Ostia Antica Private Tour: Step into the Daily Life of Ancient Rome

Explore the wonders of Ostia on an easy 30-minute train ride from Rome | Visit the Forum, Theater, Domus, Baths, and the hidden corners of everyday Roman life | Private Guide and Entry Tickets included!

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Type: Day Trips
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departure:  Daily - 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM

From €400

Departure:  Daily - 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM
Language: English (other languages available upon request)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Type: Day Trips
Cancellation Policy

  • 80% refund for cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the tour date
  • 40% refund for cancellations made between 29 and 7 days prior to the tour date
  • 20% refund for cancellations made between 6 and 2 days prior to the tour date
  • No refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the tour date or in the event of a no-show

Tour Description​

Our Ostia Antica private tour takes you into the heart of one of the best-preserved Roman cities, offering a fully personalized and immersive experience just outside Rome.

Stroll along the Decumanus Maximus, the city’s main artery, once alive with merchants, sailors, and citizens, and explore everyday life in Rome’s principal harbor. Then visit the Forum, the political and religious center of Ostia, where temples and public buildings illustrate how the city was ruled.

Explore the impressive theater, where performances and public events once brought the community together, and admire the remains of elegant domus, decorated with mosaics that reflect the lifestyle of wealthy Roman families. Step inside the baths, not only places of relaxation but also important social hubs where people met, talked, and did business.

The tour also includes a visit to a thermopolium, the ancient Roman equivalent of a fast-food shop, offering a fascinating glimpse into everyday eating habits and street life.

We will guide you through the history of Ostia Antica in an engaging and accessible way, bringing its ruins to life through stories, context, and imagination -making the experience perfect for all visitors, including families with children who will enjoy strolling and playing around this expansive, peaceful, and lightly visited archaeological park.

The site is easily reached by train from Rome (see details below), or we can arrange private transportation for a seamless, stress-free journey.

Book your private Ostia Antica tour today, or get in touch with us to tailor every detail to your interests!

Itinerary
  • Decumanus Maximus
  • Forum and Capitolium
  • Theater
  • Domus of Diana
  • Baths of Neptune
  • Thermopolium
Pricing details

Base price: € 400 up to 2 people

 

Additional participants:

  • Adult (18+): € 60
  • Youth (13-17): € 40
  • Child (4-12): € 35
  • Infant (0-3): free
Services
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Entry Tickets
  • Agency Fee
  • Taxes
  • Transportation (available upon request)
  • Headsets (available upon request)
  • Gratuities
Meeting point​
Ostia Antica Archaeological Park
Important information​

Ostia Antica can be reached from Rome via the Roma-Lido railway line from Piramide Station (Metro Line B). The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. The archaeological park is about a 5-minute walk from Ostia Antica station. A standard €1.50 public transport ticket is valid for the route. As an alternative, we can arrange private transportation for a seamless, stress-free experience;

A moderate level of physical fitness is required, as the itinerary involves a significant amount of walking. Please note that the terrain within the archaeological site may be uneven and slippery;

Tours operate rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, no refund will be provided;

Cancellation terms
  • 80% refund for cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the tour date
  • 40% refund for cancellations made between 29 and 7 days prior to the tour date
  • 20% refund for cancellations made between 6 and 2 days prior to the tour date
  • No refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the tour date or in the event of a no-show
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Departure:  Daily - 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM
Language: English (other languages available upon request)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Type: Day Trips
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23 October 2026
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We had such a fun day exploring tjhe Colosseum with our guide Simona. She made the whole experience interesting and fun for us, and we learned so much. Much more than we would have done on our own. Afterwards, the boys really got stuck into gladiator school, where we dressed up, learned fighting skills and faced off in a mini arena. My youngest said it was the best day ever! I’d highly recommend You Local Rome if you’re coming to the city with family. It’s a great way to bring history to life and have fun all at the same time!
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23 October 2026
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Fantastic food tour We did a Trastevere food tour with the brilliant Daniele and loved it from start to finish. Not only did we get to try some delicious treats including suppli and cannoli but we learned so much about the area, the great spots to go to and got to wander local markets. If you’re a foodie and want to get an idea of where to go definitely choose this tour. Daniele was a great guide.
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Donna McHale
19 October 2026
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Tour was as described, wry professional, knowledgeable, local guide (Alessio) that spoke very good English. Very impressed with overall experience.
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Robert_C
7 October 2026
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Very knowledgeable guide... Very knowledgeable guide with great information. The entry process was easy but the radios we used through the museum were spotty so we had a tough time hearing the guide.
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Catherine_M
4 October 2026
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Highlight of Rome. Don’t miss Very interesting tour. The history explained was great. Flavia was a fantastic guide . It was supposed to be small group of eight and was just the two of us

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