Ancient Roman City Tour: Explore Ostia Antica's Ruins

Uncover Europe’s most significant Roman city on an Ostia Antica tour from Rome. Explore ancient ruins, mosaics, and artworks with an expert guide.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - You will meet your guide at a central train/subway station and take a train to Ostia. The train is the best way to get there because you bypass all local traffic (train tickets price €3.00 both ways, not included).
    Discover the ancient site of Ostia Antica with a small group and an expert guide.
    On this guided…
What's Included
  • Experienced guide for an unforgettable experience
  • Ostia Antica entrance tickets included
  • Guide’s contact information provided
  • Small group (12 people or less) for a more enjoyable experience
What's Not Included
  • The train tickets can be purchased directly at the meeting point, €3 for round-trip tickets.
  • We are sorry, but we do not offer food/drinks on this experience.
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Experience the significance of Europe’s foremost ancient Roman city. Tour this former bustling harbor city in an intimate group tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Witness the grandeur of the ancient theater, baths, taverns, markets, and temples, among other sites. Appreciate ancient mosaics, sculptures, and works of art. Venture off the typical tourist…

Location
P.za Ostiense, 9
Piazzale Ostiense
If you're using Subway/Metro, get off at the Piramide station and take the PIAZZALE OSTIENSE exit. Once you're outside, the meeting point will be on your left-hand side. The check-in begins at 8:15, we depart at 8:30. We use train and cannot wait for latecomers.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Justin_g
Dec 9, 2024
Ali was very... - Ali was very knowledgeable and friendly. Kept us entertained throughout the tour and answered all of our questions
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Cheryl_l
Nov 21, 2024
Great Guide - Our guide had a background in architecture, so he was very knowledgeable about our destination. He truly made our trip so worthwhile. Highly recommended.
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Sharon_p
Nov 7, 2024
Awesome day - The guide was wonderful and very informative. The tour was set up very well. I was anxious about logistics but it was all very easy.
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X7280xgrobm
Nov 1, 2024
Fantastic tour! - This site has been on my bucket list for many years and it did not disappoint. Our tour guide, Sonia, really knows her stuff, along with having a great sense of humor. It's a beautiful place to visit, and is endlessly fascinating.
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Randall_c
Oct 31, 2024
High expectations; reality was even better - Ostia was a surprisingly comprehensive archeological site of early pre-Christian Roman Empire era. Our guide was phenomenal. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what is known and what is yet to be discovered. I strongly recommend visiting the place if you ever have the chance.
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Catherine_e
Oct 18, 2024
Beat our expectations! - Only a 30 minute train ride outside of Rome, it is a 2000 year old archeological gem. So worth visiting! Much more to see and escape the crowds of the Colosseum. Sonia was very well versed in the area, hit all the highlights, and really brought it to life for us. We got a feel for not only the historical significance of the city, but also a glimpse into how people lived at that time. I highly recommend this tour!
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Stephanie_g
Oct 7, 2024
This is the tour we needed - Fantastic tour with Sonia. I can't imagine doing it without a tour and the knowledge of our tour guide whose background is in art history. Highly recommend!
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Quahog213
Oct 4, 2024
Delightful tour, relaxing, with incredible guide, Sonia - Sonia could not have been a better tour guide. She met us at the assigned spot and check-in was easy. She was so friendly and engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. I wish all our tour guides were this fluent in English and competent. It was a delightful and relaxed tour. The other couples with us enjoyed it as well. it was nice to have an in ectic day away from the hustle and bustle of Rome. Highly recommended and Sonja!
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Judith_l
Nov 10, 2024
Trip to Ostia Antiqua - Excellent guide —very knowledgeable about Roman architecture and culture. Only issue was finding the meeting point with the guide—I was waiting with another couple thinking we were on the same tour, but it turned out they had a different guide even though their tour was the same time and to the same place—just a slightly different meeting point! Confusion all around.
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Dennis_p
Nov 2, 2024
Missed the group tour - Make sure that you know exactly where to meet your group and what type of sign or other means of identification they will be carrying. Ask to have messages sent as a text message and not to your email account.
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