Ostia Antica: The Lesser-Known Roman Town (Private Tour)

Highlights

  • Perfect for those in search of less travelled Roman ruins!

  • Your own private vehicle throughout the tour

  • Explore the fabulous site with an expert in the field

  • Enter ancient homes, amphitheatres, temples, a prison, roads

  • Visit the Museum: see artworks & family possessions

Summary

Discover a quieter, lesser-known archaeological treasure 40 minutes from Rome and see a greatly preserved Roman town

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Cafe Piramide, Ostia, Lazio, IT

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This tour is perfect for those seeking to explore ancient Roman ruins without all the hustle and bustle of visiting Rome's ancient sites. Do not be fooled by a relatively unknown reputation. Ostia is very large, fantastically well preserved and rich in archaeological sites - it spans an area of 10,000 acres and its main street is over a mile long.

* Perfect for those in search of **less travelled Roman ruins**! 
* Enjoy a **private vehicle** round trip from your hotel. 
* Explore the fabulous, expansive site with an **expert in the field**. 
* Enter **ancient homes**, shops, **amphitheatres**, markets, **temples**, a prison, roads. 
* Visit the **Museum**: see artworks & family possessions recovered from the site.

Located near the ancient sea port of Ostia, the site is still being excavated by archaeologists and it is easy to paint a picture of bustling streets, farmers' markets and Roman society in full swing. Enter homes, shops, taverns, places of worship and transport yourself back to a lost time when people slept, ate and lived here. A personal, expert guide gives you the perfect insight and perspective to truly understand the ruins and helps you to fully enjoy its fascinating history and hidden points of interest.

What’s included?

  • A friendly, professional local guide with first-hand knowledge of the area

  • Plenty of time to take photos of the spectacular sights

  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

  • Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point

Things to know

Before you book

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes

  • Kids under 4 are free

Before you go

  • Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time

  • Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains

  • In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners