Ancient Ostia from Rome: Archaeology & History, Semi-Private Tour
Overview
Walk in the footsteps of Ancient Romans on a guided tour of Ostia Antica, the remarkably preserved harbor town founded in the 4th century BC. Often called “Better than Pompeii”, Ostia offers intact taverns, baths, apartments, markets, and theaters its preservation even surpasses the Roman Forum. Stroll along the Decumanus Maximus as your guide shares fascinating stories of Roman life. Admire perfectly preserved statues and imagine the vibrant life of this ancient city. Don’t miss the Baths of Neptune, featuring a stunning mosaic of the sea god in a chariot pulled by sea horses. Experience the magic of Ancient Ostia...a truly immersive Roman adventure just minutes from Rome!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Ancient Ostia entrance tickets
- Small Group tour no more 12 people per guide and 6-7 people per minivan
- 3 hours professional local guide
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations in the city center - The address must to be provided on the reservation. - Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time. - Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
What To Expect
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Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code is smart casual
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Pickup and drop off services only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- Check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before call to confirm the pick up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan.
- Ancient Ostia entrance tickets.
- Small Group tour no more 12 people per guide and 6-7 people per minivan.
- 3 hours professional local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Tips.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ancient Ostia from Rome: Archaeology & History, Semi-Private Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Ostia from Rome: Archaeology & History, Semi-Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Ancient Ostia entrance tickets
- Small Group tour no more 12 people per guide and 6-7 people per minivan
- 3 hours professional local guide
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code is smart casual
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Pickup and drop off services only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before call to confirm the pick up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
