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Tickets to Ostia Antica Archeological Park

Get a peek through history at Ostia Antica, once a harbor city of ancient Rome

4.4/5(147)

Daniel M

Couple

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Jul 2026

The ancient Roman port of Ostia. The site is well preserved and maintained. Very similar to Pompeii. It is an experience to jump back 2000 years and imagine how people lived here in the past. Highly recommended for those visiting Rome. Daniel

Genevieve P

Couple

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May 2026

A wonderful, vast site that takes you back in time, located just outside Rome and easily accessible via the Romalido train line. On a nice day, after the tour, you can extend your outing by traveling two stops further to the seaside. A truly wonderful day out!

Get away from the crowds in Rome and explore the ancient port of Ostia at your own pace.

Admire the well-preserved ancient buildings, superb frescoes, and impressive mosaics.

You'll also find shops, public baths, and a large theatre, which is still used during the summer.

Entrance to the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica

Price Breakup:

Price: €12

Booking fee: €2

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Daniel M
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The ancient Roman port of Ostia. The site is well preserved and maintained. Very similar to Pompeii. It is an experience to jump back 2000 years and imagine how people lived here in the past. Highly recommended for those visiting Rome. Daniel
Genevieve P
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
A wonderful, vast site that takes you back in time, located just outside Rome and easily accessible via the Romalido train line. On a nice day, after the tour, you can extend your outing by traveling two stops further to the seaside. A truly wonderful day out!
Ophelia W
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
The park is amazing. Would recommend self guided tour
Kato M
Couple
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Jul 2026
Laura R
Solo
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May 2026

Located merely 30km away from Rome, Ostia Antica is a massive, 100-hectare archaeological park that was once a harbor city. During ancient Rome, the city grew significantly. Ostia earned its name ('os' translates to 'mouth' in Latin) thanks to its proximity to the river Tiber. When the harbor started silting up during the 2nd century CE, the city was abandoned and eventually fell into neglect.

With your ticket to the archaeological park, you get to explore the many excavations of this well-preserved city. These include a theatre, several houses, baths, and temples, as well as countless mosaics and frescoes. In case you start wondering where the sea is during your visit, remember that because of the changing coastlines, it is now a few kilometers away.

Important Information

The Ostiense Museum is closed.

The path inside the archaeological area can appear bumpy. Comfortable clothes and shoes are therefore recommended.

Entry is allowed for small dogs, kept on a leash for the entire duration of the visit inside the archaeological area.

The use of drones of any kind is prohibited.

Your temperature may be measured before you enter the excavations.

Wearing a mask is mandatory to access the archaeological area of Ostia Antica.

We recommend carrying a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a sun hat.

Operating Hours

Open from Tue to Sun

Closed on Mon, Jan 1, May 1, and Dec 25

Oct 25 to Feb 28 or 29 - 8:30am to 4:30pm (last entrance at 3:30pm)

Mar 1 to Mar 31 - 8:30am to 5:15pm (last entrance at 4:15pm)

Apr 1 to Sep 30 - 8:30am to 7pm (last entrance at 6pm)

Oct 1 to Oct 24 - 8:30am to 6:30pm (last entrance at 5:30pm)

The ticket desk closes one hour before the park closing time.

Note: From Apr 3, 2022, entrance is free every first Sunday of the month.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Show your ticket at Ostria Antica.

Address: Viale dei Romagnoli, 717, 00119 Roma RM, Italy.

Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

Getting There

From Porta San Paolo: Metro B - Piramide, Metro B - San Paolo or Metro B - Eur Magliana.

Train Roma-Lido railway: to the Ostia Antica stop; cross the pedestrian bridge and follow the signs.