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From Rome: Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

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Discover the former harbor town of Ostia Antica on a guided trip from Rome. Learn what life was like for Roman citizens as you explore the commercial and military seaport of the Roman Republic.

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    4 hours
  • Includes
    • Return train ticket from Rome to Ostia Antica
    • Ostia Antica entry ticket
    • Guide
    • Tips
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover Ostia Antica, a former important harbor town of Ancient Rome
  • Walk down streets following in the footsteps of citizens of the Roman Republic
  • Learn about the everyday live of regular Roman citizens as you explore the area
  • Visit the communal Forica, the Baths of Neptune, and the amphitheater
  • Stay in Ostia to explore the modern town at your leisure, or head to the beach

Description

Explore the beautifully preserved archaeological remains of Ostia Antica, founded in the 4th century BC, and once home to more than 100,000 Roman citizens.

Depart by train from central Rome with your guide will accompany you to the ruins, and give a comprehensive account of Ostia’s rise and fall. Marvel at well-preserved remains of taverns, thermal baths, warehouses, and theaters.

Walk along the main Decumanus Maximus thoroughfare. Admire Roman statues that line the walkways, and feel as though you are walking in Ancient Rome itself.

Head to the Baths of Neptune, crowned by an impressively intact mosaic of the sea god being drawn by a 4-horse chariot. Imagine the roar of the crowds at the amphitheater, and take your place in the stands just as 3,500 spectators would have done back in 12 BC when it was first built.

Visit the communal Forica (public washrooms), where a marble bench is lined with 20 well-spaced holes along 4 walls of a large open room. Take a seat to experience one of the more natural and human aspects of Ancient Rome.

At the end of your tour, you have the option to remain at Ostia Antica and the modern city of Ostia, or go to a nearby beach. Those who prefer can join the guide on the train back to Rome.

Good to know before you go
  • There will be a toilet break, with time for a snack and/or drink at the snack bar
  • The tour service ends in Rome at the Piramide Metro Station (at approximately 1:00 PM) You are free to remain in Ostia after the tour if you prefer. Train tickets are provided, but your return journey will be unescorted
  • In case of a transportation strike or other unforeseeable problem with the public transport system, a minibus will be provided at no extra cost to transfer participants to and from Ostia Antica
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  • Adults
    19-99 years
  • Children
    4-18 years
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