Ostia Antica - Visit The Ancient Port of Rome
This tour is perfect for those who simply can’t get enough of Ancient Roman ruins. Ostia Antica was the port town to Ancient Rome, this was where materials were delivered from ships all over the Empire and where the rich would vacation. This tour gives you a chance to wander the abandoned streets with more liberty than most of the archaeological sites in Italy. This fascinating tour will begin with your guide collecting you in a private car and driving you a short distance from Rome to the incredible town of Ostia Antica. Often referred to as Rome’s Pompeii, Ostia Antica is without doubt one of the most overlooked treasures in the area. Once a thriving working port built in the seventh century BC, in the later Republic the town became a holiday destination filled with hotels, bars, and brothels. Exploring the empty streets of Ostia Antica gives you the sense that the ancient world is not really lost, but rather temporarily forgotten.
Options
Group Tour by Train from Rome
Group tour by train: This small group tour will meet with your guide and take the local train from Rome to Ostia Antica
What's included in Ostia Antica - Visit The Ancient Port of Rome
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
Once we arrive at the site, we will enter through the main gates and find a small, picturesque Necropolis, a final resting place for the rich and famous Romans who lived there. From here we will continue down the main road encountering all aspects of Rome life including: the beautiful bath houses and their well preserved mosaics, a 3,000 seat theatre, luxury villas, everyday shops and markets, and even some public bathrooms. As you wind your way through the streets, you’ll really get a sense of how the ancient Romans really went about their day to day lives.
Inclusions
- Entry to the each site included in the tour
- Transport to and from the tour
- Expert Local Guide
- Food and Drink
- Some temporary exhibitions and special events may be excluded
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- This is the Roman Vacations Office
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tour guide will have all entry tickets and the guests will enter together with the guide. Please check-in at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Tours will depart promptly at the scheduled time, and no refunds will be given for late arrivals or missed tours. Proof of identification may be required, so please bring a valid form of photo ID for each guest. Tours will proceed in all weather conditions, unless the site is closed by authorities for safety reasons. It is highly recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen, hat and umbrella. All tours operate within the current COVID-19 regulations set by the Italian Government. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be sure to dress warmly in colder temperatures, and bring a cover for bare shoulders inside any churches in the warmer months. Temperatures reach extreme highs in summer and moderate lows in winter. Please dress warmly in cold weather, and stay hydrated and mindful of overheating in hot weather. Be sure to let your guide know if you have any health conditions that may be affected by extended walking or extreme temperatures.
