Ancient Ostia Private Day Tour from Rome

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About this activity

Italy has many wonderful sites to visit and Rome, most of all. There are many areas that hold archaeological and historical value, as well as artistic interest that can be difficult to know which ones you should go to. Among them, the site of Ostia Antica would definitely be one of the top destinations. Ancient Roman cities go, Ancient Ostia, an ancient civilization. It's basically Pompeii, but without the volcano and the people getting buried under tons of lava.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Rome Italy Explora

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour Leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
Included: Entrance to the archaeological area of Ostia Antica
Included: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
Included: Private professional guide

Not included

Not included: Food and beverages
Not included: Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary

Itinerary

Ostia Antica

3 hours Admission included

Ancient city, Ostia Ancient is now a vast archeological site, located just 19 miles (30 km) West of Rome and the River Tiber. The town was abandoned and buried for ten centuries until it was rediscovered. It was one of the most thriving cities in the region, thanks to its status as Rome's harbor city. However, after the collapse of the Empire, the city fell into decadence, and it was eventually abandoned and remained untouched and magnificently preserved for centuries. Ostia Antica became Rome's main seaport during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) and the city was largely enhanced by Julius Caesar and Tiberus during the Roman Empire. Nevertheless, the Romans slowly began to depend on other ports, meaning that the commercial activity in Ostia slowed down until it degenerated into decay during the IV century AD.