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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
A small-group walking tour with local Roman guides
Step back in time on this 2.5-hour relaxed and engaging walking tour that will walk you through the streets and alleys of the ancient harbour of Ostia: the most important naval base of Rome in the imperial time.
Admission to the archaelogical site is not included.
The park, one of the largest in Europe, reveals temples, thermal baths, mythraeums, domus, insulae, diners, factories, defensive walls and a necropolis.
The walk continues beyond the archaeological park into the Borghetto of Ostia, a beautifully intact medieval citadel enclosed by fortified walls and dominated by a magnificent 15th-century Renaissance castle commissioned by Pope Julius II.
A tour is easy to reach by public transport or a private transfer.
A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversatione will flow nice and smooth.
Italian Gelato and small talk included to end the experience the italian way. The company of locals until the final: "Ciao, till next time!"
Options
Winter Afternoon
Ostia Antica Archeological Park with Italian GELATO
What's included
ITALIAN GELATO
Walking tour as described
Ticket to the Archeological park: it lasts seven days and gives admittance to the park, to nearby Castle of Giulio II and to the Archeosite of Portus that is a 10 mn drive from the area.
Everything not mentioned under "what is included".
What to expect
Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
2h · Admission ticket not included
We will discover main attractions of the ancient city of Ostia, that was the most important harbour of the Roman Empire from the 4th century BCE to the 5th century AD.
Admission fee to the park IS NOT included and has to be paid on site.
Terme di Nettuno
Pass by
A 1st century AD thermal baths with amazing mosaics
Pass by
A perfectly preserved ancient roman theatre that dates back to the 1st century AD
Capitolium
Pass by
Temple dedicated to major cult in ancient Rome
Molino del Silvano
Pass by
An industrial mill that dates around the 2nd century BCE, where grain was transformed in dough and different kinds of bread were produced to be marketed both to Ostia and Rome
Castello di Giulio II
Pass by
A perfectly preserved renaissance castle, commissioned by Pope Giulius the 2nd, to preside over the river Tevere as part of the defense system of Rome in the 15th century
Centro Storico di Ostia Antica
20m · Admission ticket included
We will walk inside a medieval village that dates back to the 8th century AD, enclosed by medieval walls and a magnificent Renaissance Castle, the "Rocca of Pope Giulio II".
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Exit the Train Station, cross the pedestrian bridge, walk till the crossroad, cross it and pass through the open gate at the junction walk left till the Ticket Office: I'll meet you there.
End point
We say goodbye outside the medieval walls of the Borghetto
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
