Paestum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist
Overview
Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Paestum led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people.
Explore the ruins of the wonderful Paestum, including its three amazing Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins you’ll visit the National
Archeological Museum where are displayed some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece.
Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, it is located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists, under the name of Poseidonia, became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia.
Explore the ruins of the wonderful Paestum, including its three amazing Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins you’ll visit the National
Archeological Museum where are displayed some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece.
Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, it is located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists, under the name of Poseidonia, became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia.
Inclusions
- 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
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Archaeological Park of Paestum, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy
Explore archaeological site of Paestum, the best preserved Graeco-Roman city, with a licensed archaeological guide in two hours walking tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tempio di Hera II, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy
Temple of Hera II in Paestum (Poseidonia), earlier and still often known as ”Temple of Poseidon” or ”Temple of Neptunus” due to misidentification. This is the more northern and younger of the two temples of Hera 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 or Temple of Ceres (c. 500 BC) is a Greek temple found at Paestum, built near the so-called Basilica which is much larger than it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy
Visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, which has a rich collection of local Greek artworks from the VII century BC. The undisputed highlights of the museum in Paestum are the frescoes of the “Tomb of the Diver” and the red figured Krater of Asteas.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Archaeological Park of Paestum, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy
Explore archaeological site of Paestum, the best preserved Graeco-Roman city, with a licensed archaeological guide in two hours walking tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tempio di Hera II, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy
Temple of Hera II in Paestum (Poseidonia), earlier and still often known as ”Temple of Poseidon” or ”Temple of Neptunus” due to misidentification. This is the more northern and younger of the two temples of Hera 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 or Temple of Ceres (c. 500 BC) is a Greek temple found at Paestum, built near the so-called Basilica which is much larger than it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy
Visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, which has a rich collection of local Greek artworks from the VII century BC. The undisputed highlights of the museum in Paestum are the frescoes of the “Tomb of the Diver” and the red figured Krater of Asteas.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- 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
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Nicola_S
May 2023
Mario war ein toller Führer, engagiert, informativ, super Englisch. Man merkte ihm wirklich seine Begeisterung für Paestum an, sehr zu empfehlen!
Mario war ein toller Führer, engagiert, informativ, super Englisch. Man merkte ihm wirklich seine Begeisterung für Paestum an, sehr zu empfehlen!Dennis_K
October 2023
Mario is an excellent guide and teacher. He made us feel like colleagues and you could feel his pride and passion for his area of expertise. I learned much about the area’s rich culture and history.
Mario is an excellent guide and teacher. He made us feel like colleagues and you could feel his pride and passion for his area of expertise. I learned much about the area’s rich culture and history.Ann_W
October 2023
What a great tour. We had some difficulty finding the starting location and he reached out to assist. Mario provided a clear explanation and informative explanation of the history of the site. We were extremely excited and lucky that the museum had just reopened after a long renovation. Mario ...
What a great tour. We had some difficulty finding the starting location and he reached out to assist. Mario provided a clear explanation and informative explanation of the history of the site. We were extremely excited and lucky that the museum had just reopened after a long renovation. Mario made sure we saw “the diver” which is an important relic.ladylamplight
October 2023
This was an excellent tour. There was nothing our guide (?Mario) seemed not to know. Such an in depth knowledge he showed and he managed to convey the efforts of the ancient Greek civilisation in building all the temples and the remarkable combination of circumstances that led to such extraordina...
This was an excellent tour. There was nothing our guide (?Mario) seemed not to know. Such an in depth knowledge he showed and he managed to convey the efforts of the ancient Greek civilisation in building all the temples and the remarkable combination of circumstances that led to such extraordinary state of preservation. Was unaffected by the eruption of Vesuvius. Ruins date back to almost 600 BC. The one thing I would say is that it was very hot even when we went in October 2023 and our youngest (13) did not tolerate well the external tour due to the heat and the detail older adults needed to hear but not young teenagers and below. He did find the museum more interesting and it is air conditioned. A complete package would probably only suit older teenagers and above and be prepared for flies, use mosquito spray and sun cream ( lots of).elisabethlegeland
October 2023
We liked our tour with the attentive guide Mario. He knows quiet a lot and can transfer the facts easily
We liked our tour with the attentive guide Mario. He knows quiet a lot and can transfer the facts easilyBill S
August 2023
Great tour. Our guide, Maria, was wonderful. Pleasant, knowledgable and enthusiastic. Turned out we were her only two clients, which made the tour an even better value and experience than it would have been anyway. Highly recommended! Grazie Maria!
Great tour. Our guide, Maria, was wonderful. Pleasant, knowledgable and enthusiastic. Turned out we were her only two clients, which made the tour an even better value and experience than it would have been anyway. Highly recommended! Grazie Maria!