Paestum Small-Group Tour with Archaeologist Including Skip-the-Line Ticket
by Askos Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€79Overview
Paestum was founded as the Greek city of Poseidonia and became a major center of Magna Graecia, located near the Sele River on Italy’s Tyrrhenian coast. This small-group walking tour lasts about two hours and is led by a professional archaeologist who guides up to 20 participants through the site. The tour includes skip-the-line entry to the archaeological park. The visit covers the main ruins at Paestum, including three Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum, and the ancient markets. Highlights include the Temple of Hera II, sometimes called the Temple of Poseidon, and the nearby Temple of Athena, also known as the Temple of Ceres, both dating back to around 500 BC. After exploring the outdoor ruins, the tour proceeds to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum. At the museum, visitors see a collection of Greek artworks from the region dating to the 7th century BC. The museum’s key exhibit is the frescoes from the Tomb of the Diver. This tour does not include transportation or food and drinks, so travelers should plan accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia
The archaeological park at Paestum is the best-preserved Graeco-Roman site in Italy. The tour lasts about two hours on foot and is led by a licensed archaeological guide.
60 min
Tempio di Hera II
The Temple of Hera II, often misidentified as the Temple of Poseidon or Neptunus, is the northern and later of the two Hera temples at Paestum.
15 min
Temple of Athena
Also called the Temple of Ceres and dating from around 500 BC, this Greek temple is located near the larger Basilica at Paestum.
15 min
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Paestum
The National Archaeological Museum houses Greek artworks from the 7th century BC found locally. The main highlight is the frescoes from the Tomb of the Diver.
30 min
Meeting point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Paestum Small-Group Tour with Archaeologist Including Skip-the-Line Ticket
by Askos Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€79Overview
Paestum was founded as the Greek city of Poseidonia and became a major center of Magna Graecia, located near the Sele River on Italy’s Tyrrhenian coast. This small-group walking tour lasts about two hours and is led by a professional archaeologist who guides up to 20 participants through the site. The tour includes skip-the-line entry to the archaeological park. The visit covers the main ruins at Paestum, including three Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum, and the ancient markets. Highlights include the Temple of Hera II, sometimes called the Temple of Poseidon, and the nearby Temple of Athena, also known as the Temple of Ceres, both dating back to around 500 BC. After exploring the outdoor ruins, the tour proceeds to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum. At the museum, visitors see a collection of Greek artworks from the region dating to the 7th century BC. The museum’s key exhibit is the frescoes from the Tomb of the Diver. This tour does not include transportation or food and drinks, so travelers should plan accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia
The archaeological park at Paestum is the best-preserved Graeco-Roman site in Italy. The tour lasts about two hours on foot and is led by a licensed archaeological guide.
60 min
Tempio di Hera II
The Temple of Hera II, often misidentified as the Temple of Poseidon or Neptunus, is the northern and later of the two Hera temples at Paestum.
15 min
Temple of Athena
Also called the Temple of Ceres and dating from around 500 BC, this Greek temple is located near the larger Basilica at Paestum.
15 min
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Paestum
The National Archaeological Museum houses Greek artworks from the 7th century BC found locally. The main highlight is the frescoes from the Tomb of the Diver.
30 min
Meeting point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.