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Half-day Ancient Ostia Private Guided Tour with Expert Guide
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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Overview
Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office where you will skip-the-line and begin the tour of Rome's antiquated port. Over time the coastline has moved inland and Ostia, (‘Os’ comes from the latin word mouth) was once the mouth of the river Tiber.
As you walk through ancient Ostia, admire the labyrinth like streets, which lead you to see some of the main sights in this archeological park: the magnificent amphitheater, fountains, factories, the Square of the Guilds, the main city square - the Capitolium, the Baths of Neptune, the Forum, private homes and more.
Discover the historical importance of the port city and hear detailed explanations from your professional guide, who will enlighten you about what life was like when Ostia was once a thriving port.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Skip the line tickets
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Ostia Antica ticket office The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
Meet your local guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office and begin your 3 -hour guided walking tour of the site. Now a ghost town, Ostia was once Rome’s ancient port. Explore the maze of abandoned streets and buildings, enjoy the Baths of Neptune and admire the black and white mosaics of Neptune, Amphitrite, the theater and the forum, which was once the center of city life. Your guide will share insights into how inhabitants used to live. It’s a walk into history where you can experience life as it was during the days when Rome was an important port to the entire ancient world.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
- Approximately 2 km of walking is involved in the tour with breaks to sit and enjoy the site
Operated by Best of Rome Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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