Ostia Antica - We give emotions
30 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is a little visited place with a magical atmosphere. An experience in many ways superior to the visit of Pompeii which died out under the ashes of Vesuvius in 79 AD. while Ostia continued to prosper until the fourth century. You will walk along the main roads (Cardo and Decumano) still covered by the ancient Roman pavement, to discover places, habits, daily life of the ancient Romans. The guide is a person full of humor who makes the walk enjoyable and interesting. He will tell you details that are not found in the written guides and will take you by the hand to the most evocative corners of the ancient city ... don't forget your comfortable shoes !!!
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Ancient Ostia On a private tour
Duration: 4 hours
by train
What's included in Ostia Antica - We give emotions
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ostia Antica
We will arrive by train to Ostia Antica (25 minutes) we will walk for 10 minutes to arrive at the ticket office of the Archaeological Site of Ostia Antica. We will explore the city of late antiquity, and we will walk living for a day like the ancient Romans, we will go to see theater, the thermal baths, public toilets, the Capitolium, warehouses, the square of the guilds, multi-storey buildings a Termopolium Places where once the commercial life of Rome was concentrated. This city lived longer than Pompeii and was abandoned towards the 4th century. Forgotten in the Middle Ages, today archaeological excavations have brought to light an area of 120 hectares. The visit is entirely on foot, comfortable shoes, hat and water are recommended Train ticket: € 2.50 Ticket for the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica: 12 € Adults - 2 € On Line booking round trip about 30 minutes and actual visit of 2.30 hours - return journey about 35 minutes.
Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
We will visit the most suggestive and significant places of the ancient city of Ostia. We will not just walk on the main street but we will go to the discovery of mosaics, spas, shops and mills, public baths, temples and private villas. an archaeological walk with a guide who will bring to light for you the various aspects of the life of the time. This visit is not suitable for those with walking problems, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Ostia Antica
After the guided tour, you can choose whether to stay and visit the museum or the ancient synagogue or continue to Ostia Lido towards the beach, or go back by train and guide. If you wish, the guide will give you all the information you need to go and visit other things or go for a lunch by the sea, which is only one train stop away.
Inclusions
- the guide that accompanies you
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Train tickets
- Entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park
- Headphones if the group exceeds 6 people
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- not suitable for those with walking problems
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the end of the tour, those who want to stay longer in the excavations are welcome, the guide will end the visit at the exit of the archaeological site of Ostia Antica. Those who want to start and finish the tour from Rome must ask for it and pay a small supplement of 30 € on the spot.
- Appointment at 8.20 am At the entrance of the train station for Ostia (and not the Piramide underground station which is 20 meters away) - Porta San Paolo station - Piazzale Ostiense. The train ticket costs 1.50 € - The tour will end at the exit of the archaeological site of Ostia Antica.
End Points
- At the end of the tour, those who want to stay longer in the excavations are welcome, the guide will end the visit at the exit of the archaeological site of Ostia Antica. Those who want to start and finish the tour from Rome must ask for it and pay a small supplement of 30 € on the spot.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Appointment at the ticket office of the excavations at 9.00 a.m. the ticket costs 12 € per person and is not included in the tour price.
