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Discover the lost city of Altinum on a private guided tour. Explore the National Archaeological Museum of Altino and walk along ancient Roman streets.

Highlights

• Walk along ancient Roman streets and see the remains of patrician houses
• Explore the National Archaeological Museum of Altino with a private guide
• Discover the complex roots of Venice in the lost city of Altinum
• Admire mosaics, funerary sculptures, and luxury objects in the museum
• See the monumental harbour entrance that faced the lagoon

Description

Travel back in time to discover Altinum, one of the most important Roman cities in Northern Italy — a vibrant port that flourished centuries before Venice. Overlooking the ancient lagoon, Altinum stood at the meeting point between land and water, its canals, temples, and villas already echoing the landscape that would later inspire Venice. Begin your journey among marble statues, colorful mosaics, glass objects, and everyday artifacts that tell the story of Roman Altinum. The museum reveals the city’s refined lifestyle, its trade connections across the Mediterranean, and the remarkable craftsmanship that flourished on the lagoon’s edge. Walk along the ancient stone-paved streets still marked by the Latin alphabet carved by Roman workers. These roads once connected houses, workshops, and temples in a perfectly planned grid — a vision of urban order centuries before Venice’s winding alleys. Discover the remains of elegant patrician houses with mosaic floors in black, white, and glass paste. Admire symbolic decorations — from the knot of Solomon to the Dionysian panther — that reflect Roman taste, ritual, and domestic beauty. Stand before the monumental harbor entrance that faced the lagoon, where ships from the Adriatic once arrived. Here, Altinum truly reveals its amphibious nature — a city of canals, bridges, and trade long before the time of Venice. End the visit amid the green fields that still preserve the ancient city’s outline. Between the Roman remains and the lagoon horizon, you’ll sense the deep continuity between Altinum’s past and the Venetian landscape of today.

Includes

Top-rated local guide (licensed tour guide – registration no. 06000001) Personalized private tour of Altino Archaeological museum and site Expert guide providing insights into the history and art Flexible customization based on your preferences

Important Information

• The tour is offered in English, Italian, Spanish and German. It is a private tour: it will be a customized private experience with your group only. Accessibility: the experience is meant to be inclusive and accessible: if you are a traveller with motor, sensorial or cognitive disabilities, please let us know in advance and we will make our best to meet your needs. The tour can be arranged as wheelchair accessible on request. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the tour starts to ensure a smooth and high-quality experience. Cancellation policy: Refund if cancelled at least 1 day before the event.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund