Ancient Roman City Tour: Explore Ostia Antica's Ruins

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
  • 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…
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
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
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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Masherkeith
Mar 26, 2026
Superb informative tour around a magnificent site. - We were fortunate enough to be guided by Rebecca for our tour around Ostia Antica. The site is vast with many very well preserved and restored buildings including some fabulous mosaics. It was remarkably uncrowded (mid March so pre high season) which made for a very relaxing visit. Rebecca is clearly a Rome enthusiast and answered all of our questions on a huge range of topics. She was very personable, friendly, flexible and helpful. She also gave us a number of recommendations for other things to see in Rome and beyond. We would thoroughly recommend this tour for people who would like something removed from the madding crowds.
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Lauren_b
Feb 9, 2026
Amazing experience! - Joan was a terrific tour guide. My husband and I were impressed about all the history we learned about Ostia Antiqua. The castle visit was such a cherry on top - we felt like we walked into a Disney movie. Highly Recommend for sure !!
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Lizhwi
Nov 1, 2025
Great value! - This tour was great. Our guide Ali was patient, knowledgeable, and she was even willing to take us to a bonus spot that someone on our tour had read about, and she had education in archaeology in Rome. The group was relatively small and the site isn't very crowded so we didn't need to use the whisper devices. Taking the train was easy; you just scan a credit card at the entry and it saved money. This tour is a great value.
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James_r
Oct 31, 2025
Wonderful experience - Our guide, Rebecca was wonderful. Great knowledge of the history of Rome and the area. Her love for the area was evident and the graphics that she brought helped us to understand this wonderful place.
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Katherine_a
Oct 19, 2025
Ostia Antica wow! Ali knows it all! - Ali was outstanding and clearly loved Rome and its history. Ostia antica wow! She answered everyone’s questions ( and there were alot) and took us to an additional place when people requested. She also provided us with her favorite food places in Rome. Thank you Ali! Fully recommend Ali and tour!
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Linda_p
Oct 17, 2025
Amazing guide and so much to see - Rebecca was an amazing guide. So knowledgeable about the site as well as all the history of Rome. Ostia Antica was fascinating and Rebecca made it even better. We had a great group of 8 people. I would highly recommend Rebecca and this adventure!
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Yvette_h
Oct 2, 2025
Outstanding! - Rebecca was an amazing guide. She was VERY knowledgeable and presented historical facts so well that you could imagine yourself there! This is a "Must see" while in Rome.
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Norman_b
Oct 1, 2025
For those with an... - For those with an interest in ancient Rome this tour is fascinating and a great complement to any tours in Rome that include the history and architecture of ancient Rome.
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Beverly_i
Sep 21, 2025
Morning in Ostia is not to be missed! - Outstanding experience with best guide Camille, who was knowledgeable and friendly! Best tour ever!!
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Giancarla_m
Sep 20, 2025
Amazing Ostia Antica - Ostia Antica is a very interesting site, and Fabio our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was able to answer all our questions to our satisfaction
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From $91
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).