--- title: Ostia Antica Archaeological Park with Italian Gelato lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 21 of 75 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ostia-antica-archaeological-park-with-italian-gelato/ --- # Ostia Antica Archaeological Park with Italian Gelato **Guidekin's take:** A chatty walk through Ostia Antica and the medieval Borghetto next door in a group capped at six, ending with a proper Italian gelato and conversation about how Italians actually live, rated 5 across 32 reviews. The walk and the gelato are included at €119 per person. The park entrance fee is paid on the spot. In our comparison: #21 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A 2.5 hours nice and chatty walking tour through Ostia Antica archeological site and the Borghetto: a Castle and a courtyard inside a medieval citadel for an authentic Italian experience with locals. A walking tour easy to join by public transport or a private transfer. A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversation will flow nice and smooth. Italian GELATO: you will enjoy your tasty and juicy Italian Gelato chatting and having a good time talking about Italy and the Italian way of life. The company of locals from the meeting point to the final “Ciao, till next time!”. Entrance ticket info: Only credit card are allowed to purchase the ticket. COVID19 Info: No COVID Certificate is required to access the Archeological Park of Ostia Antica. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We'll meet in front of the Ticket office… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 6 people: small group - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ideas for Travelers - Group: Shared, up to 6 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 5.0 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32. - 5 stars: 32 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and patient explanations; some wanted more time to explore the ruins **Praised:** - Guides explain the ruins in ways that make ancient Roman daily life easier to picture - Patient, friendly guides who welcome questions and allow an unhurried pace - Quiet ruins with few crowds and a calmer setting than central Rome - Gelato stops and useful recommendations for local meals **Complaints:** - Some visitors wanted more time to explore the extensive site Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-09-25 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - ITALIAN GELATO - Walking tour as described ## Not included - Entrance fee to the archeological park - Everything not mentioned under "what is included". ## Itinerary 1. **Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica** (2h) - Archeological Park Visit of Archeological park We'll walk you, for about two hours, through the archeological site: the once biggest river port of the Roman Republic first and empire then, a walk that will show you the complexity of a commercial city founded by king "Anco... 2. **Centro Storico di Ostia Antica** (30m) - Known as "the Borghetto": a charming medieval village, dating back to the 9th century a.D, with its perfectly preserved 15th century "Giulio II castle", built on a Michelangelo design, to help the papal state control the trading on the river Tevere and defend the farmers from... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 We'll meet in front of the Ticket office at the Archeological Park Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJydtL83XxJRMRq6hdg7yso9c Ends: The tour ends outside the medieval walls of the Borghetto ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Day Trips from Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 75** | €119 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (32) | shared, max 6 | | [Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento](/italy/rome/tours/premium-minivan-trip-from-rome-pompeii-tour-lunch-in-sorrento/?format=md) | €169 | 11h | 4.97 (402) | shared | | [Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome](/italy/rome/tours/pompeii-and-amalfi-coast-private-day-trip-from-rome/?format=md) | €550 | 12h | 4.98 (247) | private | | [Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome](/italy/rome/tours/orvieto-and-civita-di-bagnoregio-full-day-private-tour-from-rome/?format=md) | €363 | 8h | 4.99 (163) | private | Ranked #21 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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