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Ostia Antica Private Guided Tour with Optional Transfer from Rome

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • skip the line tickets
  • Local guide
  • Private tour

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Meet your local guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office and begin your 3 -hour guided walking tour of the site.

Now a ghost town, Ostia was once Rome’s ancient port. Explore the maze of abandoned streets and buildings, enjoy the Baths of Neptune and admire the black and white mosaics of Neptune, Amphitrite, the theater and the forum, which was once the center of city life. 

Your guide will share insights into how inhabitants used to live.

It’s a walk into history where you can experience life as it was during the days when Rome was an important port to the entire ancient world.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Ostia Antica ticket office The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Raphael Tours & Events

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
  • Approximately 2 km of walking is involved in the tour with breaks to sit and enjoy the site

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Visit Ostia Antica with this private tour

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