Ostia Antica: family weekends with guided tours and workshops (April–5

Ostia Antica: family-friendly weekends with guided tours and workshops

The Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica, in collaboration with CoopCulture, presents a program for families featuring narrative tours, educational activities and practical workshops. Events take place on weekends and public holidays through 5 July 2026.

Highlighted program

• 25 April 2026 – Opening at the Necropolis of Isola Sacra with “L’Al di Qua”, a workshop on ancient trades and daily life.
• 3 May 2026 – “Di che legno sei” at the Museum of Ships in Fiumicino: activity focused on the Roman shipyard.
• 2 June 2026 – “C’è Portus per te!”: guided visit and workshop for children aged 5–11 at the Ports of Claudius and Trajan.
• 7 June 2026 – “Racconti della Torre” at Torre Boacciana: a storytelling route for families.
• 5 July 2026 – Closing event at Ostia Antica titled “Tra Cartilio Poplicola e Lucio Cornelio Silla”.

Practical information

• Where: Ostia Antica, Necropolis of Isola Sacra, Museum of Ships (Fiumicino), Ports of Claudius and Trajan, Torre Boacciana.
• When: weekends and public holidays; the series ends on 5 July 2026.
• Costs: vary by activity; check details when booking.
• Booking: mandatory via CoopCulture; limited places.
• How to get there: Ostia/Fiumicino area, reachable by car and public transport.

Why attend: the program combines outdoor exploration, historical storytelling and hands-on activities to engage children and adults. Always check official channels for updates on schedules and prices before booking.