Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide | 4 hours

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Ancient Ostia Small-Group Day Trip from Rome
2 Adults x $51.45
$102.90
Approx Total
$102.90

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Train ticket to and from Rome
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Semi Private group of 12 people max
  • Ancient Ostia entrance ticket
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Escape to Ostia Antica and see why experts are calling it "The Better Pompeii". It is just a step away from Rome and you'll travel in a personalized small group with maximum 12 people! The perfect half day trip from Rome for those seeking to learn more about ancient Roman ruins but do not have time to travel to Pompeii.

Meeting points

Cafe Piramide, when facing the Piramide metro (Line B – the blue line) stop on your right hand side is the cafè, just in view of the train tracks and the exit from the trains. You can recognize the cafè by the white umbrellas on the tables outside.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Rome

    Meeting place prior to start the tour

    10 minutes

  • 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.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

498 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    422
  • 4 stars
    55
  • 3 stars
    9
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    9

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 422 reviews with 5 stars

One of the best tours we have EVER been on

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was beyond amazing. Roberto (I think?) was incredibly knowledgeable, hugely interesting, and had us hanging on his every word. My husband James and I were absolutely blown away. He is a middle school teacher whose passion for history absolutely shone through. This was one of the favourite things we did in Italy. Thanks for such an unforgettable experience. James & Athena from New Zealand

Visit Ostia

Published on Dec, 2024

Great guide with a sense of humour, knowledgeable about the site. The site is sadly not receiving enough visitors due to the location requiring a short trip outside of Rome. On the other hand, you can have this large place all to yourself. Very cozy.

Fascinating ancient city, wonderful trip

Published on Nov, 2024

The whole trip was outstanding. The ancient city came alive, especially due to our excellent guide, Barbara. She was both very knowledgeable & had a very interesting style of sharing her understanding, constantly encouraging us to give our own interpretations of what we saw. This kept us totally engaged over several hours.

Well worth the visit

Published on Nov, 2024

Barbara was great, very knowledgeable and was able to speak go the history of Ostia the entire time we were there - it felt like she covered everything and didn’t leave feeling rushed, or that we’d missed sections of it like some tours. Ostia itself is well worth the visit, and much bigger than expected - plenty to see and take in.

Outstanding Ostia

Published on Nov, 2024

Barbara was a very informative guide. Especially liked the beautiful tiles. Every floor told a story.

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