Off the beaten track - Ancient Ostia Walking and private Tour: Exploring the Hidden Gem of Roman History

Step back in time to the bustling port city of Ancient Ostia, a treasure trove of Roman life and architecture! Founded in the 4th century B.C. as a fortified post near the Tiber River, Ostia quickly evolved into a thriving river port that supplied Rome with essential goods. Spanning 150 acres and home to over 50,000 residents, Ostia offers breathtaking ruins that vividly depict daily life in Ancient Rome. With the aid of maps, drawings, and historical writings, we’ll uncover its rich history as we explore the Roman theatre, grand baths, public fountains, and even a public latrine! Discover the barracks of the fire brigade, temples of various religions, and the Forum, the bustling political hub. Wander through the Square of Corporations, shops, and dwellings like the House of Amor and Psyche. Admire intricate mosaics, vibrant frescoes, and remarkable architecture unearthed after more than a century of excavation. We will see a little and fabolus ancient Rome! Let's go!

•Necropolis of via Ostiense •Fire brigade barrack •The Theatre •The square of the Corporations •The Forum •Capitolium •Mithraeum: Temple of Mithras •The shops:, bakery and mill, wine bar, fishmonger, butcher/meat market, laundry) •Latrines •Roman baths •Houses: -insulae tenement blocks, (House of Diana; House of the Charioteer…) -domus, single family dwellings (House of Amor and Psyche. . ) 3 hours: Ancient Ostia Tour 1 hour: public transportation with me (½ hour from Rome to Ostia and ½ hour to come back) Particularly suitable for kids. -The site is closed on Monday -The itinerary can be customized according to your needs and requests. Please contact me for customization. -Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different -Please bring a copy of your passport (hard copy or photo on your phone) tickets are nominal and you must show a copy of your documents.