Ostia Antica, The 'Pompeii of Rome': Private Day Trip by TrainPrivate Tour

Discover the beautiful archaeological ruins of Ostia Antica, Rome's ancient port town that truly rivals Pompeii, spanning over 10,000 acres on a private day trip from Rome by train.
Adults: 2 Children: 0
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Things to know

Duration:

5 hrs

Categories:

City Highlights, Culture, Day Trip, First Time Visitor, History, Off the beaten path

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Day trip: including public transportation only to/from your destination.

What's included:

A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, Ostia Antica Archaeological site admission tickets, Return train tickets from Central Rome to Ostia Antica

What's not included:

Food and drink, Gratuities, Hotel pick up/drop off
Meeting points: Your guide will meet you in front of "Caffé Piramide" coffee bar, directly besides the Piramide Metro Station (Line B/Blue Line). P.za Ostiense, 11, 00154 Roma RM

What makes this tour special

Explore the amazing ancient port town of Ostia Antica, on a private day trip from Rome, just forty minutes away by train. Walk in the footsteps of the ancients as you wander around the now empty streets, step inside their apartments and villas, and visit the bathhouses, the necropolis, basilicas and town squares, fast food restaurants, temples, and even the public toilets in this vast archaeological park spanning over 10,000 acres, that some claim to be "better than Pompeii"! 

On your private tour you will: 


Once the ancient seaport of Rome, the vast 10,000-acre archaeological site of Ostia Antica is incredibly well preserved and still being excavated by archaeologists today! Enjoy the peace, calm, and tranquillity of the countryside – and enjoy the shade of the umbrella pines just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of busy Rome. 

Walking around Ostia Antica, it is easy to imagine what life must have been like two thousand years ago. Your guide will paint a picture of the bustling streets and the farmers' markets as you step inside the fast food joints, the baths and various temples, the fire station, grand villas and more humble apartment blocks; you can visit the (very!) public toilets and the town squares, the bakery, and walk onto the stage of the amazingly well-preserved amphitheatre, and really imagine the hustle and bustle of daily life. 

Transport yourself back to a lost time when people slept, ate, and lived here. Your expert private guide will help you to navigate this extraordinary ghost town and bring the ancient people back to life, as you wander around these evocative ruins.

What you'll see

Ostia Antica
Ostia Antica Museum
Thermopolium
Baths of Neptune
Porta Romana

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QWhat is your cancellation policy?
AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.

For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.

To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
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