Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide
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.
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Ancient Ostia Small-Group Day Trip from Rome
What's included in Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rome
Meeting place prior to start the tour
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time • 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. • Our City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition. • At the end of the tour you have the option to remain at Ancient Ostia, explore the city of Ostia or even explore the nearby beach. The tour includes the train ticket back to Rome and you can choose to return with the guide or head back on your own. • Comfortable shoes are recommended. • Not wheelchair accessible • Please note that, for those who want to spend the rest of the day in relax, there is a beach near Ostia Antica, which can be visited unaccompanied after the tour. Your City Wonders guide will give directions to go to the beach • 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. • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!
