Ostia Antica – Commercial Port of Ancient Rome Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Rome, Italy
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Meet your guide in Rome to help you navigate the train to Ostia Antica
- A small-group experience for personal attention from your guide
- Delve into the history of one of Italy’s great archaeological sites
- Cover the highlights of the vast ancient city in just a few hours
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to the archeological park
- Metro tickets
- LunchThis tour does not include any food or drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- P.za Ostiense, 9, 00154 Roma RM, Italy
Net to the metro station "PIRAMIDE" - Piazzale Ostiense, nr 9
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 29 reviews
Jennifer_F, Apr 2026
Amazing tour with Sonja. She’s super knowledgeable and I loved Ostia. It was a great window into the lives of the Romans.
Holland_A, Mar 2026
Sonia was amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable. Ostia was perfect and was beautiful. Not busy and super friendly people.
Sandra_S, Feb 2026
Wonderful day trip outside of Rome. Amazing archeological site, as good as Pompeii. Flat walking, nice amenities like bathrooms and restaurant. Easy train ride from Rome.
Jane_S, Jan 2026
Ostia Antica gives a fascinating look at daily life in a Roman city. Very fine museum as well. Our guide, Rebecca, was very knowledgeable, clear in her explanations, and enthusiastic. Time well spent.
Robert_F, Jan 2026
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Great Insights to what was being seen. Ostia Antica is an unsung visit when in Rome. Every bit as impressive as Pompeii but without the tourist mobs and just a quick ride away.
Lauren_N, Jan 2026
Great tour guide and very passionate about Ostia! She gave us the grande tour and
Brought the place to life!
Kirby_C, Dec 2025
The tour was fantastic, we couldn’t have had a better tour guide in Sonia. The ruins were well preserved and there was no one around so we had lots of time to look around and ask questions.
Maria_M, Oct 2025
Ostia Antica is a hidden treasure. There are no long queues and the place has a peaceful and welcoming ambience. Sonia, our tour guide, was very mindful of us, being older visitors, and constantly ensured we were safe and comfortable. She answered all our questions and shared her knowledge and expertise willingly.
Stephen_C, Sep 2025
Our tour guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. She provided us an excellent and informative tour of Ostia Antica. We met outside of the Rome train station, and Sarah had a clearly marked sign indicating she was the Viator tour guide, making her easy to identify. Ostia Antica is an interesting and lightly traveled tourist destination. It was a very enjoyable get away from the city of Rome.
Rob_V, Aug 2025
My family and I had a fantastic time exploring the port . The guide was very informative and shared little known facts about the history of the roman empire, taking time showing us around the site at our own pace. The overall experience was good, with the only issue being the slight lack of information relating to the start of the tour.
Sara_R, Aug 2025
Celia shared so many amazing details about life in Ostia. I am a Latin teacher and I was impressed with her understanding of the ancient world. She was also charming and made our morning very enjoyable.
Irena_B, May 2025
Sonija Perrera was our tour guide. She did a great job running the tour. We had a great time! The site reminded us of Pompeii, but was much closer to Rome and not crowded by tourists. The small, semi-private tour was a very good setting for us.
Jacob_R, May 2025
What an amazing morning spent in this historical Roman city. We couldn't believe how intact this city is and how few people know about it! Our guide, Sarah, was so passionate and informative; she went the extra mile on this informative and entertaining tour. We absolutely loved being in her company and learning so much about this hidden gem.
Steven_R, Mar 2025
My teenaged son and I had a great tour with Sonia P. as our guide. Highly recommended. Sonia is very knowledgeable and took us throughout the expansive ruins, providing lots of insights about the daily lives of the ancient Romans. If you’re a history enthusiast, you will love this informative tour. It was also nice to get away from the crowded attractions of downtown Rome.
Jane_D, Mar 2025
Really enjoyed walking around the ancient roads of Ostia and into the ruins of the buildings. Our guide (Sarah) really brought the port to life with her excellent knowledge and stories. Sarah was also very helpful about other Roman experiences on offer.
Rachel_A, Jan 2025
You get a better idea of what Ancient Rome was like after visiting Ostia Antica than any other site in Rome! After chaotic and busy first day in the city center, Ostia Antica was a welcomed space of tranquility—few tourists and plenty of space to go your own way. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and completed the experience.
sarah_r, Oct 2024
We had a fantastic time wandering around this place.
The guide was absolutely brilliant and very informative.
She gave us a very interesting insight.
She her took time taking us around the site, explaining in amazing detail what things were and how things were done. Would highly recommend visiting this site and tour.
Alan_C, May 2024
Ostia Antica was a pleasant day out of the city - quiet, green, and open. The theatre and mosaics are beautiful. Walking the streets of the ancient city brought the history to life. Sara, our guide, was excellent. She had many engaging stories to share. And we ended the day with a quick trip down to the beach, just a few stops further along.
Colin_S, Mar 2024
Ostia Antica
We took two trains to see the ancient port:
Ostia Antica. We met our guide
Upon the way, Claudia, born and taught
In Chile, spoke about it on the ride.
We walked the old port in the morning sun
From end to end, three miles of history
Three thousand years since first it was begun
While Claudia revealed its mystery.
The lives of Romans who lived there revealed
The buildings echoed with their long lost voice
And we were glad that we had made this choice.
A lovely day, with sun and interest.
A pleasant tour, a guide who did her best.
Paul_M, Jan 2024
What a remarkable experience. Julio was a fabulous guide. We learned so much. A full day of wonder! A complete joy from start to finish!
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