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The excavated city with its theater

About Ostia Antica

If you have always dreamed of traveling back in time, this tour is the perfect choice for you.

In March 2020, Ostia Antica received the European Heritage Label from the European Commission, for being a milestone in the creation of today’s Europe and symbolizing European ideals, values, history, and integration.

Only 25 km (16 mi) away from Rome, a city buried for centuries has been fully excavated and is ready to be visited. Ostia was Rome’s first colony and harbor town, and it quickly became essential for Rome’s business and military strategy.

If you love archaeology and are interested in discovering the real ancient Roman daily life, you cannot miss this tour!

Tour info
When
Tuesday-Sunday
Category
archaeology
Location
Ostia
Duration
approx. 3 hours
Type
outdoor
Included
archaeological site of Ostia Antica (ancient city)

When

Tuesday-Sunday, excluded main national holidays

Customizable

Partially customizable, according to your needs

Duration

Around 3 hours. Extra hours to be concorded in advance.

Kids

Visit the "Kids" section for kids friendly tours

Not accessible

Unfortunately, Ostia Antica tour is not accessible with wheelchairs

Pack

If you book 3 or more tours you can have a special discount

Pick up

The pick up at your accomodation is possible, but needs to be defined in advance

Tour Description

This tour takes you all around the ancient harbor city of Ostia, for a full immersion in the daily life of this important city.

You will visit ancient apartments in the working-class district, beautiful houses, fast foods, spas (baths), stores, a theater, laundries, bakeries, the market, and temples. You will see stunning mosaics and marble floors, wall paintings, statues, and this town is very well-preserved.

By walking among the splendid ruins, you can understand how an ancient city was developed and how Roman life was organized.

This tour is a unique opportunity to experience an authentic Roman city and is definitely an enriching experience.

Rates

1-2 people: €240 – entrance tickets included

Each extra person: €30 (max 10 people) – entrance tickets included

Each extra hour (or fraction) exceeding 3 hours: €60

Email me for a special quotation if your group is composed of more than 10 people.

Reservation policy

Non refundable deposit: although I do not request full payment of the tours and experiences until the day of your tour,  I request a  deposit which contains prepaid reservations which are NOT refundable to ensure your tour. 

I require from 50% to 70%  deposit (depending by the tour) to cover prepayment of reservations and entrance tickets in advance.  Any prepaid deposit is NOT refundable as I am not able to receive a refund.

The tour can NOT be rescheduled after the entrance tickets have been reserved for you.

What's included

Private guided tour (around 3 hours) of the ancient city of Ostia Antica.

A professional and licensed tour guide, according to the italian law.

Radio earphones system (from 6 people).

Entrance tickets.

What's NOT included

Taxi or car to move from the meeting point to the location of the tour (if you choose the pick up in a specifical location).

Food and drinks.

Everything else not clearly specified in the section “What’s Included”.

When

Tuesday-Sunday, excluded main national holidays

Customizable

Partially customizable, according to your needs

Duration

Around 3 hours. Extra hours to be concorded in advance.

Kids

Visit the "Kids" section for kids friendly tours

Not accessible

Unfortunately, Ostia Antica tour is not accessible with wheelchairs

Pack

If you book 3 or more tours you can have a special discount

Pick up

The pick up at your accomodation is possible, but needs to be defined in advance

The Ostia Antica Gallery

Choose whatever you want

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