Paestum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

4.9 (265 reviews) Salerno, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Experience a 2-hour guided tour of the ancient ruins of Paestum, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage site, with a professional archaeologist. Skip-the-line tickets are included for a small group of up to 20 people.

Explore the captivating Paestum ruins, including its three magnificent Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum, and the markets. Following the ruins, you'll visit the National Archaeological Museum, home to some of Magna Graecia's most exquisite artworks.

Paestum stands as one of Italy's prized archaeological treasures, nestled in the northern part of the Cilento region, near the Sele River, along the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Founded by Greek colonists as Poseidonia, it blossomed into the preeminent city of Magna Graecia.

Options

English Tour
Italian tour
Private tour option

What's included

  • Skip the line Paestum ticket
  • Guided tour with an archaeologist
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the archaeological site of Paestum, the best-preserved Graeco-Roman city, on a two-hour walking tour with a licensed archaeological guide.
  2. Tempio di Hera II
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The Temple of Hera II in Paestum (formerly Poseidonia), is earlier and is still often referred to as the 'Temple of Poseidon' or 'Temple of Neptunus' due to a misidentification. This temple is the more northern and recent of the two Hera temples in Paestum.
  3. Temple of Athena
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The Temple of Athena, also known as the Temple of Ceres (c. 500 BC), is a Greek temple located in Paestum, situated near the so-called Basilica, which is considerably larger than it.
  4. Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Paestum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the captivating National Archaeological Museum, home to a rich collection of local Greek artworks dating back to the 7th century BC. The unquestionable highlight of the museum in Paestum are the frescoes found in the 'Tomb of the Diver'.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the guide outside the Basilica Paleocristiana dell’Annunziata in Piazza Basilica.

The guide will have an ASKOS TOURS sign to be recognized.

End point

Meet the guide outside the Basilica Paleocristiana dell’Annunziata in Piazza Basilica.

The guide will have an ASKOS TOURS sign to be recognized.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
  • Bring a small bottle of water
  • Travelers under 18 are advised to bring a passport or ID to qualify for free admission.
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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