Paestum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Archaeological Park of Paestum, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

Explore the archaeological site of Paestum, the best-preserved Graeco-Roman city, on a two-hour walking tour with a licensed archaeological guide.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tempio di Hera II, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Athena, Via Magna Grecia 919 Parco Archeologico di Paestum, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

Explore the captivating National Archaeological Museum, home to a rich collection of local Greek artworks dating back to the 7th century BC. The unquestionable highlights of the museum in Paestum are the frescoes found in the 'Tomb of the Diver' and the red-figure Krater of Asteas.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Tour will be available all year around with rain or shine"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer."
"Bring a small bottle of water"
"For under18 y.o. travelers, please bring your ID card/passport with you"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Via Magna Graecia, 919, 84047 Santa Venere SA, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
• Skip the line Paestum ticket
• Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
• Licensed guide with archaeological background
• Entry/Admission - Archaeological Park of Paestum
• Entry/Admission - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum

Not Included

• Food and drink

Facilities