Ancient Ostia (Ostia Antica) Tours and Tickets

Q: What’s the best way to experience Ancient Ostia?

There are plenty of ways to experience Ancient Ostia. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Ancient-Ostia-Small-Group-Day-Trip-from-Rome/d511-3731OSTIA" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Horse-Riding-Trail-in-Ancient-Rome/d511-60157P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Horse Riding Trail with Breakfast in Ancient Rome</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Ostia-Antica-Semi-Private-Tour-from-Rome/d511-62570P8" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Ostia Antica Semi Private Tour from Rome</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Daily-life-in-Ostia-Antica-private-tour/d511-126792P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Daily life in Ostia Antica (private tour)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Ancient-Ostia/d511-47029P4" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Private Tour - Ancient Ostia</a></li></ul>

Q: How much does it cost to visit Ancient Ostia in 2024?

A standard ticket for the Ostia Antica archaeological park costs €18 and includes access to all areas of the site. Audio guides for rent start at €5. From Rome, a train ticket to Ostia Antica costs €1.50, while tours with transportation included start at US$50.

Q: What is Ancient Ostia?

With ruins dating back to the 4th century BC, Ostia was built to guard the mouth of the Tiber River at the Tyrrhenian Sea. It was a thriving Roman port city, though centuries later, it was abandoned and gradually buried in mud, which helped preserve this remarkable archaeological site.

Q: What are the highlights of Ancient Ostia?

Ancient Ostia is known for well-preserved ruins, including a 4,000-seat theater; the Baths of Neptune with mosaic floors; and the Square of the Guilds, the city’s commercial center. Along Via Casa di Diana, you’ll see the remains of frescoed buildings, a tavern, and other bits of ancient Roman life.

Q: How do you get to Ancient Ostia from Rome?

Unless you’re taking a tour with transportation included, the easiest way to go is by train. From the Porta San Paolo station in Rome, take the Lido line to Ostia Antica, about 30 minutes away. A footbridge outside the station leads you on a short walk to the site.

Q: How long does it take to explore Ancient Ostia?

Give yourself a half-day to explore Ancient Ostia, especially if you’re coming from Rome. You’ll need at least two hours to tour the ruins and museum, though you could spend even longer in the area. In the summer, Ostia’s beaches are popular for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside lunches.

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Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

Ostia Antica is known as ‘the better Pompeii’ for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, but visiting this vast archaeological site on your own can be overwhelming. On this tour, make exploring easy with round-trip train travel and a walking tour of the ruins with a guide for the entire duration of the excursion. Take in ruins of the Roman amphitheater, Baths of Neptune, taverns, and more with guide commentary to better understand the complex site.

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Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

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Ostia Antica Semi Private Tour from Rome

Take a break from the city crowds and visit the little-known archaeological site of Ostia Antica on this small-group tour from Rome. Meet your guide and group at the train station to hop on the train together (tickets own expense), then head directly inside the site with skip-the-line admission. Gain a deeper understanding of this ancient Roman city and cover the highlights of the massive site in just a few hours.

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Ostia Antica Semi Private Tour from Rome

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Ancient Rome at Ostia Antica: Ticket, Golf Cart Tour & Aperitivo

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Ancient Rome at Ostia Antica: Ticket, Golf Cart Tour & Aperitivo

1 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $41

Ostia Antica Small Group Tour with Expert Guide

Explore the enchanting remains of Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman port town, on this guided tour from Rome. Just a short train ride from Rome, this remarkable archaeological site offers a fascinating glimpse into life during the Roman Empire. Your passionate guide will meet you at a central location in Rome and travel to Ostia Antica with you to make sure everyone is taken care of. Once in Ostia, your guide will lead you through the cobbled streets, showcasing monuments like the ancient theatre, the Baths of Neptune adorned with stunning mosaics, private villas, shops, and even fast-food restaurants of the past. At the end of the tour, enjoy the freedom to either continue your exploration independently or return to Rome with your guide. - Small group tour ensures personalized attention and easy check-in - Visit ancient monuments, including a theatre still in use today - Tranquil walking experience through well-preserved ruins - Convenient restroom breaks before and during the tour

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Ostia Antica Small Group Tour with Expert Guide

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Ostia Antica – Commercial Port of Ancient Rome Tour

One of Italy’s most spectacular archaeological sites—Ostia Antica—sits just outside of Rome, but most tourists never visit. Set off from Rome by train to explore the ancient port city of Ostia Antica with a small group and your guide. Stroll along the paved streets and take in the remains of temples, shops, mosaic floors, and villas while you learn about daily life during ancient times.

