Rome 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.

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.

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.

Explore the wonders of Ostia Antica. Choose from standard admission for independent exploration or upgrade your experience with a golf cart ride and exclusive perks. Admission Ticket with Audioguide Delve deeper into the history and significance of Ostia Antica's archaeological wonders. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives while you explore at your own pace. Admission Ticket and Golf Cart Ride Enjoy a leisurely ride through Ostia Antica's sprawling ruins aboard a comfortable golf cart. Take in the sights and sounds while gliding effortlessly through this archaeological marvel. Admission Ticket with Golf Cart Ride and Aperitif Elevate your visit with a luxurious experience that combines a scenic golf cart ride with a delightful aperitif. Savor refreshments amidst the ancient ruins, blending history with relaxation. Select the ticket option that best suits your interests and embark on an unforgettable journey through the remnants of ancient Rome at Ostia Antica.

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!

Uncover the ancient city of Ostia Antica with a skip-the-line entry ticket. Follow in the footsteps of the Romans as you explore the excellently preserved ruins, admire colourful mosaics and more. Stroll down the stone-lined main road, the Decumanus Maximus, and see the rich and vibrant city centre which was once filled with bustling commerce. With an audio guide leading the way, go at your own pace and discover 24 points of interest, including the Forum Baths and the Capitolium. Strategically located on the Tiber, Ostia Antica was once a wealthy port city that was the scene of many land and naval battles. Today, it is one of the largest archaeological sites in the world. Afterwards, continue exploring Rome with a self-guided audio tour of the city’s landmarks. Go at your own pace as you visit world-famous sights, such as the Pantheon and the Colosseum.

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.

Relive a piece of ancient Rome history, immersing yourself in this unique archaeological site on an unforgettable tour. The tour allows you to visit in depth a good part of this extraordinary archaeological site that covers about 50 hectares, in which ancient ruins and nature merge to create suggestive landscapes. Founded according to tradition by King Anco Marzio in a strategic area from the military and commercial point of view, Ostia was the first Roman colony, port of the city of Rome at the mouth of the Tiber river. Along the way you will be able to observe the grandiose theater dating back to the Augustan era, the Baths of Neptune and its mythological mosaics, the remains of the imposing Capitolium that towers over the Piazza del Foro and the famous insulae and tabernae. A unique archaeological site in the world where it is really possible to relive the daily life of the ancient Romans in a chronological span of 8 centuries.

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 !!!

A 2.5 hours nice and chatty walking tour through Ostia Antica archeological site and the Borghetto: a Castle and a courtyard inside a medieval citadel for an authentic Italian experience with locals. A walking tour easy to join by public transport or a private transfer. A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversation will flow nice and smooth. Italian GELATO: you will enjoy your tasty and juicy Italian Gelato chatting and having a good time talking about Italy and the Italian way of life. The company of locals from the meeting point to the final “Ciao, till next time!”. Entrance ticket info: Only credit card are allowed to purchase the ticket. COVID19 Info: No COVID Certificate is required to access the Archeological Park of Ostia Antica.

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! 

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.

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.

We'll do together a walk through the Roman ruins in this old town. Its history, rich and fascinating, is witnessed today by the countless monuments that are worth visiting because in excellent condition. The first settlement can be traced back to the beginning of the 4th century B.C. Only at the end of that century a squared fortified encampent (castrum) was built. This military camp, called Ostia from the Latin word Ostium meaning "mouth of the river", was established at a distance of around 16 miles from Rome, as a military outpost to keep under control not only the access to the Tiber and the nearby areas, in order to defend Rome. The city was then surrounded by a new circle of walls that is traditionally attributed at the time of Sulla. The walls circumscribed an urban area of about 50 hectares which could be accessed through three main gates: Porta Romana,Porta Laurentina and Porta Marina.

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.

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.

You will meet your guide at your accommodation and you will walk through the centuries in an unbelievable experience close to Rome. You will visit the Porta Marina, the Commercial Street, the Forum, The Cardum Maximum, the Bath and the Tabernae discovering how it was the life in the ancient Rome.