Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica Entry Ticket
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Walk down a paved Roman street past bakeries with their millstones still in place, apartment blocks three storeys high, and a public lavatory with twenty marble seats in a row. Mosaics spread underfoot, taverns still have their counters, and a theatre built for 4,000 people stands waiting.
Ostia Antica was the port of ancient Rome, abandoned and buried for a thousand years. Book your tickets and wander an entire Roman city with barely anyone else in it!
Ostia Antica was the port of ancient Rome, abandoned and buried for a thousand years. Book your tickets and wander an entire Roman city with barely anyone else in it!
Key Highlights
- Explore an entire Roman city preserved across more than 100 acres
- Climb the tiers of the Roman theatre built for 4,000 spectators
- See the Square of the Corporations and its merchant guild mosaics
- Walk through Roman apartment blocks, bakeries and taverns
- Marvel at the Baths of Neptune and their vast floor mosaics
- Visit the extraordinary twenty-seat public latrines
- Browse the on-site Ostiense Museum of sculpture and artefacts
- Follow the Decumanus Maximus, the city’s ancient main street
About Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica Entry Ticket
Ostia was Rome’s harbour, founded at the mouth of the Tiber and grown into a city of perhaps 50,000 people at its height, handling the grain, oil and wine that fed the empire’s capital. When the port silted up and the empire declined, the city was abandoned. Silt buried it, no one built on top, and it stayed that way for over a thousand years.
That is why it is so remarkable. Where Pompeii was destroyed in a single day, Ostia simply emptied, and what remains is an ordinary Roman working city rather than a disaster site. You walk down the Decumanus Maximus past shopfronts, warehouses and apartment blocks, some still standing to the second and third floor, with staircases you could climb.
The detail is what stays with you. The Square of the Corporations is ringed by the offices of shipping companies and merchant guilds, each with a mosaic advertising where it traded and what it carried. The Baths of Neptune spread enormous black and white mosaics of sea gods across the floor. Bakeries still hold their stone millstones and ovens. A tavern has its marble counter and painted menu. And the communal latrines, with their long row of seats, say more about Roman daily life than any monument.
The theatre still functions, hosting summer performances. The Ostiense Museum on site displays sculpture and finds from the excavations.
Allow two to three hours minimum, and considerably more if you like ruins. It is around 30 km from central Rome and reachable by train in half an hour.
Book through Thrillark and secure your entry at the best available rate, so you spend your time exploring rather than queueing.
That is why it is so remarkable. Where Pompeii was destroyed in a single day, Ostia simply emptied, and what remains is an ordinary Roman working city rather than a disaster site. You walk down the Decumanus Maximus past shopfronts, warehouses and apartment blocks, some still standing to the second and third floor, with staircases you could climb.
The detail is what stays with you. The Square of the Corporations is ringed by the offices of shipping companies and merchant guilds, each with a mosaic advertising where it traded and what it carried. The Baths of Neptune spread enormous black and white mosaics of sea gods across the floor. Bakeries still hold their stone millstones and ovens. A tavern has its marble counter and painted menu. And the communal latrines, with their long row of seats, say more about Roman daily life than any monument.
The theatre still functions, hosting summer performances. The Ostiense Museum on site displays sculpture and finds from the excavations.
Allow two to three hours minimum, and considerably more if you like ruins. It is around 30 km from central Rome and reachable by train in half an hour.
Book through Thrillark and secure your entry at the best available rate, so you spend your time exploring rather than queueing.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica
- Access to all excavated areas of the ancient city
- Access to the Ostiense Museum
- Access to all archaeological and museum sites within the Park
Exclusions
- Audio guides and guided tours
- Food and drinks
Insiders' Tips
Go early on a weekday morning and wear proper walking shoes, since the site is over 100 acres of uneven ancient paving with very little shade once the sun is up.
Additional Information
Operating Hours
Child Policy
Accessibility & Facilities
Restrictions
- Open Tuesday–Sunday from 8:30 AM.
- Closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1.
- April–September: closes at 7:00 PM (last entry 6:00 PM).
- October 1–24: closes at 6:30 PM (last entry 5:30 PM).
- October 25–February: closes at 4:30 PM (last entry 3:30 PM).
- March: closes at 5:15 PM (last entry 4:15 PM).
Child Policy
- Visitors under 18 enter free.
- Reduced rates for EU citizens aged 18–25.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Uneven terrain makes pushchairs difficult to use.
Accessibility & Facilities
- Large outdoor archaeological site with uneven paths.
- Free entry for visitors with disabilities and their carers.
- Cafeteria and Ostiense Museum on site.
- Contact the park in advance for accessibility needs.
Restrictions
- The ticket desk closes one hour before the park.
- Tickets allow single entry only; re-entry is not permitted.
- Individual sites may have shorter opening hours.
- Shade is limited, so sun protection is recommended.
Cancellation Policy
This ticket is non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in an Ostia Antica ticket?
Your ticket covers entry to the Archaeological Park and all excavated areas of the ancient city, along with the Ostiense Museum. It also grants access to the Park’s other sites including the Imperial Harbours, the Fiumicino Ship Museum and the Isola Sacra Necropolis, valid for 8 consecutive days from first entry.
How long does it take to visit Ostia Antica?
Most visitors spend two to three hours covering the main attractions. The site stretches over 100 acres, so enthusiasts easily fill half a day. Allow longer if you want to include the Ostiense Museum.
What are the Ostia Antica opening hours?
The park opens Tuesday to Sunday at 08:30 and closes on Mondays. Closing time changes by season, running to 19:00 from April to September, 18:30 in early October, 17:15 in March and 16:30 through winter. Last entry is one hour before closing.
How do I get to Ostia Antica from Rome?
Take the train from Roma Porta San Paolo, beside Piramide metro station, to Ostia Antica station, a journey of around 30 minutes. The park entrance is a short walk from there. It is roughly 30 km from central Rome.
Is Ostia Antica better than Pompeii?
They offer different things. Pompeii was destroyed in a single catastrophe and preserved in that moment, while Ostia was gradually abandoned, leaving an ordinary working Roman city with buildings still standing several storeys high. Ostia is far less crowded and much easier to reach from Rome.
What are the must-see sights at Ostia Antica?
The Roman theatre and the adjoining Square of the Corporations with its merchant guild mosaics are the highlights. The Baths of Neptune, the bakeries with their millstones, the preserved taverns and the famous communal latrines all bring daily Roman life vividly to life.
Do children need a ticket for Ostia Antica?
No, visitors under 18 enter free of charge. EU citizens aged 18 to 25 qualify for a reduced rate. Bear in mind the site involves a lot of walking on uneven ancient paving with limited shade.
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