We'll do together a walk through the Roman ruins in this old town. Its history, rich and fascinating, is witnessed today by the countless monuments that are worth visiting because in excellent condition. The first settlement can be traced back to the beginning of the 4th century B.C. Only at the end of that century a squared fortified encampent (castrum) was built. This military camp, called Ostia from the Latin word Ostium meaning "mouth of the river", was established at a distance of around 16 miles from Rome, as a military outpost to keep under control not only the access to the Tiber and the nearby areas, in order to defend Rome.
The city was then surrounded by a new circle of walls that is traditionally attributed at the time of Sulla. The walls circumscribed an urban area of about 50 hectares which could be accessed through three main gates: Porta Romana,Porta Laurentina and Porta Marina.
What's included
Private guidance and assistance
"Skip-the-line" admission tickets
Food and drinks
Transportation
What to expect
Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
3h · Admission ticket included
Meeting point: entrance of the site.
Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site close to the modern town of Ostia.
Highlights of the site:
- Neptune's Thermal Baths with black and white mosaics representing Neptune and Amphitrite.
- The Theatre
- The Forum
- The House of Diana
- The Thermopolium
- The Forica
- The Streets and much more
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at ticket office At the entrance of the site.
End point
Meet at ticket office At the entrance of the site.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
