Italy · Archaeology

Metaponto: Private Guided Tour to the Archeological Site

3 Hours Round trip from IT Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 3-hour guided tour of Metaponto’s archaeological treasures
  • 02 Visit the National Archaeological Museum of Metaponto
  • 03 Explore the Archaeological Park of Apollo Licio and its urban sanctuary
  • 04 See the Tavole Palatine, a Doric temple built by the Achaeans
  • 05 Discover the archaeological site of Pantanello
  • 06 Learn about the history of Magna Graecia with an expert guide

Step into the ancient world on a private guided tour of Metaponto’s most important archaeological sites. Over three hours, explore the history of this Magna Graecia settlement with an expert guide as you visit the National Archaeological Museum, the Archaeological Park of Apollo Licio, the Tavole Palatine, and the archaeological site of Pantanello.

From sacred spaces and temple ruins to remarkably preserved remains uncovered during modern excavations, this experience offers a fascinating introduction to the heritage of Metaponto. Ideal for travellers interested in archaeology, history, and classical Italy, the tour reveals the enduring legacy of this remarkable ancient city.

Over three hours, explore the history of this Magna Graecia settlement with an expert guide as you visit the National Archaeological Museum, the Archaeological Park of Apollo Licio, the Tavole Palatine, and the archaeological site of Pantanello.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

The tour begins with the visit of the National Archeological Museum ofMetaponto where you will discover the history of the city. Then, you will visit the Archeological Park of Apollonio Licio with its urban sanctuary, part of the Agorà and the main North-South axis (Plateia). After, you will move to the Tavole Palatine, the Doric temple buit by Acheans in the 630 b.C. The temple was called also “school of Phytagoras” in memory of the great philosopher and of his school. The tour ends with the archeological site of Pantanello. This area has acquired a great anthropological value after an excavation campaign carried out by the University of Texas in 1974. During the archeological excavations, an incredible variety of remains were found in a state of exceptional conservation.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Ticket for Archeological museum
  • Guided tour of Archaeological Park of Apollo Licio, Tavole Palatine, Pantanello Archaeological site

What's Not Included

  • Food and Drinks
  • Transfer during the tour
  • Tips

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Customers will have the flexibility to drive to the meeting point and navigate independently throughout the tour

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
IT
Tour start
IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in IT.

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