Step back in time with a privately-led visit to the Roman Empire's best preserved town.
Enjoy a personalised exploration of Ostia. During its glory days, the seaside town of Ostia was the capital’s primary naval base and a major commercial port. However, abandoned for centuries, it wasn’t until 19th-century excavations uncovered some of the best preserved ruins of the ancient world, which we can visit today in this picturesque and historic Italian town.
- Walk along the town's two main streets with an expert guide
- Explore the remains of shops and trading offices
- See mosaic tiling, the Roman Baths of Neptune and a fascinating 20-hole public latrine across the way
- Visit the House of Diana, the best preserved private residence in Ostia
- Stop at a café with serving counter and shelving still intact
- At the top end of town, discover Ostia’s monumental Imperial Forum
- Visit the Capitolium, a grand temple from A.D. 120
- Have a final stop at the Ostia Museum for a delightful look at some of Ostia’s finest statuary
- Also see Ostia Antica, Necropolis, Republican Warehouses, Square of the Guilds, Theatre and Insula of the Thermopolium
- Includes: private tour in English with personal guide & driver. We are not able to provide car seats for small children
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Further information
The finer details of the Private Ancient Roman Life & Ostia Antica Experience:
Length: 4 hours
Includes: private tour in English with personal guide & driver
Excludes: entry fees to the archaeological sites (to be paid in cash on the day), optional gratuitiesWeather: runs rain or shine
Please note: we are not able to provide car seats for small children
