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Private Tour of Ancient Ostia: Explore Roman History with Skip-the-line Tickets

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Lido di Ostia

Embark on a private tour of Ancient Ostia and delve into the rich history of the Roman Republic. Explore the necropolis, amphitheater, thermal baths, and more with skip-the-line tickets.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - Stroll through the Roman demolishes in this old town. It tends to be characterized a little Pompeii, only couple of kilometers from Rome. The principal settlement can be followed back to the start of the fourth century B.C. Just toward the finish of that century a squared fortified post (castrum) was assembled. This castrum was encompassed by solid tufa dividers and its fundamental street tomahawks - the Cardus and the Decumanus. This military camp, called Ostia from the Latin word Ostium signifying “mouth of the stream”, was set up at a separation of around 16 miles from Rome, as a military station to monitor not just the entrance to the Tiber and the adjacent zones, so as to protect Rome. The city was then encompassed by another hover of dividers that is generally credited at the season of Sulla. The dividers delineated a urban territory of around 50 hectares which could be gotten to through three primary doors: Porta Romana,Porta Laurentina and Porta Marina.

What's Included

Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Local Guide

What's Not Included

Private transportation

Additional Information

Join your guide at the gateway of Ostia Antica, and once you step in, learn about the town’s role as the primary port of the Roman republic. Explore the age-old crematorium or the necropolis, followed by a tour of the amphitheater, a place that echoed with the cheers of Roman spectators. Discover the Thermal Baths of Neptune and its well-preserved mosaics and murals, and meander along the ancient pathways to the House of Diana — a significant ruin in the town. After stepping back into Ostia’s radiant past, you’ll gain insights about the town’s decline at the end of the Roman Empire. Learn about the Roman general Sulla and the construction of a new set of city walls attributed to his reign.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Approximately 2 km of walking is involved in the tour with breaks to sit and enjoy the site

Location

Viale dei Romagnoli

Your meeting point is in front of Ostia Antica ticket office. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Inirontas

Jan 6, 2020

Martha was all we wanted from a guide - We visited Rome on December (two couples with three young children of 5 & 6 years). Our Vatican tour with Martha was very enjoyable. Martha is a mother herself and knew the right proportions of information and moving us around so that also our kids loved touring with her. Definitely recommended. Thank you Martha!