--- title: Private Tour of Ostia Antica Rome's Ancient Harbor City lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 200 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 20 of 75 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-of-ostia-antica-rome-s-ancient-harbor-city/ --- # Private Tour of Ostia Antica Rome's Ancient Harbor City **Guidekin's take:** A private guide and the entry tickets for Ostia Antica, Rome's harbour city, with the freedom to follow what interests you, from the theatre to the mosaic floors of the shipping offices, rated 4.97 across 40 reviews. Guide and tickets are included at €200 per person, tips are not. Transport to the site is on you. In our comparison: #20 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our private tour explores one of the most well preserved ancient Roman cities in the world in the company of your private guide. Started as a military posting, Ostia Antica became a thriving metropolis and blossomed into a very important trading city feeding into and out of Rome. This 2.5 hr. tour is ideal for visitors interested in seeing intact archaeological sites, giving them an insight into ancient life. This private tour gives you the luxury of exploring what interests you the most. Your private tour guide will base the tour of Ostia Antica around your curiosities and interests. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the main entrance ticket… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Children from €119: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €200 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.97 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 40. - 5 stars: 39 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the historical detail and flexible pace; hot days bring a need for shade and water breaks. **Praised:** - Historical explanations that help visitors picture daily life in ancient Ostia - Patient answers to questions and stories that engage children - Routes and walking pace adapted to visitors' interests and needs - Room to explore the ruins with few other visitors around **Complaints:** - Hot weather and the need for shade and water breaks Written by Guidekin from the 40 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-04-27 to 2026-07-18); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local guide - Entry tickets ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Ostia Antica** (2h 30m) - This private tour will take you on an adventure back in time into a once flourishing cosmopolitan harbor city on the outskirts of Rome. Thanks to the amazing preservation of this city, it is often referred to as ‘the better Pompeii’. This intimate tour will allow you to delve... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 In front of the main entrance ticket office of the Scavi of Ostia Antica Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJz0ux1LLxJRMR-vPwDz-CQrA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €400 | €200 | | 4 | €716 | €179 | | 6 | €1014 | €169 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Rome start at €42 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 75** | €200 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (40) | private | | [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 #20 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. 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