Italy · Archaeology

2-Hour Private Paestum Archaeological Tour with an Archaeologist

2 Hours Round trip from 84047 Paestum Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Poseidonia-Paestum with a personal archaeologist working on site
  • 02 Discover one of the best-preserved cities from the time of Greek colonization
  • 03 See the temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo, and Zeus
  • 04 Visit the Roman Forum, the ancient main square of the city
  • 05 Admire the National Museum and the painted Tomb of the Diver

Join this private archaeological tour of Poseidonia-Paestum with a personal archaeologist working in Paestum. Founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC and named after Poseidon, protector of the sea, this UNESCO-protected site is one of the best-preserved cities from the time of Greek colonization. Explore the evolution of the ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo, and Zeus, and visit the marvellous National Museum with important Greek and Roman artifacts, including the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece from 2,500 years ago. There will also be time to ask all your questions and curiosities about archaeology and Greek mythology.

Explore the evolution of the ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo, and Zeus, and visit the marvellous National Museum with important Greek and Roman artifacts, including the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece from 2,500 years ago.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Private Archaeological Tour of Paestum

Discover the ancient ruins of the Graeco-Roman city of Poseidonia-Paestum, with its impressive temples and the marvellous National Museum.

Poseidonia-Paestum temples, National Museum, Tomb of the Diver

Where this trip takes you

Poseidonia-Paestum temples, National Museum, Tomb of the Diver

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 84047 Paestum 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private archaeological guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fee

  • Food & beverage

  • Transportation

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Water
  • Hat
  • Umbrella
  • Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Parco Archeologico di Paestum, Via Magna Graecia, Paestum, SA, Italia
Tour start
84047 Paestum, SA, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in 84047 Paestum.

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