Experience Ostia Antica with the exclusive attention of a licensed expert guide and archaeologist, whose deep knowledge and personalised approach turn the ancient port city into a vivid, immersive world. Because this is a private tour, your guide tailors the experience entirely to you—focusing on the parts of Ostia that most spark your curiosity, whether that's daily Roman life, religion, engineering, trade, or the city’s remarkably intact architecture.
As you explore one of Italy’s best-preserved ancient cities, your archaeologist-guide brings every corner to life. Walk along original Roman roads, step inside beautifully preserved bathhouses with mosaic floors, and descend beneath them to see where slaves once tended the furnaces. Stand on the amphitheatre’s stage, wander through ancient taverns, bakeries, grain stores, brothels, workshops and apartment blocks, and discover hidden Mithraic temples and religious spaces—each explained with the clarity and passion only a specialist can offer.
Many travellers find Ostia Antica more rewarding than Pompeii. It is far easier to reach—just a 25-minute train ride from Rome—and offers a more complete picture of a genuine working-class Roman town rather than a resort city. With fewer crowds and a more peaceful, “undiscovered” feel, the site is not only more enjoyable to explore but also a more sustainable option with a lower carbon footprint.
Your experience begins in Rome at Piramide Metro B station, where you’ll meet your private guide and travel together to the coast. During the short journey, they’ll share the background of the region, the rise of Ostia, and its crucial role as Rome’s bustling port. Once inside the archaeological park, you’ll spend around 2.5 hours delving into the ruins at a comfortable pace, with plenty of time to ask questions and explore the areas that interest you most.
At the end of your tour, you’ll find yourself mere minutes from the beach — perfect for a relaxing stroll, a dip in the sea, or a fresh seafood lunch to round off your day.
16 Guests Max
3.5 hrs
Round-Trip Train Tickets from Rome to Ostia Antica
Transportation to/from the meeting point at Piramide Metro B station—it’s up to you to get there.
All-inclusive experience with tickets, train ride, and an English mother-tongue guide 
