Your experience

Two thousand six hundred years of Greek and Roman history, decoded by the expert on its excavations.

Getting started

Meet your archaeologist guide at the location mentioned on your voucher. Arrive a few minutes early and have your ticket ready on your mobile for entry.

What to expect

Paestum Archaeological Park

Founded by Greek colonists as Poseidonia in the 6th century BC, Paestum is the most remarkably preserved Graeco-Roman city in existence and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your certified archaeologist guide will walk you through the full sweep of the park over approximately 1.5 hours.

Features

• The three Doric temples: Stand at the foot of the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Hera (Basilica), and the Temple of Ceres, all dating to the 6th century BC. Your guide will explain the architectural details, religious significance, and the stories behind each one — including why you can step inside one of these temples in a way you simply cannot at the Parthenon.

• Roman Paestum: Discover the city's second life as a Roman colony. Walk past the comitium (political assembly hall), the amphitheater, the forum, and stretches of the original city walls, learning how two of history's greatest civilizations layered their imprints on the same ground.

• National Archaeological Museum: Conclude the tour with a visit to the on-site museum, home to an extraordinary collection of Magna Graecia artifacts. The undisputed centrepiece is the Tomb of the Diver, a rare and breathtaking example of Greek funerary painting. Also on display: the red-figure krater of Asteas and Greek artworks dating back to the 7th century BC.

• Upgrades: Book a privtae 2- or 3-hour tour for a more personalized experience.

Walk through one of the world's best-preserved ancient Greek cities in southern Italy, home to three Doric temples so intact they rival the Parthenon in Athens.
Skip the ticket queue and go straight in with a certified archaeologist guide is a certified expert on the Paestum site.
Explore the Roman layers of Paestum alongside its Greek roots: the amphitheater, the comitium (political assembly hall), the forum, and the ancient city walls.
Step inside the National Archaeological Museum to see the iconic Tomb of the Diver frescoes and the red-figure krater of Asteas, masterpieces of Magna Graecia.
Want a more intimate experience? Upgrade to a private 2- or 3-hour tour comprising just you and your crew.

Included

2-hour skip-the-line entry to Paestum Archaeological Site
Expert English or Italian-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum entry
2 or 3-hour private tour of Paestum (as per option selected)

Not included

Hotel transfers
Meals

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Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

• Meet your guide at the Spazio Paestum office.

• Address: Via Magna Grecia, Piazza Basilica, 877, 84047 Paestum SA, Italy.

• Guide Identifier: Your guide will have an Askos Tours sign to be recognized.

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Meeting
Via Magna Grecia, 877, 84047 Santa Venere SA, Italy, Santa Venere, Campania
Via Magna Grecia, 877, 84047 Santa Venere SA, Italy, Santa Venere, Campania, NAPLES, 84047, Italy
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes
Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen in warmer months
A small water bottle
Valid ID or passport if you are under 18 (free entry for under-18s at state museums in Italy)
Large bags or luggage are not recommended
The park features a dedicated, paved-style path connecting the major monuments, and it is one of the few ancient sites where a ramp allows wheelchair users to enter the interior of a Greek temple (the 6th-century BC "Basilica").