This half-day tour of Ostia Antica offers a vivid glimpse into daily life in the Roman Empire, just outside the busy city center. Once a thriving port with 50,000 residents, Ostia served as a gateway for goods entering Rome and a hub of trade and wealth. Walk original Roman roads, see chariot grooves, and explore well-preserved structures like an amphitheater, insulae, temples, and the Forum of Corporations. Highlights include intact bath complexes, ancient dining venues, mosaics such as Neptune with seahorses, and period statuary. Expert guides bring the ruins to life with fascinating stories of Rome's maritime past.
Duration: 4 hours