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From the well-preserved Temple of Hera to the intricate details of the Tomb of the Diver, the Archaeological Park of Paestum highlights the rich cultural heritage and artistic achievements of an ancient civilization.

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Tour group with guide at Paestum Archaeological Site, Italy, in front of ancient temple ruins.
Visitors enjoying a guided tour at Paestum Archaeological Site in Italy.
Visitors exploring Paestum Archaeological Site on a guided tour, Italy.
Temple of Athena at Paestum with ancient columns, Campania, Italy.
Ancient Greek temple ruins at Paestum, Italy, with stone columns and blue sky.
Ancient stone columns at Paestum Archaeological Site, Italy.
Paestum archaeological site with ancient ruins and temple in Italy.
Temple of Poseidon at Paestum Archaeological Park illuminated at dusk.
Diver fresco from the tomb of the diver at Paestum archaeological site, Italy.
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2 hr
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€39.50
Ancient Greek temple ruins in Paestum, Italy, with clear blue sky.
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Ancient Greek temple ruins in Paestum, Italy, with tourists exploring the site.
Ancient Greek temple ruins at Paestum Archaeological Park, Italy.
Man diving from a column in the Diver's Tomb painting, Paestum, Italy.
Aerial view of ancient Greek temples in Paestum, Italy, surrounded by green fields.
Temple of Athena at Paestum with ancient columns under a clear blue sky.
Ancient ruins and temple in Park of Paestum, Italy.
Ancient amphitheater in Paestum, Italy, surrounded by greenery.
Tourists exploring ancient Greek temple ruins in Archaeological Park of Paestum, Italy.
Visitors walking through ancient ruins at Paestum Archaeological Park, Italy.
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  • Visit the three main temples at the site! To the entities of Athena, Poseidon, and the oldest one reminiscient of the Parthenon, to Hera.

  • Marvel at The Tomb of the Diver, discovered in 1968, featuring unique frescoes—a rare example of ancient Greek painting.

  • Examine the defensive walls that still stand strong, providing valuable insights into the city's strategic planning.

  • Fun fact: Founded by Greek colonists around 600 BCE, Paestum was originally named Poseidonia after the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon.

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  • Visit the three main temples at the site! To the entities of Athena, Poseidon, and the oldest one reminiscient of the Parthenon, to Hera.

  • Marvel at The Tomb of the Diver, discovered in 1968, featuring unique frescoes—a rare example of ancient Greek painting.

  • Examine the defensive walls that still stand strong, providing valuable insights into the city's strategic planning.

  • Fun fact: Founded by Greek colonists around 600 BCE, Paestum was originally named Poseidonia after the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon.

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About Paestum Archaeological Site

Paestum Archaeological Park, located in the Campania region of Italy, showcases stunning ancient Greek and Roman ruins, including the remarkably preserved Temple of Hera and Temple of Athena. With its UNESCO World Heritage status and proximity to the Amalfi Coast, it's a must-visit destination for history lovers and travelers exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Mediterranean.


Address
Capaccio,84047, 84047 Capaccio Paestum SA, Italy
Founded by
Colonists from Sybaris and/or Troezen
Visitors per year
2700000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1998
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Jeremie Bernard
FR

Jeremie

France
Jun 2025
5/5
We loved our visit to Paestum. A wonderful discovery with a guided tour led by Mario, who is a super guide. Many thanks to Mario.
Daniela Cerboni
IT

Daniela

Italy
Jun 2025
5/5
The guide (Ivan) is an experienced archaeologist who has worked for several years at the Paestum site carrying out excavations for the University of Salerno. He explained many things that a normal guide would not cover during the visit and made us passionate about the Paestum site and its history.
Flavio Sartori

Flavio

Jan 2025
5/5
Timely tour schedule. The guide (Francesca from Askos) supplemented the tourist-archaeological news from the site with anecdotes and many answers to the interesting questions of the young students.
Cristina Alonso González

Cristina

Sep 2024
5/5
Lesser known but impressive ruins, as impressive as or more than Pompeii and Herculaneum, beautiful temples of the Greek era incredible
Diana Cianciusi
CA

Diana

Canada
Aug 2024
5/5
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 Dykhuizen

Christian

Aug 2024
5/5
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!
Claudia Mojica Reyes
CL

Claudia

Chile
Jun 2024
5/5
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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