Visit with us the ancient military and commercial port of Rome.
According to tradition, Ostia was founded by the fourth King of Rome, Ancus Marcius, around 620 B.C. The name Ostia comes from the Latin word "ostium" which means "river mouth".
This trading town, which expanded around a fortified camp (castrum), was located near the mouth of the river Tiber which flows out into the Tyrrhenian sea. An expert guide will explain to you the ins and outs of this very important town, where all kinds of merchandise from the far corners of the empire were traded to supply Rome.
Imagine! even pre-fabricated marble coffins were imported by ship from the eastern provinces.

During this half day tour we will visit Ostia Antica and the museum of roman ships.

If you book the full day tour we will visit Ostia Antica, the museum of roman ships and the archaeological site close to the huge octagonal harbour (Portus) built by Trajan (AD 98-117) when the port built by Claudius had silted up.

The tour includes:

- Collection in Rome with luxury car or van
- Half day : Tour of Ostia Antica and a visit to the ships museum with a professional tour guide
- Full day : Ostia Antica, the ships museum and a visit to Portus with a professional tour guide
- Return to Rome with luxury car or van

- If you wish to do the tour with more people or if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email.

- Admission fees to both the ostia antica site and the ships museum are not included.