About this 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.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Entry to the each site included in the tour
- Transport to and from the tour
- Expert Local Guide
Not included
- Food and Drink
- Some temporary exhibitions and special events may be excluded
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Once we arrive at the site, we will enter through the main gates and find a small, picturesque Necropolis, a final resting place for the rich and famous Romans who lived there. From here we will continue down the main road encountering all aspects of Rome life including: the beautiful bath houses and their well preserved mosaics, a 3,000 seat theatre, luxury villas, everyday shops and markets, and even some public bathrooms. As you wind your way through the streets, you’ll really get a sense of how the ancient Romans really went about their day to day lives.
Meeting and pickup information
- **TOUR BY TRAIN ONLY** This is the local train station of Porta San Paolo (it sits next to the Piramide Metro station). The sign above the station entry reads "Roma Ostia Lido". Your guide will be standing outside the entrance to the station with an orange sign with a lion head on it.
- Meet here for the tour with transport by car. This is the Roman Vacations Office
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Roman Vacations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Group tour by train: This small group tour will meet with your guide and take the local train from Rome to Ostia Antica
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