Embark on a journey to Ostia Antica, deemed ‘The Superior Pompeii’ by authorities in the field. Just a stone’s throw away from Rome, experience this fascination in an intimate small group capped at 12 individuals! Ideal for those yearning to delve into the intricacies of antique Roman ruins but pressed for time to visit Pompeii.
Embark on a journey to Ostia Antica, deemed ‘The Superior Pompeii’ by authorities in the field. Just a stone’s throw away from Rome, experience this fascination in an intimate small group capped at 12 individuals! Ideal for those yearning to delve into the intricacies of antique Roman ruins but pressed for time to visit Pompeii.
- Rome - Meeting place prior to start the tour
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Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - Your tour starts at a meeting location in Rome, where you’ll meet your guide, who provides your round-trip train ticket. Then hop aboard the train for the ride southwest of Rome to Ostia Antica, which lies near the coast.
When you arrive, take a 2.5-hour…
- Rome - Meeting place prior to start the tour
- Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica - Your tour starts at a meeting location in Rome, where you’ll meet your guide, who provides your round-trip train ticket. Then hop aboard the train for the ride southwest of Rome to Ostia Antica, which lies near the coast.
When you arrive, take a 2.5-hour leisurely walking tour through the ancient ruins, noting their highly preserved state for which this archaeological site is so renowned. Dating as far back as the 4th century BC, the ruins include structures like an amphitheater, the Forum of the Corporations, the Collegiate Temple, taverns and public baths. Once home to more than 100,000 people, Ostia was the port city of Ancient Rome.
Walk along the main road, Decumanus Maximus, while your guide tells you stories about life in town. Admire the intact Roman statues that line the walkways; pass by the Baths of Neptune, crowned by a mosaic that depicts the Roman god of the sea behind a 4-hourse chariot; and take a seat in the amphitheater, which dates back to 12 BC and was built to hold 3,500 spectators. Shops and apartments make up some of the smaller buildings. When your time at the site is up, you’ll return to Rome by train.
- Round-trip train ticket from Rome
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Exclusive semi-private group (max 12 people)
- Admission to Ancient Ostia included
- Round-trip train ticket from Rome
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Exclusive semi-private group (max 12 people)
- Admission to Ancient Ostia included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Children under the age of 18 might be requested to show their ID card at the entrance of the site, so please bring it with you on the tour.
- While our day trips are typically of a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times slightly. We appreciate your understanding and planning as we strive to provide you with the best possible experience.
- Children under the age of 18 might be requested to show their ID card at the entrance of the site, so please bring it with you on the tour.
- While our day trips are typically of a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times slightly. We appreciate your understanding and planning as we strive to provide you with the best possible experience.
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.
