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.
Paestum, Italy
Explore archaeological site of Paestum, the best preserved Graeco-Roman city, with a licensed archaeological guide in two hours walking tour.
Via Magna Grecia 919, Paestum, Italy
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.
Via Magna Graecia, 919, Parco Archeologico di Paestum, Paestum, Italy
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.
Via Magna Grecia, 919, Paestum, Italy
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”.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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