Ancient Ostia Family Guided Tour
From€169
3 hours
Province of Rome, Italy
About this activity
Discover Ancient Ostia's rich history on a family-friendly guided tour, featuring interactive activities and optional hotel transfers.
Highlights
- Explore Ancient Ostia's ancient ruins
- Engage in child-friendly archaeological activities
- Learn about Roman history through interactive storytelling
- Enjoy a personalized tour with a private guide
- Optional hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience
Full description
Step back in time with your family on a captivating journey through Ancient Ostia, Rome's ancient port city. This private guided tour is designed to engage both adults and children, offering interactive activities that bring history to life. Explore well-preserved ruins, learn about Roman daily life, and enjoy personalized attention from your expert guide. For added convenience, opt for hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for the whole family.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Ancient Ostia
- Optional hotel pickup and drop-off
- Interactive activities tailored for children
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
1
Pass by: Your guide will meet you at the Ostia Antica ticket station to begin your 2.5-hour guided small-group tour of Ostia Antica. Located just outside Rome’s city center, Ostia is a slice of Rome’s history not to be missed.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
The ancient port city of Ostia is now a ghost town. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the people of Ostia realized that their livelihoods were threatened. As a result, the inhabitants left their homes and businesses in search of a safe place that could provide them with a new way of life. As you traverse the streets of this outdoor living museum, your guide will ensure that you see the most important buildings including the theater, thermal baths, mills, the Square of the Guilds, the Capitolium, and much more. Your guide will take you back in time, revealing the story of how the people of this special place once lived. The venue is perfect for children. Your family will explore this historic and important archaeological site where it is possible to see the ruins, walk the streets and enter the buildings.
Duration: 2h 30mAdmission: YES
3
Pass by: You can choose between 2 options: 2.5 hr PRIVATE TOUR: your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point and she/he will be glad to answer all your family questions and adjust the tour on your family's needs and interestes. 2.5 hr SMALL GROUP TOUR: the guide will wait for you at the meeting point and you will share her/him with other families.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Ostia Antica, Viale dei Romagnoli, 717, 00119 Roma RM, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are available upon request.
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure all participants understand the language.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport