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Tour of Ostia Antica, Rome's Ancient Harbor City | MAX 6 PEOPLE

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Rome, Italy

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Overview

This intimate and safe Semi Private tour with MAX 6 people GUARANTEED, will take you on an adventure back in time to a once flourishing cosmopolitan harbor city on the outskirts of Rome! Thanks to the amazing preservation, Ostia is often referred to as ‘the better Pompeii’.
With your guide, discover some of the site’s most impressive features, such as the Baths of Neptune, the Forum of Corporations, and the impressive Amphitheatre. Peak into ancient storefronts and see how the Roman’s managed to have complex systems bringing both hot and cold water into their buildings.
This tour will allow you to delve deeper into the Roman Empire and learn how trade and neighboring communities assisted it in achieving its growth and wealth.

Coming from Rome? Getting to Ostia Antica couldn't be easier! Just hop on the Roma - Ostia Lido line from the Ostiense train station (in the center), ride the train for a short half hour, and get off at a quick 5 minute walk from the entrance to the site! 

What's Included

  • Ancient theatre of Ostia
  • The ancient bakery
  • Piazza della minerva
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Train tickets to and from Rome not included
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Viale dei Romagnoli
00119 Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica

Visit and explore one of the most powerful trade and commerce sites of the Roman Empire: the Ancient Harbor of Ostia, right on the Mediterranean Sea. Meet with your local expert guide right in front of the entrance to Ostia's archeological park and enjoy skip the line entry! In your tour you will discover some of the site’s most impressive features, such as the Baths of Neptune, the Forum of Corporations, and the impressive Ostia Antica Amphitheatre, which once held up to 3,500 onlookers. Peak into ancient storefronts, and witness how the Roman’s managed to have complex systems bringing both hot and cold water into their buildings. This tour will give you a deeper understanding into the network that helped foster the success of the Roman Empire. Ostia Antica is an archaeological wonder that will leave you educated and impressed, and is surely a site that cannot be missed!
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per group is required
  • Maximum 6 people per booking
  • Due to uneven surfaces this tour is not recommended to those with physical disabilities
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour of Ostia Antica, Rome’s Ancient Harbor City | MAX 6 PEOPLE?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Ancient theatre of Ostia
  • The ancient bakery
  • Piazza della minerva
  • Square of the corporations
  • Ostia necropolis
  • Ancient latrines
  • Ostia forum
  • Entrance tickets for Ostia Antica
  • Baths of Neptune
  • Fully guided experience
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Train tickets to and from Rome not included

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per group is required
  • Maximum 6 people per booking
  • Due to uneven surfaces this tour is not recommended to those with physical disabilities
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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