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Ancient Ostia Tour: Explore Rome's Best-Preserved Ruins
4.9
18 Ratings
Rome
Step back in time and explore the remarkably preserved ancient city of Ostia Antica. Discover its vibrant history and marvel at its well-preserved buildings, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts.
Step back in time and explore the remarkably preserved ancient city of Ostia Antica. Discover its vibrant history and marvel at its well-preserved buildings, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rome - Pick up and drop off service from the hotel/accommodation
- Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - 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…
- Rome - Pick up and drop off service from the hotel/accommodation
- Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - 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.
What's Included
- Small group tour with a maximum of 12 participants
- Complimentary air-conditioned minivan transfers by Welcome Italy
- 3-hour tour guided by an expert local
- Explore the archaeological ruins of Ancient Ostia
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- 24/7 emergency contact available, including WhatsApp access
- Small group tour with a maximum of 12 participants
- Complimentary air-conditioned minivan transfers by Welcome Italy
- 3-hour tour guided by an expert local
- Explore the archaeological ruins of Ancient Ostia
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- 24/7 emergency contact available, including WhatsApp access
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips
Additional Information
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…
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.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Pickup and drop off services only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before call to confirm the pick up
Location
Rome
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(18 Ratings)
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Victoria_o
Jun 20, 2024
Great half-day getaway from Rome! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this half-day tour. Our guide (Catherine) was prompt, professional and extremely knowledgeable. The moment we began our drive out of the city, she provided a thorough history of Rome. In Osteo Antica, our guide was a wealth of knowledge and she made this former bustling port city archaeological site come to life!
If you are looking for a respite from the crowds in Rome, take a morning tour for a walk back into ancient times. You will not be disappointed!
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Judye_k
Oct 8, 2023
A must see! - Terrific guide. Took the time to explain sights and answered all questions. Extremely pleasant and friendly. Wonderful day and spectacular setting.
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Sabrina_k
Jul 4, 2023
Perfect spot to understand the background of Rome - The tour of Ostia anica was amazing. Not only was our guide very knowledgeable of the town but it was cool to see a different side of Rome! Would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone!
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Munchkinpj
Aug 2, 2019
Very enjoyable trip - The was a very informative and enjoyable trip. Our guide was fantastic and kept us very entertained.
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Erin_c
Jul 1, 2019
Ostia is truly a hidden gem! - Discovering Ostia as a potential tour was a coincidence as I researched our trip to Rome online. I am SO GLAD we decided to book this tour, it was easily one of my favorite parts of our trip. Having always wanted to go see Pompeii, we visited it the day before. In my personal opinion, Ostia was more amazing than Pompeii (which is saying a lot!). Ostia is about a 45 minute drive outside of Rome. Our driver came and picked up my husband and myself in an air-conditioned van and drove us to our destination. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by our fantastic tour guide, Donald. We were surprised to find that we were the only two people on our tour and that we had all the time we wanted with Donald in Ostia. He was genuinely interested in giving us the best experience possible and was completely knowledgeable and passionate about the site. All of the well preserved wonders of Ostia came to life as he described where water came from for the public baths, which rooms in the houses were for which purposes, what people did on a daily basis, etc. We were truly blown away by this personal experience with what life was like in Ancient Rome. The best part- Ostia is far, far less crowded than Pompeii. You can walk over mosaics, get pictures without tons of people in them, and appreciate what it would have been like to have lived there. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
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Helmut_b
May 6, 2019
Spectacular - Our guide Donald was fantastic. Ancient Ostia is amazing. It shows a well preserved town which was over 2000 years old. The Condon of many of the ruins is quite amazing. There is a small museum on the site with restored statues and relics which was also great. There was only the two of us on the tour and mother was a problem for our guide. Definitely a must if you are an ancient history buff and like to get away from the large crowds of Rome and Pompeii
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Derrick90332016
Nov 15, 2018
Brilliant - We've wanted to visit Ostia Antica for some time and knew that it was a large site so we really wanted a guide. We booked this as a small group tour but, as we were the only clients that day, it became a private tour. Our guide, Donald, was excellent and brought the site to life. We visited on a Sunday which Donald told us was a busy day (we saw about 30 people over the whole site). Had this been a week day (not Monday..it is closed) we may have had the whole site to ourselves. Ostia is a great place to visit and seriously under used by tourists who aren't prepared to venture beyond the city centre sites. You can easily get the train to Ostia Antica and visit the site yourself but if you are visiting for the first time it is worth having a guided tour...the site is huge. It could be much bigger as much more is still unexcavated. We didn't get to the museum..we didn't have time. Hopefully the new museum will be open when we next visit (currently completed but standing unused at time of writing)
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R.siener83
Jul 7, 2017
Our guide was well versed in the... - <p>Our guide was well versed in the history of the city and being in a small group was great. The drive was pleasant and gave you a chance to see the area outside of Rome proper. Fascinating to see how well the Romans laid out the city and to see the extensive tile works in one of the baths was marvelous. Nice break from the hustle and bustle of Rome.</p>
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Nsackett
Jun 15, 2017
Perfect way to see Ostia, there were... - <p>Perfect way to see Ostia, there were four on the tour, very smooth in to see the city after a short ride in a van. We were met at the gate by our guide, who took us to see the city at our own pace. We never felt rushed, and were able to see the most important parts of the city. I recommend this trip to anybody, we almost overlooked this tour, and I am so happy we found it</p>
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David_s
Jul 7, 2023
Ostia with 9 and 12 year olds - A relaxed way to see Roman civilization without the crowds. We had a knowledgeable guide and we all enjoyed it, including our kids.
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