Embark on a captivating journey through the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica, Rome’s historic seaport. Uncover the secrets of this bustling commercial port and immerse yourself in its rich history.
Embark on a captivating journey through the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica, Rome’s historic seaport. Uncover the secrets of this bustling commercial port and immerse yourself in its rich history.
- Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site, close to the modern town of Ostia, that is the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, 15 miles (25 kilometres) southwest of Rome. “Ostia” (plur. of “ostium”) is a derivation of “os”, the Latin word for “mouth”. At the mouth of the River Tiber, Ostia was Rome’s…
- Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site, close to the modern town of Ostia, that is the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, 15 miles (25 kilometres) southwest of Rome. “Ostia” (plur. of “ostium”) is a derivation of “os”, the Latin word for “mouth”. At the mouth of the River Tiber, Ostia was Rome’s seaport, but due to silting the site now lies 3 kilometres (2 miles) from the sea.[2] The site is noted for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics
- 5-hour total duration
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
- Guided tour by professional art historian for 3 hours
- 5-hour total duration
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
- Guided tour by professional art historian for 3 hours
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tickets
The exquisitely maintained remains of Ostia Antica, the historic seaport of Rome, can be found twenty miles away from today’s city, nestled in grasslands between the Tiber River and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Likely founded in the 4th century BC as a military establishment to protect the river’s entry point from maritime threats, Ostia transformed into a…
The exquisitely maintained remains of Ostia Antica, the historic seaport of Rome, can be found twenty miles away from today’s city, nestled in grasslands between the Tiber River and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Likely founded in the 4th century BC as a military establishment to protect the river’s entry point from maritime threats, Ostia transformed into a bustling trade hub during Rome’s dominance over the Mediterranean in the 2nd century BC.
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
