4 hour(s)
English
Included
Explore one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient cities
Walk through quiet streets, mosaics, temples and villas
Visit the Necropolis, public baths, theatre and shops
Discover real daily life from ancient Rome’s golden age
€ 53
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Step back in time as you explore Ostia Antica, once ancient Rome’s principal port and now one of its most captivating archaeological treasures. Founded in the 7th century BC by King Ancus Marcius, Ostia was the bustling maritime gateway to the empire, receiving goods and cultures from every corner of the Roman world. Today, just 30 km from Rome, the site remains remarkably preserved—often compared to a quieter, less crowded Pompeii. As you walk along its deserted cobbled streets, past ancient storefronts, apartments, temples and bathhouses, you’ll feel as though the ancient world has simply been paused, offering an intimate and immersive window into everyday Roman life.
Your journey begins at the charming Necropolis before continuing along the Decumanus Maximus, the city’s main thoroughfare. Here, you’ll encounter a wealth of stunning remains: intricate mosaic floors in the communal baths, a grand theatre still capable of seating 3,000 spectators, elegant villas, taverns, workshops, and even ancient latrines that reveal the Romans’ surprisingly advanced urban lifestyle. As you wander through this open-air museum filled with statues, temples, frescoes and ruins shaped by centuries of history, your expert guide will bring Ostia Antica to life with stories, insights and fascinating details. Feel free to ask questions along the way—this experience is designed to enrich not only your understanding of Ostia but also your wider visit to Rome.
Entry to all main sites within Ostia Antica
Exclusive professional local tour guide
Headsets for groups (when required)
Transport to and from the site
Some temporary exhibitions and special events
Food and Drink
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Bottled water
Sunscreen, hat, umbrella
Light jacket or warm clothing
Valid photo ID
Camera
Arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time
Bring valid photo ID for each guest
Shoulders must be covered inside churches
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Don't park at this station. The place is covered with glass from broken car windows. They will break in your car. They stole our stuff too.
I don't understand why so many retards review this train station as if it were the actual archeological park. The railways work in a typical Italian fashion: there are no displays inside the station; they are at the platforms so you can't see them from the station and find out the trains don't follow the published timetable. Neither does the company bother to supply the data to Google Maps and the various mobile apps are very low quality and hard to use.
Delightful archeological park of ancient Rome. Easy 30 minute train trip from Piramid station and then a short walk. Very peaceful and quiet, lovely park type setting and it is a large site. Very well preserved but not as much as Pompei as I suspect the building materials were not protected by volcano ssh and have been used for centuries to create new structures in this area. Well worth a visit and I would allow a half day all up. Unfortunately the museum has been closed for restoration for some time and no indication when it will re open.
Fine urban train station, like it very much. Near the main station building placed a small pool with colorful fishes!
We parked our car there for an overnight stay in Rome and our car was robbed! Do not leave your car here!! Every single cubby and pocket was robbed and EVERYTHING including bags, souvenirs, change, and luggage was stolen! We were careful to leave nothing visible and backed up to a wall for the trunk to be against. Didn't matter, everything was stolen. Security guards at the station did not care! Would not even get off their cell phone to talk to us! May be my last time to ever desire to visit Rome!
