Excellent tour - Detailed tour of Ostia Antica with comprehensive and well presented information about life and history of the city. Paola is clearly passionate and educated about the area and provided an excellent tour of the ruins.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - no visit because bp health on the day of the visit! If I can be reimbursed...??? I'm a taker... I expect a positive response if possible!

Highly interesting tour, great guide - Our guide Paola has deep knowledge and passion for the subject. Along the way, we also learned a lot about current life in Italy. Would definitely book again. Thank you so much!

Highly recommended tour and guide - We had a private tour with Paola in early June. She is an excellent guide for Ostia Antica. She is not only very knowledgeable about the site and its amazing history but also very personable. We really enjoyed spending the afternoon with her walking through the site and learning about so many aspects of daily life there. Highly recommended.

A Fascinating Journey Through Ancient Rome – Private Tour of Ostia Antica - Our private tour of Ostia Antica was an extraordinary experience—an absolute must for history lovers and anyone looking to explore an ancient Roman site without the crowds. From the moment we arrived, our guide’s passion and expertise were evident. She brought the ruins to life with vivid storytelling, historical context, and a deep understanding of Roman daily life. Unlike other archaeological sites, Ostia Antica feels wonderfully immersive—you’re able to walk along original streets, step into ancient baths, shops, and apartment buildings, and really imagine what life was like in this once-thriving port city. One of the true highlights was the remarkably well-preserved mosaics. From intricate black-and-white designs in the bathhouses to vibrant patterns in public spaces, the artistry was stunning. Our guide did a fantastic job pointing out the symbolism and craftsmanship in each piece, giving us a new appreciation for Roman aesthetics and engineering. What made this tour truly special was the peaceful atmosphere. With fewer tourists than Pompeii or the Roman Forum, we felt like we had the site to ourselves, allowing for a more personal and contemplative experience. This private tour was a perfect blend of education, exploration, and inspiration. We left with a deeper understanding of ancient Rome and memories we’ll never forget. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Rome or the surrounding area—Ostia Antica is a hidden gem, and having a knowledgeable guide made all the difference.

Lovely and educational tour. - The ruins are amazing. Having a knowledgeable guide like Paola was invaluable. Not only did we learn about ancient Roman life and history but Paola was able to tie this into our current events. She was very passionate about Roman history at Ostia Antica.

Excellent private tour by an archaeologist - Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica is an amazing site! It is large, complicated, and has a great deal of history and variety. My husband and I are so glad we decided to visit this site on a private tour with an archaeologist as a guide. Paola was extremely helpful, organized, efficient, and informative! There is too much to see at this site (and they continue to excavate). She presented the site to us in a way that helped us see what was here and how they lived, worked, and played. Our tour was fascinating. Paola was an excellent guide!

A Host to discover - Highly recommended visit!!!! Our Guide Paola was very knowledgeable and made the visit pleasant and never boring, ranging between history and legend. Excellent value for money.

Our guide Paola was key to a great visit here - Paola was fantastic! She really made the Ostia Antica ruins come alive. She had great visual aids to help us understand the layout and history of development of the city.

Interesting and well worth the trip - This tour was so interesting! Paulo is extremely knowledgeable and eager to share about this fascinating ancient site.