--- title: Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 49 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 638 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 55 of 77 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-ostia-antica-semi-private-day-trip-from-rome-by-train-with-guide/ --- # Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide **Guidekin's take:** The half day alternative to Pompeii: Ostia Antica, Rome's ancient port, in a group capped at twelve with a guide, train tickets and site entry all included at €49 per person. It suits anyone short on time or unwilling to spend a day on a coach. Tips and hotel pickup are not included, and under eighteens should carry ID. ## Overview Escape to Ostia Antica and see why experts are calling it "The Better Pompeii". It is just a step away from Rome and you'll travel in a personalized small group with maximum 12 people! The perfect half day trip from Rome for those seeking to learn more about ancient Roman ruins but do not have time to travel to Pompeii. ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 638 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd ## What's included - Train ticket to and from Rome - English speaking tour guide - Semi Private group of 12 people max - Ancient Ostia entrance ticket ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Rome** (10m) - Meeting place prior to start the tour 2. **Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica** (2h 30m; admission included) - Your tour starts at a meeting location in Rome, where you’ll meet your guide, who provides your round-trip train ticket. Then hop aboard the train for the ride southwest of Rome to Ostia Antica, which lies near the coast. When you arrive, take a 2.5-hour leisurely walking... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30, 08:40 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Cafe Piramide, when facing the Piramide metro (Line B – the blue line) stop on your right hand side is the cafè, just in view of the train tracks and the exit from the trains. You can recognize the cafè by the white umbrellas on the tables outside. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children under the age of 18 might be requested to show their ID card at the entrance of the site, so please bring it with you on the tour. - While our day trips are typically of a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times slightly. We appreciate your understanding and planning as we strive to provide you with the best possible experience. ## How it compares in Day Trips from Rome Ranked **#55 of 77** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [premium-minivan-trip-from-rome-pompeii-tour-lunch-in-sorrento](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/premium-minivan-trip-from-rome-pompeii-tour-lunch-in-sorrento/?format=md) — 4.97 (372) 2. 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