Ancient Ostia Small Group Day Trip from Rome
- Location:Rome, Italy
- Duration:4 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3731OSTIA
Escape to Ostia Antica and see why experts are calling it "The Better Pompeii". It is just a step away from Rome and you'll travel in a personalized small group with maximum 25 people! The perfect half day trip from Rome for those seeking to learn more about ancient Roman ruins but do not have time to travel to Pompeii.
Highlights
- Half-day Ostia Antica tour from Rome
- 2.5-hour walking tour of Ostia's immaculate ruins
- Much better preserved ruins than Rome or Pompeii
- See Ostia's Amphitheatre, Forum of the Corporations, Collegiate Temple and public baths
- Professionally guided tour
- Train tickets included
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The beautifully preserved ruins of Ancient Ostia were founded in the 4th century BC and were once inhabited by over 100,000 people. Ancient Ostia is commonly referred to as "The Better Pompeii" due to the astonishing, highly-preserved condition of its buildings. Structures include taverns, baths, apartments, groceries and theatres - and their intact state so strikingly exceeds that of the Roman Forum, Imperial Forum and Pompeii, that it seems a misnomer to call them 'ruins'.
Walk the main street, the Decumanus Maximus, while your tour guide brings the stones around you to life. The Roman statues that line the walkways are in such perfect condition you'll feel as though you are walking amongst the ancient Romans themselves! You'll even be enticed to take a dip in the Baths of Neptune, which are crowned by a impressively intact mosaic of the sea god being drawn by a four horse chariot. And if you are a theatre fan, you'll enjoy Ancient Ostia's amphitheatre whose structure is still so stable that you will be able to take your place in the stands as 3,500 Roman spectators once did back in 12BC when it was first constructed.
Your fluent English speaking tour guide takes care of all train tickets and making sure you everyone gets off at the right stop. All entrance tickets are included and all of the major sites will be covered in a 2.5 hour leisurely walk through the ruins - including but not limited to Ostia's Amphitheatre, Forum of the Corporations, the Collegiate Temple, the public tavern and public baths.
Note, walking tour is 2.5 hours. The complete duration is 4 hours with train trip to and from Ancient Ostia.
Schedule Details
Ancient Ostia Small Group Day Trip from Rome
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8:40am
Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Return details:At the end of the tour you have the option to remain at Ancient Ostia, explore the city of Ostia or even explore the nearby beach. The tour includes the train ticket back to Rome and you can choose to return with the guide or head back on your own.
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Additional Information
- Entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Roundtrip train tickets between Rome and Ancient Ostia
- Small group tour (maximum 25 people)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Good walking shoes are recommended. The terrain can be rough at times. We also recommend bringing beachwear along for clients interested in visiting the beach of Ostia unaccompanied after the tour.
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