The 7 Best Ostia Antica Tours from Rome

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

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

A semi-private guided half day to Ostia Antica by train from Rome, with tickets and entry included, small-group pacing, and real Roman life stories.

“Our tour guide Alberto was outstanding! He demonstrated personal connection, group facilitation, time management, setting guests expectations, keeping the group moving along, tidbits of humor without wasting time, historical anecdotes, absurd (and funny) superlatives about Romans -- it was all there. Our guide Alberto was everything you want a guide to be. The tour was interesting and well-paced with some breaks along the way. At the very end Alberto recommended a fantastic restaurant which we also highly recommend called L'Alimentari - it is only a short walk away and an easy distance back to the train stop to head back to Rome.”

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2.Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

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

Guided half-day train trip from Rome to Ostia Antica, with stops at Neptune’s Baths, amphitheater, and the Forica, plus optional beach time.

“Our tour guide Cat was fantastic. Her knowledge of the history of Ostia was extensive. Ostia is much quieter than Pompeii but equally as fascinating. Not to be missed.”

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3.Horse Sanctuary & Trail Ride in Ostia Antica

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

Small-group horse sanctuary ride near Ostia Antica with gelato, grooming and feeding, helmets, and a scenic trail in about 3 hours.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Horse riding with Alessia was the highlight of our trip. She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and just incredibly cool, made us feel comfortable right from the start. The horses were well-cared for and gentle, perfect for all levels. Alessia guided us through beautiful landscapes and shared interesting local stories along the way. Her passion for horses and nature truly shines through. It felt less like a tour and more like an adventure with a friend. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Alessia, for such a memorable and magical ride!”

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4.Ostia Antica Semi Private Tour from Rome

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

Semi-private guided visit to Ostia Antica from Rome with small group, entry tickets included, and train logistics handled in English.

“Wonderful way to experience an ancient city up close. Baths, bakeries, markets, homes, temples and even very ancient toilets. Away from the hustle and bustle of Rome, but very much a Roman experience.”

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5.Archeological Area of Ostia Antica Entry Ticket

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

Ostia Antica skip-the-line entry with optional audio app, golf cart ride, and aperitivo. Self-paced ruins in 2.5 to 5 hours.

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6.Ostia Antica Small Group Tour

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

4-hour small-group Ostia Antica tour from Rome, with a guided walk, skip-the-line entry, and a roundtrip train ticket included.

“Ostia Antica is such a treasure. Probably my best tour while in Rome. My guide, Sonia was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. She really brought the ruins to life. She added so many interesting details and tidbits about Roman life. The park itself has great signs and an audiobook tour, but it’s so vast I think it was much better having a guide to show you the highlights and give some context. The tour was at a relaxed, easy going pace and since you have a train ticket back you can stay afterwards to explore further and wander. And no crowds! Seriously, do this while you’re in Rome.”

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7.Ostia Antica 4-Hour Guided Tour

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

Take a private 4.5-hour guided trip from Rome to Ostia Antica, with train ride, skip-the-line entry, and expert storytelling at the ancient port.

“Educated knowledgeable guide. Very small group. Very good indeed. Only thing that could be improved is the meeting spot at Piramide metro. It was a bit dodgy waiting there.”

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