Paestum Archaeological Park Guided Tour

4.8
(1944 Reviews)

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Duration: 02:00
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Experience Highlights

Learn about Italy's rich history with this guided tour of the Archaeological Park of Paestum. Visit the temples of Hera, Neptune and Athena with a professional guide and appreciate the complexity of these ancient monuments. In addition to having a guide, you will have priority entry so you won't have to wait in long lines.

  • Access the Archaeological Park of Paestum without que uing up or waiting in long lines thanks to priority tickets.
  • Take advantage of this guided tour that will allow you to appreciate and understand the history behind these archaeological monuments.
  • Learn about the history and culture of Paestum by observing the ancient constructions of a civilisation that laid the foundations of life in Europe.

What’s included

  • Priority entrance to the Archaeological Park of Paestum.
  • Professional guide.
  • Guided tour of 2 hours by an expert in history and archaeology.
  • Free time.

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Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly

Step by Step

Travel back in time with this guided tour of the Archaeological Park of Paestum. With the included tickets you will have priority access to the Archaeological Park. You will be able to enjoy the most impressive Greek temples in Italy for about two hours in the company of a professional guide. You will learn all about the history and culture of this important site.

During the tour, you will have a close look at the three temples dating back to the 6th century BC: the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Neptune and the Temple of Athena. You will learn about their architecture and the importance these temples had in the ancient settlement of Posidonia, today known as Paestum.

In addition, your guide will tell you the stories and legends surrounding these monuments, as well as details about the daily life of the ancient inhabitants of Paestum. You will also see sculptures and artefacts preserved over the centuries. This visit will give you a more complete picture of the origins of Italy.

At the end of the guided tour, you will have free time to stroll around the Archaeological Park at your own pace, take photos or simply enjoy the serenity of this historical site. A unique experience that will transport you back in time and allow you to connect with the rich history of Paestum.

Reviews

4.8
· 1944 Reviews
  • K
    K. F.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The visit to the archaeological park was interesting, but I think it would benefit from guides with more enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of history.
  • N
    N. O.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The guided tour of the archaeological park was an unforgettable experience, I learned a lot about ancient history in a very entertaining way.
  • U
    U. G.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved exploring the ancient ruins; it was like travelling back in time. I learned a lot about history from our guide.
  • U
    U. O.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The visit to the park of Paestum was great, we saw very nice ancient things. The guides explain everything easy to understand.
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