Ostia Antica: guided tour of the ancient Roman city from Rome

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Place: Rome

Duration: 4 hours

Language: English

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Do this because

Explore the ruins of Ostia Antica and travel back in time
See an amphitheater, temples, insula apartment blocks, and more
Enjoy a small group tour of 12 or fewer with train tickets included
Retrace the history of the Roman Empire with your guide
Walk the main street Decumanus Maximus and visit the Baths of Neptune

What to expect

Experience the fascinating world of ancient Rome on this half-day tour from Rome to Ostia Antica. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, you'll explore the well-preserved ruins of an important port city that once served as the gateway to Rome.

Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you'll travel back in time to the 4th century BC and get a glimpse into what life was like in the Roman Empire. Follow the original road into the town and see the grooves left by chariot wheels. Discover the impressive amphitheater, temples, insula apartment blocks, and the bustling Forum of Corporations where goods from all over the Mediterranean were bought and sold.

Marvel at the extensive bath complex and learn about the thermodynamic systems that kept the Romans clean and refreshed. You'll also get a taste of what dining out was like in ancient Rome as you explore a perfectly preserved restaurant from 2,000 years ago. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide captivating commentary, bringing the history of Ostia Antica to life before your very eyes. You'll also have the chance to see some of the finest Roman mosaics in their original positions, including the world-famous image of Neptune driving his chariot of seahorses.

Return train tickets are provided to all customers
Children under 18 might be requested to show their ID card at the entrance of the site
You're free to remain in Ostia after the tour but you'll be unaccompanied
Please note that latecomers won't be accommodated. Missed tours or tickets due to late arrivals cannot be refunded
In case of a transport strike or other unforeseeable problems with the public transport system, a minibus will be provided at no extra cost to transport the clients to and from Ostia Antica. The meeting point will remain the same

What’s included

Ostia Antica entrance ticket

Roundtrip transportation

Tour guide

Train ticket

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tips

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

P.za Ostiense, 11, 00154 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

Caffé 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 red umbrellas on the tables outside. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time and present your voucher to the guide. Your guide will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour for easy recognition.