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Private tour of Ostia, the ancient city harbor, by van with a PhD archaeologist

4.9 · 15 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 4h ✓ Free cancellation Private tour
View from Neptune bath

At a glance

Private tour of Ostia, the ancient city harbor, by van with a PhD archaeologist is a 4h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome in tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $501.27 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Private tour, Transportation to and from the site on a luxury full optional car or van.

Highlights

  • Private experience — just you and your group
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning

Quick facts

Duration
4h
Group
Private tour — only your group
Languages
English, Italian
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

- A full optional car (up to 3 people) or van (up to 7 people) at your disposal for the entire tour
- upgrade of a regular tour, you don't just visit an archeological site, you actively participate to the daily life of an ancient roman!
- the tour guide is a Phd Archaeologist
- Chance to customize the itinerary following your interests
- A time machine, a journey through the past, a discovery more than a visit, a full immersion into nature and archaeology
- no lines, no crowds
- Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule

What's included

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Transportation to and from the site on a luxury full optional car or van
  • PhD archaeologist guide
  • Ticket fees
  • Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more

Not included

  • Food
  • Souvenirs

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 3h

    - Necropolis
    - Entrance gate
    - City walls
    - Decumanus (main street)
    - Warehouses
    - Bath of the charioteers
    - Bath of Neptune
    - Caupona (tavern)
    - Insulae (housing system of the middle class)
    - Theater
    - Square of the guilds
    - Castrum (military camp)
    - Forum
    - Capitolium (temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva)
    - So called shrine of the Lares Augusti
    - Temple of Augustus and Rome
    - Thermopolium (restaurant)

Meeting point

If your accommodation is beyond the defined area please contact us through the customer support in order to find a solution

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour, the driver will take you to the attraction and back to your accommodation after the visit
  • All included, no extra fees
  • You skip the line with this tour
  • A valid ID is required for participants under 18 the day of the tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Private tour of Ostia, the ancient city harbor, by van with a PhD archaeologist take?

The experience lasts about 4h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $501.27 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

Local guide; Private tour; Transportation to and from the site on a luxury full optional car or van; PhD archaeologist guide; Ticket fees; Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more.

Where does it start?

If your accommodation is beyond the defined area please contact us through the customer support in order to find a solution

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English, Italian.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.

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