Paestum: Private Tour of Greek Temples and Archaeological Museum

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Askos Tours

Ages: Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees
Included: Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified archaeological guide

Not included

Not included: Transportation
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia

30 min Admission included

Explore archaeological site of Paestum, the best preserved Graeco-Roman city, with a licensed archaeological guide in two hours walking tour.
Tempio di Hera II

15 min

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.
Temple of Athena

15 min

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.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Paestum

one hour Admission included

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”.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Museum ticket office which is very well indicated either from the car parking or from the train station.

The guide will have an Askos Tours sign to be recognized.

End point

Meet your guide at the Museum ticket office which is very well indicated either from the car parking or from the train station.

The guide will have an Askos Tours sign to be recognized.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
activity level: moderate
comfortable shoes are recommnded
You may use this link to reach the place of our Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MZVnqBaPe5efJWGw5?g_st=iw