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Ostia Antica – Commercial Port of Ancient Rome Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Tour of Ostia Antica Rome's Ancient Harbor City

Ostia Antica, the ancient Roman port city set just outside modern Rome, is one of Italy's premier archaeological sites but is overlooked by most tourists. With this private tour, walk along paved roads once bustling with residents and merchants and admire the remains of shops, homes, temples, and more with your private guide. Learn about the rise and fall of the city and daily life during the Roman Empire.

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Private Tour of Ostia Antica Rome's Ancient Harbor City

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Daily life in Ostia Antica (private tour)

Ostia Antica sits just outside Rome and was a thriving seaport in ancient times. Learn about its rise and fall with this in-depth guided tour of the dazzling ruins, among the most important in Italy. Admire the remains of the city’s majestic theater and mosaic-covered public baths, plus visit temples, roads, homes, and businesses to understand what daily life was like for the ancient Romans who once lived here.

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Daily life in Ostia Antica (private tour)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rome’s Hidden Pompeii: Ostia Antica’s Ancient Ruins with Transfer

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Rome’s Hidden Pompeii: Ostia Antica’s Ancient Ruins with Transfer

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Ancient Ostia from Rome: Archaeology & History, Semi-Private Tour

Ancient Ostia is one of Italy's most fascinating archaeological sites, but its vast size, lack of signage, and location outside of Rome make visiting a hassle. On this small-group tour, enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers and a guide for insightful commentary on the complex site. Head directly inside with included admission, and spend three hours exploring highlights from baths, taverns, homes, and marketplaces to the striking amphitheater.

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Ancient Ostia from Rome: Archaeology & History, Semi-Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $298

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Half Day Tour at Ostia Antica with Private Transfer and Tickets

Step outside Rome and discover Ostia Antica, the ancient seaport and one of Italy’s most atmospheric archaeological parks. Walk along stone-paved streets and shaded paths lined with maritime pines, where mosaics, shopfronts, and public buildings make Roman life easy to imagine. Your entry ticket and private round-trip transfer from Rome are included, so there’s no need to plan trains or connections Inside the site, explore from Porta Romana toward the Forum, passing the Roman Theatre, the Baths of Neptune and the Square of the Corporations with its black-and-white mosaic “logos.” See the city’s everyday spaces too: insulae, mills, a thermopolium, and large horrea, plus villas, shops, and ancient streets. Upgrade to add a private licensed guide for deeper insight and storytelling. Return to Rome is at the agreed time with your driver.

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Half Day Tour at Ostia Antica with Private Transfer and Tickets

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $162

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Ostia Antica Archaeological Park with Italian Gelato

Ostia Antica is home to magnificent ancient ruins and a charming medieval old town just an hour outside central Rome. Explore this gem that most tourists miss on this small-group tour that combines a deep dive into the archaeological site with a stroll through the nearby “Borghetto” historic citadel. Cap off your day with a delicious gelato while your guide regales you with anecdotes about the Italian way of life.

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Ostia Antica Archaeological Park with Italian Gelato

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Private Tour - Ancient Ostia

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Ancient Ostia Private Tour Led By An Archaeologist

Escape the crowd of tourists of Rome and explore the ruins of Ostia Antica, one of the most interesting and beautiful sights near Rome! The archaeological site of Ostia Antica it's only 35 minute train ride from Rome. Like Pompei and Hercolaneum, it is the best preserved example of Roman town. Also known as the "Pompei of Rome", Ostia Antica is a real gem off the beaten path, where you can really explore, walk through the ancient streets, sit in the theater, go inside temples, baths, in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a unique wonderful experience with an expert archaeologist and learn about this amazing ancient city.

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Ancient Ostia Private Tour Led By An Archaeologist

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rome and Italy Self Guided AI audio tours for 7 days

Make your Italy vacation a true dive into history and fantastic stories related to places you meet on your way. Explore iconic sites like the Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum or any other popular or less known landmark, historical building or even piece of art. You can ask the app about literally anything which catches your eye: whole city district, hidden street corner, intriguing frescoes and get narrated stories like if you travel with a knowledgeable local guide. Snap a photo of any ancient ruin, fountain, or masterpiece and instantly receive a fascinating story. It’s like having a historian in your pocket! Navigate seamlessly with map-based audio tours, giving you full flexibility. Choose a narrator persona—from an in-depth local guide to a fun, kid-friendly companion—to tailor the stories to your interests. 7 days premium subscription included. Available both for iPhones and Android smartphones

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Rome and Italy Self Guided AI audio tours for 7 days

1 hour to 1 dayFree Cancellation

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Kid-Friendly Ancient Ostia Tour with Hotel Pickup & Skip-the-line Tickets

A 2.5-hour guided tour will lead you into the ghost town of Ostia Antica. The old port of Rome will welcome you to an archaeological site where the customs of the ancient inhabitants of this strategic point of the Roman Empire will come alive. Trivia, colouring books, multimedia tools and much more will capture the attention of your children, giving them a fun and exciting experience that they won’t forget. Private pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the center of Rome as well as entrance fees are included in the price!

