Ostia Antica Tour - Discover the ancient port of Rome during its full glory
Ostia Antica Tour: Port City of Ancient Rome
Enjoy a relaxing visit to Rome’s coast with our Ostia Antica Tour.
“Ostium” means door in Latin. Where the Tiber river meets the Mediterranean Sea. Come with us to discover Ostia Antica!
A bustling port city during the peak of the Roman Empire just 17 miles from Rome, that had a population of 55,000 at the peak of the Roman Empire. Understand the origins of Ostia Antica and how commerce had a fundamental impact on the wealth of Rome. Hear stories of ordinary dock workers, succesful businessman and wealthy matrons that animated the city.
We also bring you inside the small museum within Ostia Antica’s archeological site, where you can admire perfectly preserved sculptures of the winged Minerva, Cupid and Psyche in an eternal embrace, Mythrae slaying the giant bull and more.
Discounted rates for children under 18 years of age.
The tour includes:
- Necropoli of Ostia Antica
- Baths of Neptune
- Vigilantes barraks
- Amphitheatre of Ostia Antica
- Forum of the corporations
- Ancient mill/bakery
- Thermopolia (street tavern)
- Capitolium and forum
- Museum
8.30
Piramide Metro Stop
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at the metro stop “Piramide.” Together you will take a quick and easy commuter train ride to Ostia Antica.
9.00
Ostia Antica
Entrance to the Site
Step directly inside Ostia Antica’s fascinating ruins, known to be one the world’s largest archeological sites!
9.30
Ostia Antica
Visit and Tour
Our tour takes you inside the structures to see in first hand the architecture behind the hot bathes of Neptune, the Theater house, the Thermopolia and more.
10.30
Museum
Visit and Tour
Itertour’s Ostia Antica tour also includes a visit inside the statue museum, where all the original sculptures are persevered. Found during the different phases of excavations.
11.30
Ostia Antica
Visit and Tour
Our guided tour also brings you to the Public Bathes of Ostia Antica, hear how most ancient Romans loved spending entire afternoons bathing and exercising.
12.00
Piramide Metro Stop
End of the Tour
At the end of the tour, your guide will personally ride back with you to the Piramide metro stop and assist you with recommendations and advice if needed.
