The 9 Ostia Antica Tours from Rome That Earn the Price

1.Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Travel by train from Rome with a guide and a group capped at 12, then spend about two and a half hours among Ostia Antica’s streets, baths, mosaics, and amphitheater. Guides have included Alberto, Laura, Cat, Rob, and Eduardo, though you cannot count on a particular guide. Train and site tickets are included.

“Visiting Ostia Antica was like stepping into a beautifully preserved time capsule—and what made the experience truly unforgettable was our wonderful guide, Eduardo, who brought the ancient ruins to life with such passion, insight, and warmth. This remarkably preserved archaeological site is one of Italy's best-kept secrets, and I’m still in awe of the sheer scale and atmosphere. From the moment we began our tour, it was clear we were in excellent hands. Our guide had a deep knowledge of Roman history, archaeology, and daily life in ancient Ostia, and they shared it all in a way that was both accessible and fascinating. Every stone seemed to have a story,…”

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2.Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Take a four-hour, small-group trip from Rome to Ostia Antica, a former port city with taverns, warehouses, baths, mosaics, and an amphitheater. Your English-speaking guide leads a three-hour walk through the site, including the Baths of Neptune and communal washrooms. Stay afterward to explore, visit the beach, or take the train back.

“This was a fascinating, informative tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. It was a highlight of our trip to Rome”

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3.Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride in Ostia Antica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

At Cavalieri di Gaia near Ostia Antica, you’ll meet and help care for the horses before setting off on a roughly three-hour guided ride through a natural reserve. Guides including Alessia and Pietro help riders of different experience levels. A helmet and food tasting are included; wear long trousers and sturdy shoes.

“This was unforgivable experience with the horses. Me and my partner got to know and truly connect with the horses before we got to ride them. Overall this is one of the unique experiences everyone should definitely try and they won’t regret. :)”

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4.Ostia Antica Semi Private Tour from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Meet your guide near Piramide station at 8:30 am, then ride the train to Ostia Antica, with the €3 round-trip fare paid separately. In a group of 12 or fewer, explore Roman baths, mosaics, shops, homes, and public spaces with a guide such as Rebecca, Sonia, or Camille. Entry is included, and you can stay longer at the site or return with the guide.

“Our guide Rebecca was exceptional and her knowledge of the archology work and history of the city made the tour exciting for us. I would recommend anyone with a mobility disability to think twice before taking this tour, and I would suggest to the tour company to think about developing a tour for people with mobility disabilities.”

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5.Archeological Area of Ostia Antica Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $40Best value

Explore Ostia Antica independently with fast-track entry to its Roman-era ruins. Choose basic admission, an audio guide, or an option with a golf cart ride and aperitif. There is no live guide, so the experience depends on the extras you select and how much time you want to spend among the ancient streets, baths, houses, and mosaics.

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6.Ostia Antica Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Meet your guide at Roma Ostia Lido Train Station, then ride the local train to Ostia Antica. Over four hours, see the ancient theater, Square of the Guilds, Baths of Neptune, and House of Diana with a guide such as Sonia, Sarah, or Antonio. Train fare and park entry are included; groups are limited to 10.

“Kathleen is an excellent, engaging and generous guide. She knows all the nooks and crannies of Ostia and has a great way of communicating her enthusiasm about this stunning site. If you want to see and learn about Ostia, engage Kathleen!”

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7.Ostia Antica 4-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $648

A private guide takes you by train from Rome to Ostia Antica, where you’ll see the theater, Capitolium, Baths of Neptune, House of Diana, ancient shops, and the Necropolis. Admission and train fare are included. Valeria has guided this tour, though guide assignments can vary. Allow 4.5 hours, and wear comfortable shoes.

“The private tour was relaxed and very informative. Our guide was exceptional! Definitely a must see and worth every penny.!”

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8.Ostia Antica: Small group tour from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $113

Meet near Roma Ostia Lido Train Station, ride the local train to Ostia Antica and explore its theater, merchants’ square, public baths and House of Diana with a licensed guide. The four-hour small-group tour includes round-trip train fare and skip-the-line entry. It involves moderate walking and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

“The guide was excellent. She had loads if information about the site. She also told us about another sure we were planning to visit and gave us local bus information.”

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9.Ostia Antica: Hidden City Guided ENGLISH Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $68

Meet near Piramide Metro Station for a 25-minute train ride to Ostia Antica. Spend about 2.5 hours exploring ancient apartments, baths, temples, a theater and old taverns with an English-speaking guide. Past guides include Sean, Janelle and Mike. Entry and train tickets are included; you can stay on site afterward or continue to the beach on your own.

“An excellent tour of the highlights from the site of Ostia, filling me in with more Roman history. Sean, our guide, really brought the life and times alive. Thank you!”

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