Guided Tours

Paestum Archaeological Site Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Women at Paestum Archaeological Site with guided tour

People with guided tour at Paestum Archaeological Site

Temple of Athena at Paestum archaeological site, Campania

Ancient greek archeological sites Paestum

Go on a 2-hour guided tour of the ancient Paestum ruins to delve into Greek history and witness the Temple of Hera and the Temple of Athena.

Highlights

In a small group, learn about the life of the Early Greeks from your archaeologist guide with dedicated headsets included.
Skip the lines and visit the ruins that house the Doric temples of Neptune, Hera, Athena, the amphitheater, the forum, and the markets.
Stop by the National Archaeological Museum and witness picturesque artworks of the Magna Greece.
Choose between English and Italian-guided tours. Opt for a personalized private tour in Paestum for a tailored exploration experience.
Fun Fact: The temples are so well-preserved that they were used as models for reconstructing other ancient Greek temples including the Parthenon in Athens.

Inclusions

2-hour skip-the-line entry to Paestum Archaeological Site
Expert English or Italian-speaking archaeologist guide (as per ticket choice)
National Archaeological Museum visit
Dedicated headsets
Small group under 20

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Cristina

5/5

Sep, 2024

Lesser known but impressive ruins, as impressive as or more than Pompeii and Herculaneum, beautiful temples of the Greek era incredible

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Diana

5/5

Aug, 2024

Once we met at the designated spot, guide took care of all the on-site ticketing. Guided tour of the museum before heading out to the temples provided good context before heading out to the temples (and in a cool location). English speaking guide was excellent, hitting the important spots with historical and architectural explanations, avoiding wandering around on one's own in this extreme heat.

Christian

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very knowledgeable guide, took time to explain things in detail and we did not feel rushed. Told us many "bonus" details you would never hear or read about if you were doing a self guided tour. He politely answered questions from some of the other tourists to which the answers were pretty much common knowledge and quickly got back to the main topic without getting derailed. It was a great experience and definitely worth it!

Diana

5/5

Jun, 2024

The tour was extraordinary ,very good explained with great knowledge and kindness. Maria was a great tour guide, she explained everything and made us live this experience in a wonderfull way.

Claudia

5/5

Jun, 2024

Excellent our guide, very nice that it is a small group, the place has a lot of history. We would have liked it to be in Spanish.

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Your experience

Walk through the ruins of Paestum

Bypass the queues and revel in the joy of exploring the ruins of Paestum with a small group of 20 people during a 2-hour guided tour, where 3 Greek temples await your admiration. While you’re exploring the site, your archaeologist guide will let you in on the history of the ruins in English or Italian according to your preference. Constructed in the 6th century, the Doric temples remain immaculate to this day due to the abandonment of the malaria-prone site until 1968, when it was discovered. Next to one of the temples, you will see an amphitheater, which was one of the earliest to be ever built back in 50 BC. Do not miss the forum, a place that was the hub of political, religious, and social events in the town and the market.

Explore the National Archaeological Museum

On your visit to the National Archaeological Museum, explore the artworks of the Magna Greece, and other important artifacts that were discovered in the town such as funerary, pots, centuries-old frescoes, and ceramics. Greek colonists established the first settlements in the town, which later rose to prominence as the most populated city in Magna Graecia.

Opt for a private tour to experience a customized exploration of the ancient city with a knowledgeable guide, ensuring personal attention throughout the journey while sharing engaging stories and history.

Itinerary

Arrival at Neptune's temple entrance of the Archaeological Park of Paestum
Temple of Neptune and Amphitheatre
Temple of Hera II
Temple of Athena
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along sunblock, a hat, and lots of water.
Since the terrain of the site is not flat, it's recommended to wear sturdy boots or trainers.

What's not allowed

Photography is permitted though there might be limitations in certain places.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.