Ancient Ostia (Ostia Antica) Tours and Tickets

Visit the ruins of Ostia Antica on this tour from Rome. Sometimes known as ‘the better Pompeii’ for the excellent preservation status of its buildings, forums and artwork, Ostia Antica is an archaeological site that was once the port city of Ancient Rome. Travel to and from the site by train, and then take a walking tour of the ruins with a guide. Be wowed by the intact condition of ancient structures such as the amphitheater, Baths of Neptune, taverns and more.

Feel like you’ve traveled back in time at the remarkably well-preserved ruins of the Ancient Ostia. Sometimes referred to as ‘The Better Pompeii,’ this archaeological complex features remains of a once-glorious Roman city including baths, taverns, homes marketplaces and a striking amphitheater. On this half-day tour, travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a small group and learn about the Ostia’s fascinating history on a guided tour.

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Visit the little-known archaeological site of Ostia Antica on a small-group day tour from Rome. In addition to navigating, your guide provides anecdotes and background information you won’t find in a guidebook. Enjoy free time to explore, grab a bite to eat (own expense), or relax on the beach before heading back to Rome.

Fifteen miles southwest of Rome lies Ostia Antica, a vast archeological site that was the harbor city of ancient Rome. Once a lively center of economic prosperity, the city fell into disrepair and was eventually abandoned after the fall of the Roman Empire. After several centuries, the city was rediscovered and is now open to the public. This half-day tour unlock’s the site’s history.

Explore the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica on a private horseback riding tour with a pre-departure breakfast included. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost, as well as see landmarks often missed by visitors. Options to upgrade may include a walking tour of the ruins, spa session, or beach visit for more advanced horseback riders. A private tour ensures that your day is customized to your interests.

Ostia Antica sits just outside Rome and was a thriving seaport in ancient times. Learn about its rise and fall with this in-depth guided tour of the dazzling ruins, among the most important in Italy. Admire the remains of the city’s majestic theater and mosaic-covered public baths, plus visit temples, roads, homes, and businesses to understand what daily life was like for the ancient Romans who once lived here.

Not all of Rome’s ancient sites are in the city center. Just outside the modern city sits ancient Ostia, once a bustling port that was essential to the growth and prosperity of Rome over the millennia. Explore the spectacular ruins of roads, villas, shops, baths, and theaters as you learn about the rise and fall of Ostia from your guide.

A 3 hours nice and chatty walking tour through Ostia Antica archeological site and the Borghetto: a Castle and a courtyard inside a medieval citadel for an authentic Italian experience with locals. A walking tour easy to join by public transport or a private transfer. A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversation will flow nice and smooth. Italian Aperitivo: you will enjoy your drink served with different kind of cheeses and cold cuts, chatting and having a good time talking about Italy and the Italian way of life. The company of locals from the meeting point to the final “Ciao, till next time!”. Entrance ticket info: Only credit card are allowed to purchase the ticket. COVID19 Info: No COVID Certificate is required to access the Archeological Park of Ostia Antica.

Ostia Antica is one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites, but the one-time Roman port city can be difficult to navigate without historical context. On this half-day private tour, you’ll get an in-depth introduction to life in ancient times as you explore old shops, bathhouses, houses, and the theater. Tours include door-to-door transfers from your Rome hotel.

Ostia Antica dates back to the days of the Roman Empire—with ancient ruins telling the tale of power, glory, and downfall. On this immersive tour, explore with a private guide and see Ostia Antica through the eyes of a Roman citizen. Hear the hidden secrets of the beautiful frescoes and preserved mosaics, and take in sites of interest including the forum, the necropolis, and the Temple of Rome and Augustus.

Zip around the Eternal City on board a classic Vespa. Enjoy a customizable journey around Rome and explore the views from the surrounding seven hills. Includes a helmet and insurance so you can feel secure taking your Vespa ride. Choose two routes, either by Castelli Romani: Frascati, Rocca di Papa, Marino, Ariccia or Tivoli Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana. Pass beaches and UNESCO World Heritage sites, and grab a light lunch en route.

This intimate and safe Semi Private tour with MAX 6 people GUARANTEED, will take you on an adventure back in time to a once flourishing cosmopolitan harbor city on the outskirts of Rome! Thanks to the amazing preservation, Ostia is often referred to as ‘the better Pompeii’. With your guide, discover some of the site’s most impressive features, such as the Baths of Neptune, the Forum of Corporations, and the impressive Amphitheatre. Peak into ancient storefronts and see how the Roman’s managed to have complex systems bringing both hot and cold water into their buildings. This tour will allow you to delve deeper into the Roman Empire and learn how trade and neighboring communities assisted it in achieving its growth and wealth. Coming from Rome? Getting to Ostia Antica couldn't be easier! Just hop on the Roma - Ostia Lido line from the Ostiense train station (in the center), ride the train for a short half hour, and get off at a quick 5 minute walk from the entrance to the site! 

