Paestum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

About this experience

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.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

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

2. Stop 2 · 15min

   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. Stop 3 · 15min

   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. Stop 4 · 30min

   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'.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• 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.

Entry tickets will be provided by the guide upon meeting, just before the tour start

Before you go

• 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.