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Ancient Roman City Tour: Explore Ostia Antica's Ruins
4.8
222 Ratings
Roma
Uncover Europe’s most significant Roman city on an Ostia Antica tour from Rome. Explore ancient ruins, mosaics, and artworks with an expert guide.
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:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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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…
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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 tour, you will escape the noise and heat of Rome to explore one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Halfway through the tour, you will have a restroom break, and your guide will give you ample time to get some rest and snacks.
Uncover the highlights of this magnificent city, and at the end of the tour, stay in and explore on your own, or return to Rome with the guide.
What's Included
- Experienced guide for an unforgettable experience
- Ostia Antica entrance tickets included
- Small group (12 people or less) for a more enjoyable experience
- Experienced guide for an unforgettable experience
- Ostia Antica entrance tickets included
- Small group (12 people or less) for a more enjoyable experience
What's Not Included
- We are sorry, but we do not offer food/drinks on this experience.
- Private transportation
- Train tickets can be purchased at the meeting point, Piramide Metro Station
- We are sorry, but we do not offer food/drinks on this experience.
- Private transportation
- Train tickets can be purchased at the meeting point, Piramide Metro Station
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…
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 trail with your enthusiastic guide to discover spots that are off-limits to larger groups. In addition, the smaller group size ensures personalized attention from your guide.
- The guide will help you purchase train tickets. 3 Euro per person/round trip.
- Large backpacks and suitcases are not allowed in.
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
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 8:30, we depart at 8:45. We use the train and cannot wait for latecomers.
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
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(222 Ratings)
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Irene_a
Jul 27, 2025
One of the best tours... - One of the best tours I've ever taken. A very small group with a personalized experience. Our guide - Sonia was AWESOMETACULAR! Not only she was knowledgeable about Ostia Antica and Roman history in general, but she was very personable and answered all our questions with ease. Ostia Antica is a hidden gem of ancient sites around Rome, I highly recommend the experience for all history buffs 😀
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Catherineal2675uw
Jul 17, 2025
- The tour was outstanding and the tour guide, Sofia, was excellent. Much less
busy and crowded than Pompeii allowing for more time for touring and interaction with the guide. Amazing tour.
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Brett_c
Jul 12, 2025
Great day outside Rome - Ostia Antica was a lot of fun. Seeing a well preserved 2000 year old ancient city without the crowds of Rome was a treat. The train ride was relatively short and easy to navigate. Our guide Sonia was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. She is actually writing her thesis on Ostia Antica, so we felt we had an expert at our disposal — we were the only group on the tour! After the tour, Sonia recommended we take the train another three stops to have lunch at the coast — so glad we did, as we had some great seafood pasta while overlooking the sailboats on the greenish blue water of the mediterranean. What a treat!
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Kevin_z
Jul 11, 2025
Do this tour! - I can’t imagine trying to see this vast city without a tour guide. Sonia was a trained historian and was really fun. She made the trip educational and enlightening.
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Susie_b
Jul 5, 2025
Ostia Antica is a very... - Ostia Antica is a very well preserved site, apparently not so much visited by large tourist groups so it is possible to take time to appreciate the layout and buildings of the city.
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Maria_r
Jun 28, 2025
Hidden Gem - This site is a hidden gem. We had a very knowledgeable guide who met us as a train station and guided us through the ruins. The site is 2/3 larger than Pompeii. We really enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
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Stephen_m
Jun 3, 2025
Ostia - Our guide Rebecca was exceptional and her knowledge of the archology work and history of the city made the tour exciting for us.
I would recommend anyone with a mobility disability to think twice before taking this tour, and I would suggest to the tour company to think about developing a tour for people with mobility disabilities.
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Lyn_s
May 15, 2025
Go to Ostia Antica if you... - Go to Ostia Antica if you have the chance. We had an outstanding tour with Rebecca. We love when someone is passionate about their subject and she did not disappoint, and was super engaging as well! We learned a lot and had a bunch of laughs along the way. Highly recommend!
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Christopher_f
May 13, 2025
Exceptional - Rebecca was so knowledgeable and passionate. She showed us some interesting things, including some surprises, and really took care of us. Ostia is large than you might expect and is in great condition.
There were also two trainee tour guides shadowing Rebecca. Given their knowledge and passion I think they are being great. And were also able to add additional information from their expertise.
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Michael_g
May 18, 2025
Don't overlook in favor of pompei - In many ways more enjoyable than Pompei. You can interact more and go at a slower pace. Some sights are not well marked. I tried to find the synagogue after the tour, got close but wound up going in circles
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