Description
An Ostia Antica skip-the-line ticket gives you the run of what was once the harbour town of ancient Rome, with a downloadable audioguide instead of a guide at your side. You set the route and the pace, and the site, open to the sky, leaves plenty of room to stop wherever something catches your eye.
Plan on around two hours among the ruins of a busy Roman town. Streets still lead past homes, bathhouses, temples and the stalls of old marketplaces, and the mosaics inside the Domus are among the best-preserved details. The Theatre and the town's Forum show how a port lived off trade by sea, and how far that trade reached.
- Skip-the-line entry ticket to the archaeological park
- Downloadable audioguide
Ostia Antica sees far fewer visitors than the monuments in the centre of Rome, so it suits anyone who likes ancient history without the queues. There is no live guide and no hotel transfer. The park is outdoors and involves a lot of walking, so bring comfortable shoes, water and a hat on sunny days. It is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility, and you should carry a valid ID on the day.