see some of the main sights in this archeological park: the magnificent amphitheater, fountains, factories, the Square of the Guilds, the main city square – the Capitolium, the Baths of Neptune, the Forum, private homes and more. Discover the historical importance of the port city and hear detailed explanations from your professional guide, who will enlighten you about what life was like when Ostia was once a thriving port.