Excursion to Ancient Ostia by Private Car

Explore ancient Rome away from the crowds with this self-guided tour of Ancient Ostia.

If you want to explore the history of the Roman Empire in more depth, this self-guided tour of the Ancient Ostia archaeological site is for you!

Ancient Ostia (or Ostia Antica) is one of Italy’s most interesting and best-preserved archaeological sites and has been compared in importance to Pompei in the south. It sits about 20 miles outside Rome, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. During the reign of the Roman Empire, Ancient Ostia formed a very important port and, today, it is considered one of the most important historic sites in Lazio.

This excursion will begin with your private driver meeting you at your hotel and whisking you by private car to the ancient site. With skip-the-line entry tickets, you won’t have to wait in a queue and, instead, can go directly into Ostia Antica to discover its secrets. During your self-guided tour you can see enchanting ruins of an ancient flourishing commercial center inhabited by upwards of 50,000 people. You can also delve into ancient Roman city life by seeing the apartment buildings, warehouses, bars, baths, temples and theaters. After you have enjoyed all that Ostia Antica has to offer, your driver will take you back to your hotel by private car.

This tour includes:     Private driver     –     Skip-the-line entry tickets     –     Transportation (including hotel pick-up/drop-off)

About Ostia

Ostia is a large neighborhood on the outskirts of Rome that attracts visitors not only to its ancient port but also to its sun-soaked coast during the summer. Today, the older part of Ostia (called Ostia Antica, or Ancient Ostia) is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the region and gives a glimpse back in time to life in ancient Rome. In fact, Ostia is mentioned several times in ancient Roman writings, signifying its importance to the empire, and it is home to many enchanting ruins.