Ostia Antica Archeological Park with Italian GELATO

5.0 (12 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Roman Theatre — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

map of the park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A small-group walking tour with local Roman guides

Step back in time on this 2.5-hour relaxed and engaging walking tour that will walk you through the streets and alleys of the ancient harbour of Ostia: the most important naval base of Rome in the imperial time.

Admission to the archaelogical site is not included.

The park, one of the largest in Europe, reveals temples, thermal baths, mythraeums, domus, insulae, diners, factories, defensive walls and a necropolis.

The walk continues beyond the archaeological park into the Borghetto of Ostia, a beautifully intact medieval citadel enclosed by fortified walls and dominated by a magnificent 15th-century Renaissance castle commissioned by Pope Julius II.

A tour is easy to reach by public transport or a private transfer.

A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversatione will flow nice and smooth.

Italian Gelato and small talk included to end the experience the italian way. The company of locals until the final: "Ciao, till next time!"

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Rome Tours

Ages: Youth (14–18 years) · Adults (19–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: ITALIAN GELATO
Included: Walking tour as described

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Ticket to the Archeological park: it lasts seven days and gives admittance to the park, to nearby Castle of Giulio II and to the Archeosite of Portus that is a 10 mn drive from the area.
Not included: Everything not mentioned under "what is included".

Itinerary

Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica

2 hours Admission not included

We will discover main attractions of the ancient city of Ostia, that was the most important harbour of the Roman Empire from the 4th century BCE to the 5th century AD.

Admission fee to the park IS NOT included and has to be paid on site.
Terme di Nettuno

Passing by

A 1st century AD thermal baths with amazing mosaics
Stop 3

Passing by

A perfectly preserved ancient roman theatre that dates back to the 1st century AD
Capitolium

Passing by

Temple dedicated to major cult in ancient Rome
Molino del Silvano

Passing by

An industrial mill that dates around the 2nd century BCE, where grain was transformed in dough and different kinds of bread were produced to be marketed both to Ostia and Rome
Castello di Giulio II

Passing by

A perfectly preserved renaissance castle, commissioned by Pope Giulius the 2nd, to preside over the river Tevere as part of the defense system of Rome in the 15th century
Centro Storico di Ostia Antica

20 min Admission included

We will walk inside a medieval village that dates back to the 8th century AD, enclosed by medieval walls and a magnificent Renaissance Castle, the "Rocca of Pope Giulio II".

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Exit the Train Station, cross the pedestrian bridge, walk till the crossroad, cross it and pass through the open gate at the junction walk left till the Ticket Office: I'll meet you there.

End point

We say goodbye outside the medieval walls of the Borghetto

Using your ticket

Entrance ticket to the Archaelogical Park is not included and customers are asked to purchase it at the Park ticket counter. If needed we will assist you.