10 Private Tours in Ostia Antica That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the archaeological site of Ancient Ostia and its well-preserved ruins, witness of the power of Roman Empire! Our private guide will meet you directly at the entrance of Ancient Ostia and with him you will undertake a trip through the ancient ruins and history. In this 3 hours walking tour of the archaeological site, you will enjoy a quiet and less crowded place, led by an entertaining expert guide. He will disclose secrets and engaging tales about the coastal town raised by one of the founding fathers of Rome, Anco Marzio. Ancient Ostia was the main way through which goods came to Rome from the outer regions of the Empire and it fulfilled a vital function of exchange with foreigners. Ancient Ostia site includes a Roman Baths complex and amphitheater: explore the main archeological site and you will feel like going back in time.

Inclusions: Private local guide for 3 hours

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entry/Admission - Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica

We'll do together a walk through the Roman ruins in this old town. Its history, rich and fascinating, is witnessed today by the countless monuments that are worth visiting because in excellent condition. The first settlement can be traced back to the beginning of the 4th century B.C. Only at the end of that century a squared fortified encampent (castrum) was built. This military camp, called Ostia from the Latin word Ostium meaning "mouth of the river", was established at a distance of around 16 miles from Rome, as a military outpost to keep under control not only the access to the Tiber and the nearby areas, in order to defend Rome. The city was then surrounded by a new circle of walls that is traditionally attributed at the time of Sulla. The walls circumscribed an urban area of about 50 hectares which could be accessed through three main gates: Porta Romana,Porta Laurentina and Porta Marina.

Inclusions: Private guidance and assistance, "Skip-the-line" admission tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation

- A full optional car (up to 3 people) or van (up to 7 people) at your disposal for the entire tour - upgrade of a regular tour, you don't just visit an archeological site, you actively participate to the daily life of an ancient roman! - the tour guide is a Phd Archaeologist - Chance to customize the itinerary following your interests - A time machine, a journey through the past, a discovery more than a visit, a full immersion into nature and archaeology - no lines, no crowds - Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule

Inclusions: Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more, Local guide, PhD archaeologist guide, Private tour, Ticket fees, Transportation to and from the site on a luxury full optional car or van

Exclusions: Food, Souvenirs

Join this Ostia Antica private tour and see one of the best archaeological sights in Lazio. With your guide — an ancient history expert — you'll enjoy a full tour of an archaeological sight that rivals Pompeii: without Pompeii's crowds. Enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide as you discover all Ostia's treasures. Train tickets between Rome and Ostia are included. You'll meet your expert guide in Rome and journey to Ostia Antica. In Ostia, you'll see all the evidence of the rich civic life of Ancient Rome. From the remains of grand Temples and bathhouses with glimmering mosaics, to the marvelous theater where plays are still shown today, Ostia Antica has it all. Your expert guide will take you to all of Ostia's treasures, and you'll see the grand villas and amazing frescoes most tourist's miss. Ostia Antica is a near-complete Roman town and you'll step inside ancient life during the Empire. Ostia Antica was Rome's port and much of the Empire's wealth flowed through here.

Inclusions: Skip-the-line admission, Full tour from an expert guide, Headsets for groups of 6 or more, Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Train tickets to and from Rome

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

The archaeological site of Ostia Antica is a magical place where adults and children can experience the unforgettable experience of a journey through time and learn about the habits, vices and virtues of the ancient Romans. We will discover together some of the most famous places of Ostia Antica such as the Theater, the Baths of the Forum, the public latrines and the Thermopolium retracing some passages of the famous books of the Roman Mysteries series set right in Ostia Antica and accopagnati by Flavia and her friends. Our family tour is designed precisely to satisfy the curiosity of the greatest and stimulate the little ones without tiring them too much. Get to know this fascinating place surrounded by nature and away from the noise of the city!

Inclusions: Local guide, Guided tour

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This private tour of Ostia Antica will allow you to get to know one of the most important archaeological areas of Rome and all of Italy. Ostia Antica was the ancient port of Rome, once located exactly at the mouth of the Tiber: even today the structure of the city and many of its buildings are perfectly preserved, and allow the visitor to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Ancient Rome. With this private tour of Ostia Antica you can explore all the main areas of archaeological excavations: in addition to some housing facilities, in fact, you can also admire the Augustus Theater, the Baths of Neptune, the Capitolium and the Forum. Your private and professional guide will be at your complete disposal for any clarification, in order to give you the best guided tour of Ostia Antica.

Inclusions: Private Guide, Entrance tickets to the excavations (Skip the line), Tickets for the Rome-Ostia A / R train

Exclusions: Private transportation, Food and beverages

Meet your guide in front of Ostia Antica entrance and once inside, you'll hear how the town filled in as the primary harbor of the Roman republic. Investigate its old crematorium, otherwise known as the necropolis, and afterward visit the amphitheater where the Roman groups thundered as they were engaged. Peer inside the Thermal Baths of Neptune to appreciate its safeguarded mosaics and frescoes, and wander along antiquated cobbles to the House of Diana — one of the town's most imperative remnants. In the wake of beholding back to Ostia's brilliance days, you'll find out about the town toward the finish of the Roman Empire when the city slipped out of unmistakable quality. Catch wind of the Roman general Sulla, and the new arrangement of city dividers that were ascribed to his time in power.

Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Local Guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

Relive a piece of ancient Rome history, immersing yourself in this unique archaeological site on an unforgettable tour. The tour allows you to visit in depth a good part of this extraordinary archaeological site that covers about 50 hectares, in which ancient ruins and nature merge to create suggestive landscapes. Founded according to tradition by King Anco Marzio in a strategic area from the military and commercial point of view, Ostia was the first Roman colony, port of the city of Rome at the mouth of the Tiber river. Along the way you will be able to observe the grandiose theater dating back to the Augustan era, the Baths of Neptune and its mythological mosaics, the remains of the imposing Capitolium that towers over the Piazza del Foro and the famous insulae and tabernae. A unique archaeological site in the world where it is really possible to relive the daily life of the ancient Romans in a chronological span of 8 centuries.

Inclusions: Local Judas, Guided tour

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Walk around the old structures, similar to shops, showers, eateries, houses, and the theater. Your guide will set aside you back in opportunity to the Roman period. This magnificent visit will invigorate your creative energy, taking the remains back to their sublime past. Strolling the fundamental roads and the concealed back streets, you'll be completely inundated on the grounds that the view hints at no the cutting edge town. Your guide will reveal to you captivating stories and tales about the Roman town, starting with the Decumanus Maximus, the primary road. Through the subtleties of the narratives, you will feel the excited vibe of living in a bustling port city. You will appreciate visiting the antiquated city and respecting its fundamental structures, for example, the theater, the House of Diana, the Forum, the Baths, the Thermopolium. The entire length of the visit is 3/4 hours, including the 35-minute ride to Ancient Ostia.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Local Guide

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Explore Ostia Antica on this 3-hour private tour. See the thermal baths, the Forum, the Capitolium as well as the original restaurants, shops, mills, wine warehouses, laundries and much more. Ostia Antica can be easily reached by train from Rome.

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities