Ostia Antica Archaeological Park with Italian Gelato
5.0 / 5 · 32 traveler reviews
A 2.5 hours nice and chatty walking tour through Ostia Antica archeological site and the Borghetto: a Castle and a courtyard inside a medieval citadel for an authentic Italian experience with locals. A walking tour easy to join by public transport or a private transfer. A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversation will flow nice and smooth. Italian GELATO: you will enjoy your tasty and juicy Italian Gelato chatting and having a good time talking about Italy and the Italian way of life. The company of locals from the meeting point to the final “Ciao, till next time!”. Entrance ticket info: Only credit card are allowed to purchase the ticket. COVID19 Info: No COVID Certificate is required to access the Archeological Park of Ostia Antica.
Your experience
Stop 1
Archeological Park Visit of Archeological park We'll walk you, for about two hours, through the archeological site: the once biggest river port of the Roman Republic first and empire then, a walk that will show you the complexity of a commercial city founded by king "Anco Marzio" and flourished until the very last days of the Empire. Steps: Necropolis of Ostia Antica: monumental tombs and mausoleums Romana gate and Victory Square along the Decumanus Maximus Neptune Baths with majestic mosaics and great view from above. Roman Theatre, Corporation square and ARA of Romulus and Remus Forum baths, Forum, Capitoline Triad temple and Castrum Painted houses, Diana's house and the Thermopolium Silvano's Mills, the Guild of Pistores (bakers) and Firemen headquarters Cisiari's Baths and the Harbor's sidewalk
Stop 2
Known as "the Borghetto": a charming medieval village, dating back to the 9th century a.D, with its perfectly preserved 15th century "Giulio II castle", built on a Michelangelo design, to help the papal state control the trading on the river Tevere and defend the farmers from the raids by the Saracens. Then we'll have an Italian GELATO just outside the medieval walls.
What’s included
- Snacks
- Walking tour as described
Not included
- Entrance fee to the archeological park
- Everything not mentioned under "what is included".
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet in front of the Ticket office at the Archeological Park
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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