--- title: Ostia Antica – Commercial Port of Ancient Rome Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 38 of 75 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ostia-antica-commercial-port-of-ancient-rome-tour/ --- # Ostia Antica – Commercial Port of Ancient Rome Tour **Guidekin's take:** Ostia Antica in a group capped at eight with a guide who explains how a hundred thousand people lived and traded in Rome's port, with the metro tickets and the park entrance already in the price. Transport and entry are included at €100 per person, food and drinks are not. Moderate fitness for a few hours on ancient paving. In our comparison: #38 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Ostia Antica is an archaeological adventure into the past. Join us on this fascinating RomAbout tour and together we’ll explore the temples, houses and edifices that made up this industrious Roman town while your guide reveals what life was like for its 100,000 inhabitants. With a group of no more than 8 people, there’ll be opportunity to quiz your guide and really take advantage of their expert knowledge. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Net to the metro station "PIRAMIDE" -… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 8 people: small group - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: This tour does not include any food or… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €40: ages 5 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person for the Tour in Spanish option; other options up to €300 - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: RomAbout Tours - Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers · private option available - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.81 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 31 of 32. - 5 stars: 29 (91%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' insight and the quiet ruins; some report problems with tour start arrangements. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain daily life in the ancient city - Quiet ruins with few crowds and space to explore - Relaxed pacing with time to take in the site - Well preserved buildings that help visitors picture Roman life **Complaints:** - Unclear or unreliable arrangements at the start of the tour Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-10-07 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in Spanish | €100 / person | English | Tour spagnolo | | Tour in English | €100 / person | English | - | | Private Tour | €300 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour | ## What's included - Metro tickets - Entrance ticket to the archeological park ## Not included - This tour does not include any food or drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica** (4h; admission included) - One of Ostia Antica’s most striking sights are the grand outdoor theatre, the Square of Guilds, the Baths of Neptune and the House of Diana. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30 - 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 Net to the metro station "PIRAMIDE" - Piazzale Ostiense, nr 9 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJP1EE8CxgLxMReeKy5J0PZt0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Day Trips from Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 75** | €100 | 4h 30m | 4.81 (32) | shared, max 8 | | [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 #38 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €42 to €1020, median €200; typical length 11h. 27 of 75 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/day-trips-from-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ostia-antica-commercial-port-of-ancient-rome-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md