Ancient Ostia: Guided Tour

Perfect for history lovers of all ages, the Ostia Antica Archaeological Park lets you travel back in time to the days of Ancient Rome. Immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere of the site, as you visit the ruins of an authentic ancient city with your expert guide. Discover the history, secrets, and anecdotes surrounding this former port and trading center, a prominent location during the Republican period. Ostia was once regarded as a flourishing commercial center, protected by imposing walls and gates: the Porta Romana, Porta Laurentina and Porta Marina. In the 2nd century AD, Ostia underwent substantial enrichment due to construction work sanctioned by Claudius and Trajan – the renovated Forum, new baths, public warehouses, guild seats, and multi-storey residential buildings were all constructed here, alongside the Capitolium: the city's main temple, dedicated to the Capitoline Triad of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva.