This 3.5-hour walking tour is perfect for curious travellers and is limited to just 6 people. With such a small group, you’ll enjoy a personal and relaxed experience, where it’s easy to ask questions and chat with your archaeologist guide.
Ostia Antica is much quieter than the ruins of the busy city center and offers a well-preserved glimpse into daily Roman life. As you explore, your guide will help you imagine what the town was like, sharing stories and history at each stop.
As you walk under the shade of umbrella pines, you’ll explore well-preserved apartment buildings, old warehouses, fast-food joints, shops, bathhouses, trade centres, shared latrines and much more. Your guide will tell you interesting stories about the sailors, merchants, and locals who made this port city thrive, helping you understand what life was like in Roman times.
Your guide will meet you in front of the ticket office.
Welcome to ancient Rome’s bustling harbour gateway. Your tour starts right in front of the main ticket office, where you will meet your expert local guide. There is no waiting around in tedious lines; with our priority skip-the-line access, you will bypass the crowds and step directly onto the two-thousand-year-old basalt paving stones of the Decumanus Maximus, the city's main thoroughfare.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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