Ostia Antica: Ancient Roman Emotions, a Stone's Throw from the City

Highlights

• Unique archaeological site near Rome
• Walk through the ruins
• Expert and entertaining guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Ostia Antica

   25min

   We will arrive by train to Ostia Antica (25 minutes) we will walk for 10 minutes to arrive at the ticket office of the Archaeological Site of Ostia Antica. We will explore the city of late antiquity, and we will walk living for a day like the ancient Romans, we will go to see theater, the thermal baths, public toilets, the Capitolium, warehouses, the square of the guilds, multi-storey buildings a Termopolium Places where once the commercial life of Rome was concentrated. This city lived longer than Pompeii and was abandoned towards the 4th century. Forgotten in the Middle Ages, today archaeological excavations have brought to light an area of 120 hectares. The visit is entirely on foot, comfortable shoes, hat and water are recommended Train ticket: € 2.50 Ticket for the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica: 12 € Adults - 2 € On Line booking round trip about 30 minutes and actual visit of 2.30 hours - return journey about 35 minutes.

2. 2

   Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica

   2h

   We will visit the most suggestive and significant places of the ancient city of Ostia. We will not just walk on the main street but we will go to the discovery of mosaics, spas, shops and mills, public baths, temples and private villas. an archaeological walk with a guide who will bring to light for you the various aspects of the life of the time. This visit is not suitable for those with walking problems, comfortable shoes are recommended.

3. 3

   Ostia Antica

   35min

   After the guided tour, you can choose whether to stay and visit the museum or the ancient synagogue or continue to Ostia Lido towards the beach, or go back by train and guide. If you wish, the guide will give you all the information you need to go and visit other things or go for a lunch by the sea, which is only one train stop away.

Before you go

Location