Ancient Ostia

Step away from the busy city and wander through a perfectly preserved Roman town on this private tour to Ostia Antica with Bakadi Dreams, starting at your hotel in Rome. Just outside the city, Ostia offers an archaeological site to rival Pompeii – with a fraction of the crowds.

The remarkably preserved ancient ruins of Ostia Antica near Rome

Rome’s Ancient Harbour City

After picking you up at your hotel, your driver takes you out to Ostia Antica, once the bustling port of ancient Rome. Today its streets, houses, shops and temples survive in astonishing detail, and while the ruins in the city centre heave with tour groups, here you can often walk for minutes down empty lanes, imagining daily life two thousand years ago.

Ancient stone streets and ruins of the Roman port of Ostia Antica

A Journey Back in Time

Stroll along the ancient main street, sit in the beautifully preserved Roman theatre, admire the intricate floor mosaics of the old baths and explore the multi-storey apartment blocks where ordinary Romans lived. It is one of the most rewarding and atmospheric ancient sites in all of Italy, and a wonderful half-day escape before returning to your hotel.

This private Bakadi Dreams tour runs entirely at your own pace.

Tour Highlights

  • The superbly preserved Roman city of Ostia Antica
  • A genuine rival to Pompeii, with far fewer crowds
  • The ancient theatre and main street
  • Roman baths, mosaics and apartment blocks
  • A relaxed, atmospheric visit at your own pace

What’s Included

  • Friendly English-speaking driver
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Rome

Good to Know

  • Ideal for guests staying in Rome before or after their cruise
  • Meeting point: directly at your hotel in Rome
  • Please bring: comfortable shoes, sun protection, a hat, water and a camera
  • Not included: entrance fees, an optional local guide, meals and gratuities