Private Tour of Ostia Antica: Rome's Ancient Harbor City
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Roman ruins
- Visit the impressive theater
- Discover ancient baths and temples
- Wander through well-preserved streets
- Learn about Roman daily life
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert local guide
- Skip-the-line entry tickets
- Personalized tour itinerary
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
This private tour will take you on an adventure back in time into a once flourishing cosmopolitan harbor city on the outskirts of Rome. Thanks to the amazing preservation of this city, it is often referred to as ‘the better Pompeii’. This intimate tour will allow you to delve deeper into the famous Roman Empire and learn how trade and neighboring communities assisted in achieving its growth and wealth. This 2.5 hour tour will have you back to the city center in the afternoon with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day! Rome's Ancient Harbor City will give you a deeper understanding into the network that helped foster the success of the Roman Empire. With such accelerating growth, this major trade site allowed Rome to feed its ever increasing population and supply goods to its citizens. Ostia Antica is an archaeological wonder that will leave you educated and impressed, and is surely a site that cannot be missed!
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Photography is allowed; please be respectful of other visitors.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Excellent tour of the Vatican
Tetyana was excellent as she guided us through the Vatican museum, Sistine chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica. She is a wealth of historical information!
Excellent experience at Ostia Antica
Matteo spoke good English and was easy to understand. Best of all, he was willing to modify the trip to exactly what we wanted. It was a hot day and he was excellent at keeping us in the shade, finding water, a seat, and keeping the whole tour comfortable for us. This was well worth the expense because it was not only more enjoyable but much more efficient use of our short time in Rome. Additionally, Matteo not only helped us find the metro but got us lunch reservations when we asked for a restaurant recommendation. We would highly recommend!
Amazing guide experience!
This was an amazing tour with a knowledge and friendly guide! Recommended a must for the Vatican.
Magnífico
What a magnificent tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the city come alive with her history. She was very personable and caring. We loved our tour. Thank you. Gracie Mille.
Highly recommend
Fantastic experience! This is an amazing space to see and learn about. Our guide, Francesca, was incredible- she was engaging, she tailored the experience to our family, and made sure we were able to see the highlights in the time we had. The time flew by. Our family (including kids age 9 and 14 and 17) enjoyed the entire experience.