Ostia Antica Private Walking Tour 2 hr

Step into the streets of ancient Ostia, where remarkably preserved ruins bring the Roman past into view. On this private Ostia Antica walking tour, explore a historic settlement whose story reaches back to the beginning of the 4th century B.C.

With private guidance, walk through the archaeological site and learn how Ostia developed from a fortified military outpost into a city guarding access to the Tiber and the approaches to Rome. The name Ostia comes from the Latin word ostium, meaning “mouth of the river.” The city’s walls enclosed an urban area of about 50 hectares, entered through three main gates: Porta Romana, Porta Laurentina, and Porta Marina. Skip-the-line admission tickets are included, leaving more time to take in the monuments and their enduring details.

Meet your guide at the ticket office by the site entrance. Discover the layers of Ostia’s history on a private Ostia Antica walking tour and see this ancient city at a thoughtful pace.