Join us for a fascinating virtual tour with slides through Ostia Antica, one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Italy and the ancient port city of Rome.

Often described as a “Roman Pompeii,” Ostia Antica offers something truly special: not only temples and monuments, but the real daily life of an ancient city. Through beautiful images and engaging storytelling, we’ll walk along ancient streets, enter Roman houses, shops, taverns, baths, warehouses, theaters, and sacred spaces, discovering how people lived, worked, traded, worshipped, and relaxed nearly two thousand years ago.

This was once a lively and cosmopolitan city, where sailors, merchants, workers, officials, families, and travelers from across the Mediterranean came together. Every corner still tells a story: mosaic floors, hidden inscriptions, ancient apartment buildings, public baths, bakeries, and the impressive theater that once welcomed crowds for performances and gatherings.

Together, we’ll uncover curiosities about Roman food, commerce, religion, entertainment, social life, and the surprising modernity of this ancient town. Ostia Antica allows us to see Rome from a different perspective — not only through emperors and monuments, but through the lives of ordinary people.

Come with us and discover Ostia Antica — Rome’s ancient port and one of the most fascinating windows into daily life in the Roman world.

Monday, August 03rd, 2026

03.00 pm – 04.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

Check in your timezone here

Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 09.00 pm
• London Time: 08.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 12.00 pm

The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!

ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?

Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.

❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:

Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording  hence you can watch it  in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.

If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

How to Join:

The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.