Ostia Antica Archaeological Ruins Family Tour

Discovering the archaeological ruins of Ostia Antica is fun for the whole family! On this 3-hour tour you'll go back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and learn how this ancient port was once of great importance to Rome!
Meet your kid-friendly guide at the Ostia Antica ticket office, avoid the queues and enter with skip-the-line admission. Did you know, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the town was abandoned and buried for nearly 1,000 years? The incredible ruins you see today were rediscovered in the 19th century. As you walk down the ancient pathways, your guide will share stories about the remains you can see, how the early Romans lived and what they ate. Some of the highlights are: the amphitheater, fountains, the Square of the Guilds, the main square, public baths, the Forum, private homes and more.
Kids will be fascinated by the history told in a fun and educational way, that will leave them curious to know more. It's a fantastic day trip from Rome!

Meeting Point

Ostia Antica

00119 Ostia Antica RM, Italy

Please meet your guide at the entrance of the Ostia Antica Archaeological Site. They will be holding up a sign with your name on it.

What's included:

• Skip-the-line Entry Tickets

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica

Viale dei Romagnoli 717, Ostia Antica, 00119

Ostia Antica is an archeological site, which was once the harbour city of ancient Rome, located 30kms from the Eternal City, on the River Tiber. The town was abandoned and buried for over ten centuries until it was rediscovered and today you can see the remains of most of the city’s buildings before it was abandoned.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included