Ostia Antica Tour: Explore Ancient Roman Temples and Houses

Embark on a captivating Ostia Antica tour and delve into the ancient Roman temples, houses, and edifices that shaped this bustling town. Discover the daily life of its 100,000 inhabitants with our knowledgeable guide. Limited to a small group of 8, seize the chance to ask questions and gain expert insights.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - Among the most impressive attractions in Ostia Antica are the magnificent open-air theatre, the Square of Guilds, the Baths of Neptune, and the House of Diana.
What's Included
  • Metro tickets included
  • Entrance to the archeological park
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling journey through history with us at Ostia Antica. This exciting RomAbout tour invites you to discover the temples, dwellings, and structures that formed this bustling Roman town as our guide unveils the lifestyle of its 100,000 residents. Restricted to a maximum of 8 participants, you’ll have ample opportunity to interact with your guide and truly benefit from their substantial expertise.

Location
P.za Ostiense, 9
Piazzale Ostiense
Net to the metro station "PIRAMIDE" - Piazzale Ostiense, nr 9
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Holland_a
Mar 10, 2026
Great experience! - Sonia was amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable. Ostia was perfect and was beautiful. Not busy and super friendly people.
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Sandra_s
Feb 26, 2026
Ostia Antica - Wonderful day trip outside of Rome. Amazing archeological site, as good as Pompeii. Flat walking, nice amenities like bathrooms and restaurant. Easy train ride from Rome.
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Jane_s
Jan 27, 2026
Ostia Antica, ancient port of Rome - Ostia Antica gives a fascinating look at daily life in a Roman city. Very fine museum as well. Our guide, Rebecca, was very knowledgeable, clear in her explanations, and enthusiastic. Time well spent.
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Robert_f
Jan 24, 2026
Great trip to Ostia Antica - Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Great Insights to what was being seen. Ostia Antica is an unsung visit when in Rome. Every bit as impressive as Pompeii but without the tourist mobs and just a quick ride away.
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410silvit
Jan 12, 2026
Beautiful day full of history - Ostia Antica was on our bucket list for our second trip to Rome, and we are very happy with our choice of agency. Everything went smoothly, from the train ride from Rome to the tour itself and the journey back. Our guide was full of information, yet gave us time to take it all in and left us plenty of time to take photos.
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Lauren_n
Jan 3, 2026
Great tour guide and very... - Great tour guide and very passionate about Ostia! She gave us the grande tour and Brought the place to life!
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Kirby_c
Dec 11, 2025
The tour was fantastic,... - The tour was fantastic, we couldn’t have had a better tour guide in Sonia. The ruins were well preserved and there was no one around so we had lots of time to look around and ask questions.
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Destination816729
Nov 7, 2025
Ostia Antica - the Highlight of our Roman Holiday - Our tour to Ostia Antica was nothing short of incredible! Sonia was the most fantastic guide! She was personable, funny, and clearly very passionate and knowledgeable about Ostia Antica and Roman history in general. We enjoyed our time with her immensely! Compared to Herculaneum, which is fascinating in its own right, Ostia Antica is so enjoyable - zero crowds and much more expansive. We took our 4 kids and 1-year-old grandson. Sonia was absolutely great about touring with a toddler - she was very flexible. The family voted on their favorite activity during our week in Rome, and this tour was the hands-down winner over the Appian Way, Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, Palatine Hill, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and Orvieto. And so close to Rome! Need I say more?
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Maria_m
Oct 26, 2025
Ostia Antica - a hidden treasure. - Ostia Antica is a hidden treasure. There are no long queues and the place has a peaceful and welcoming ambience. Sonia, our tour guide, was very mindful of us, being older visitors, and constantly ensured we were safe and comfortable. She answered all our questions and shared her knowledge and expertise willingly.
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P9095tbscottc
Sep 30, 2025
A great Tour to Ostia Antica - We had two aspects to our experience in Ostia Antica. First, the site itself is very well preserved, and you can get around it in about 3 hours. It is the seaport that fed ancient Rome, and you can see all the various occupations and businesses that were part of a 60,000-person city to accomplish such a feat. The Roman baths, the storefronts, the theatre, even the community toilets. Excellent. We were just in Pompei as well, and this side trip did not disappoint. The second aspect of the experience was our guide, Sarah. She was timely and friendly. Her knowledge of the site is utterly fantastic. She explained so many details and also showed us some cool hidden sites. Watch out for spiders! Just kidding. If you go, please ask for Sarah, who is also a local Rome visual artist. Magnifico!
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From $116
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).