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Ancient Roman City Tour: Explore Ostia Antica's Ruins
4.8
215 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:
5 hours
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.
- Please have 3 Euros to purchase round trip train tickets.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Large backpacks and suitcases are not allowed in.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
- 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
4.8
(215 Ratings)
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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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Mark_c
May 5, 2025
The real deal, walking within 2K years of history - This really is the most astonishing place to visit and a tour guide brings it all to life. Ours, Rebecca, was friendly, knowledgeable, relaxed and patient, making our visit feel really special. To walk around and even upon the marble mosaics, historic sites and remarkable structures might just be unique. 100% recommended, a peaceful delight.
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Christopher_m
May 4, 2025
A must when visiting Rome - This tour was amazing. Our guide met us at the metro station, travelled with us to Ostia Antica, lead us around for 4+ hours at the site, and had the option of going back on the train to Rome with them. We chose to go to the beach, only 3 stops from Ostia Antica.
The tour guide, Sonia, is very knowledgeable of the site (working on her second Masters of the area) and delivers her knowledge in a very interesting and informative manner. The pace is great and the site is very worth the time to visit. I highly recommend this tour and guide.
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Q7907ryjayb
May 4, 2025
A Must-See Tour of Sprawling Ruins, Amazing Mozaics - This was a highlight of a tremendous week in Rome. Our guide Sonia was *beyond* knowledgeable -- a literal expert in the archeological ruins and ancient culture that inhabited Ostia Antica. Sonia was accommodating, kind, engaging, and ensured everyone got where they wanted to go at the close of an amazing, educational tour.
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Arne_w
Apr 27, 2025
Excellent guided tour - Definitely see Ostia Antica with a knowledgeable guide; our first trip was without a guide, and we got so much more this time. Ally is extremely well informed and a graduate archeologist as well as very personable.
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Adam_w
Apr 24, 2025
Our guide Sonia was... - Our guide Sonia was extremely energetic, well versed in and genuinely interested in ostia antica and it really showed. We had a great tour and highly recommend.
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Joseph_n
Apr 20, 2025
Ostia Antica - Amazing to see how well organized and structured the Romans lived going back more than 2,000 years. -
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Johanna_a
Apr 15, 2025
Amazing tour of Ostia Antica - Sonia was incredible. She is studying for Master's degree in the conservation of Ostia Antica. The depth and breadth of her knowledge and live of Ostia Antica was clearly evident. We spent over 4 hours walking, talking and learning. It was a cool, windy day and I was very glad for the break inside the cage and our look inside the book shop. I would love to come back for another tour of Ostia Antica. The round trip on the train was very easy
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Emily_j
Apr 8, 2025
Wonderful way to... - Wonderful way to experience an ancient city up close. Baths, bakeries, markets, homes, temples and even very ancient toilets. Away from the hustle and bustle of Rome, but very much a Roman experience.
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