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Kid-Friendly Ancient Ostia Tour with Hotel Pickup & Skip-the-line Tickets

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $329

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Ostia Antica Private Guided Tour with Optional Transfer from Rome

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Ostia Antica Private Guided Tour with Optional Transfer from Rome

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All-included Guided Tour of Ancient Ostia from Rome with Hotel Pickup & Drop Off

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All-included Guided Tour of Ancient Ostia from Rome with Hotel Pickup & Drop Off

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Ancient Ostia Half-Day Trip from Rome

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Ostia Antica Adventure tour from Rome

Immerse yourself in ancient Rome times with this private day trip to Ostia Antica, just outside of Rome. Get picked up from your Rome hotel and travel in a luxurious Mercedes Benz vehicle with an English-speaking driver. At the archaeological site, admire the remains of the mosaic-covered public baths, theater, temples, homes, and shops. Afterwards, enjoy a seaside lunch (own expense) in the modern town of Ostia.

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Private Ostia Antica Adventure tour from Rome

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Ostia Antica Archeological Park with Italian GELATO

A small-group walking tour with local Roman guides Step back in time on this 2.5-hour relaxed and engaging walking tour that will walk you through the streets and alleys of the ancient harbour of Ostia: the most important naval base of Rome in the imperial time. Admission to the archaelogical site is not included. The park, one of the largest in Europe, reveals temples, thermal baths, mythraeums, domus, insulae, diners, factories, defensive walls and a necropolis. The walk continues beyond the archaeological park into the Borghetto of Ostia, a beautifully intact medieval citadel enclosed by fortified walls and dominated by a magnificent 15th-century Renaissance castle commissioned by Pope Julius II. A tour is easy to reach by public transport or a private transfer. A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversatione will flow nice and smooth. Italian Gelato and small talk included to end the experience the italian way. The company of locals until the final: "Ciao, till next time!"

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Ostia Antica Archeological Park with Italian GELATO

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Rome: Vatican Pass plus Top Attractions and Transport

Make the most out of your trip to Rome and save time and money with the Roma Pass and Omnia Vatican Card. This sightseeing package grants you access to two top attractions, a 3-day hop-on hop-off open bus tour, and discounts at more than 30 attractions in the city. Receive fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy access to Rome's public transport system with a guidebook and map included.

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Private Tour of Ancient Ostia with Exclusive Guide and Skip-the-line Tickets

Like many of Italy’s most important archaeological ruins, Ostia Antica isn’t easy to interpret for the untrained eye. With this tour, you’ll come away with a full understanding of this ancient city as you follow your private guide through highlights like the necropolis, amphitheater, baths, and House of Diana. Skip the lines and spend more time admiring the site’s mosaics and frescoes dating from the final years of the Roman empire.

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Private Tour of Ancient Ostia with Exclusive Guide and Skip-the-line Tickets

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private tour of Ostia, the ancient city harbor, by van with a PhD archaeologist

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Private tour of Ostia, the ancient city harbor, by van with a PhD archaeologist

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $527

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What are people saying about Ancient Ostia (Ostia Antica)

Daily life in Ostia Antica (private tour)

barbara_r, Apr 2026

Tour with Paola

We had an amazing tour at Ostia Antico with Paola. It was thoroughly interesting and fascinating. We learned so much and would highly recommend going here. She was wonderful.

Ostia Antica – Commercial Port of Ancient Rome Tour

Jennifer_F, Apr 2026

Great tour of Ostia!

Amazing tour with Sonja. She’s super knowledgeable and I loved Ostia. It was a great window into the lives of the Romans.

Ostia Antica Semi Private Tour from Rome

Susan_R, Apr 2026

great guide JOAN ...

great guide JOAN wonderful experience. learned so much history from our guide. windy cold day, but he made it our best roman adventure.

Private Tour of Ostia Antica Rome's Ancient Harbor City

Anthony_A, Mar 2026

Our tour of Ostia was...

Our tour of Ostia was wonderful. Our guide Francesca was absolutely awesome. We enjoyed our time with her. Very knowledgeable and explained all the facts in great detail. Looking forward to another tour with her when we return.

Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

Amie_T, Feb 2026

Back in time

Rob was a fantastic guide. He brought the 1st Roman city to life. He is so knowledgeable and really knows the history and the facts. You can tell Rob loves his job and people. He made us feel like we were back in time, truly imagining what it looked like and how the Romans lived. Best tour and Rob is the best. Highly recommend.

Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

Matthew_M, Dec 2025

Our tour guide, Barbara...

Our tour guide, Barbara was very friendly, thorough, and engaging with the entire group. Her knowledge and passion for ancient history made it very easy to follow along. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that is looking to explore the wonders of Ostia Antica. Great job Barbara!