Like many of Italy’s most important archaeological ruins, Ostia Antica isn’t easy to interpret for the untrained eye. With this tour, you’ll come away with a full understanding of this ancient city as you follow your private guide through highlights like the necropolis, amphitheater, baths, and House of Diana. Skip the lines and spend more time admiring the site’s mosaics and frescoes dating from the final years of the Roman empire.

Ostia Antica is a spectacularly preserved ancient city just outside Rome, but reaching the archaeological site by public transportation can be time-consuming. Save hours with this private tour that includes pickup in Rome and an exclusive guided visit of the ancient Roman ruins. Explore the remains of houses, shops, and public buildings decorated with frescoes and mosaics and learn about the history and demise of this former seaport from your guide.

Discover the world’s best-preserved Roman harbour city on this 2.5-hour walking tour of Ostia and admire the striking ruins, including the amphitheatre, thermal baths, and the Capitolium.

Ostia Antica, the ancient Roman port city set just outside modern Rome, is one of Italy's premier archaeological sites but is overlooked by most tourists. With this private tour, walk along paved roads once bustling with residents and merchants and admire the remains of shops, homes, temples, and more with your private guide. Learn about the rise and fall of the city and daily life during the Roman Empire.

Unlock the secrets of Ostia Antica with this unique half-day tour. Gaze in wonder at the pyramid and explore Rome's majestic Basilica Saint Paul whose sacred doors guard their mysteries well. Then, take an awe-inspiring journey through time within the archaeological park filled with the remains of the old harbor city, including old villas, taverns, baths, and even exotic marketplaces from ages past. Your guide will be able to provide an insight with old tales from the past.

This private tour of Ostia Antica will allow you to get to know one of the most important archaeological areas of Rome and all of Italy. Ostia Antica was the ancient port of Rome, once located exactly at the mouth of the Tiber: even today the structure of the city and many of its buildings are perfectly preserved, and allow the visitor to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Ancient Rome. With this private tour of Ostia Antica you can explore all the main areas of archaeological excavations: in addition to some housing facilities, in fact, you can also admire the Augustus Theater, the Baths of Neptune, the Capitolium and the Forum. Your private and professional guide will be at your complete disposal for any clarification, in order to give you the best guided tour of Ostia Antica.

Discover the incredibly well preserved port of Ancient Rome with your own private guide. Step into the world of Ancient Rome, walk in the once busy streets with bars, bakeries, baths and brothels, where you will get an idea of how it was to live in the port of Ancient Rome. Admire breathtaking views from the steps of ancient ruins and climb to the top of the theatre, this will be an experience to never forget. This private tour can start at any time during the opening hours of Ostia Antica, please let us know your preferred starting time in the booking process.

30 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is a little visited place with a magical atmosphere. An experience in many ways superior to the visit of Pompeii which died out under the ashes of Vesuvius in 79 AD. while Ostia continued to prosper until the fourth century. You will walk along the main roads (Cardo and Decumano) still covered by the ancient Roman pavement, to discover places, habits, daily life of the ancient Romans. The guide is a person full of humor who makes the walk enjoyable and interesting. He will tell you details that are not found in the written guides and will take you by the hand to the most evocative corners of the ancient city ... don't forget your comfortable shoes !!!

Experience the wonders of Ostia Antica, a well-preserved ancient Roman city, with a personalized private tour. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through time, exploring the fascinating ruins and iconic buildings of this once-thriving port city at your own pace. A truly exclusive and unforgettable experience. On this private tour, you don't have to travel to the site on your own (which can be tricky). Instead, we meet you at a central location, then take the train together. This experience has been carefully crafted to let you fully enjoy and explore Ostia Antica, and to receive the personal attention of the guide.

Ostia was a city of the Latium vetus, port of the city of Rome, located near the mouth of the Tiber river. First Roman colony founded in the 7th century BC. by the king of Rome Anco Marzio.The Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica is today one of the largest and most important archaeological areas in Italy, second in size only to Pompeii and capable of offering the visitor an authentic immersion in an ancient Roman city surrounded from the luxuriant Mediterranean nature. Attention : In case of standard tour booking, with single participant, the tour confirmation will be sent four days before.

ANCIENT HOSTIA Ancient port city of Rome. All that is missing in ancient Rome can be admired in Ostia. Get ready to walk on the decumanus maximus of the ancient port city. Only 30 km from Rome, Ostia offers in its 44 hectares excavated a unique testimony of the ancient Roman lifestyle. It seems to walk in a ghost town while visiting places that the ancient inhabitants used on a daily basis: the ancient baths (some of which still have the hydraulic system in sight), the taverns where they met to consume the street food of the time, the different types of houses built sometimes on several levels, the square of the Forum with the places of worship. In Ostia it is even possible to enter an ancient Roman theater which is still used today in the summer. The various places where commercial activities of various corporations or mills took place where wheat was ground. A visit to ancient Ostia will remain indelible in your memories.