Half-day Ancient Ostia Private Guided Tour with Expert Guide
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office where you will skip-the-line and begin the tour of Rome's antiquated port. Over time the coastline has moved inland and Ostia, (‘Os’ comes from the latin word mouth) was once the mouth of the river Tiber. As you walk through ancient Ostia, admire the labyrinth like streets, which lead you to see some of the main sights in this archeological park: the magnificent amphitheater, fountains, factories, the Square of the Guilds, the main city square - the Capitolium, the Baths of Neptune, the Forum, private homes and more. Discover the historical importance of the port city and hear detailed explanations from your professional guide, who will enlighten you about what life was like when Ostia was once a thriving port.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Skip the line tickets
What's not
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Meet your local guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office and begin your 3 -hour guided walking tour of the site. Now a ghost town, Ostia was once Rome’s ancient port. Explore the maze of abandoned streets and buildings, enjoy the Baths of Neptune and admire the black and white mosaics of Neptune, Amphitrite, the theater and the forum, which was once the center of city life. Your guide will share insights into how inhabitants used to live. It’s a walk into history where you can experience life as it was during the days when Rome was an important port to the entire ancient world.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Ostia Antica ticket office The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Best of Rome Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
- Approximately 2 km of walking is involved in the tour with breaks to sit and enjoy the site
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 71% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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