Tickets to Ostia Antica Archeological Park

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.

Know before you go

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.