- Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - Meet your local guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office and begin your 3 -hour guided walking tour of the site.
Now a ghost town, Ostia was once Rome’s ancient port. Explore the maze of abandoned streets and buildings, enjoy the Baths of Neptune and admire the black and white mosaics of Neptune, Amphitrite, the theater and the forum, which was once the center of city life.
Your guide will share insights into how inhabitants used to live.
It’s a walk into history where you can experience life as it was during the days when Rome was an important port to the entire ancient world.
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Skip the line tickets
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office where you will skip-the-line and begin the tour of Rome’s antiquated port. Over time the coastline has moved inland and Ostia, (‘Os’ comes from the latin word mouth) was once the mouth of the river Tiber.
As you walk through ancient Ostia, admire the labyrinth like streets, which lead you to see some of the main sights in this archeological park: the magnificent amphitheater, fountains, factories, the Square of the Guilds, the main city square - the Capitolium, the Baths of Neptune, the Forum, private homes and more.
Discover the historical importance of the port city and hear detailed explanations from your professional guide, who will enlighten you about what life was like when Ostia was once a thriving port.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
- Approximately 2 km of walking is involved in the tour with breaks to sit and enjoy the site
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
