The perfect half day tour from Rome to learn more about ancient Roman ruins but do not have time to travel to Pompeii. Founded as a military base, Ostia Antica became an important commercial port for the supply of grain for Rome.
Starting from Porta Romana and proceeding along the main road we will visit the old metropolis and Piazzale Della Vittoria. Next we will visit the baths of Neptune, one of the public services of the city constructed by Adriano and ornated with fine mosaics. Behind the Bath’s of Neptune, the Firemen’s barrack of the Adrian’s age. The visit will continue with the Theatre erected by Agrippa in the 1st century B.Sc. From the top of the staircase you have a beautiful view of the excavations. After visiting the House of Diana we will reach the centre of Ostia where we will be able to admire the Forum, the political centre of Ostia, the Temple of Rome and Augustus and the Baths.
