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2-Hour Walking Tour of Agrigento's Valley of the Temples

2 Hours Round trip from 92100 Agrigento Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Valle dei Templi, one of the world's most prominent archaeological sites
02 See the Temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, and Jupiter
03 Learn about the Temples of Castor, Pollux, and Asklepios from a distance
04 Hear stories of Greek mythology as you walk through ancient Akragas

Join a walking tour of the Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), the archaeological site of ancient Akragas in modern Agrigento and one of the finest surviving examples of Greek art and architecture. Explore this remarkable complex with your guide as you see the Temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, and Jupiter, and learn about the Temples of Castor, Pollux, and Asklepios from a distance. Along the way, hear stories from Greek mythology and gain deeper insight into this extraordinary historic site.

See the Temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, and Jupiter, each symbolising a different virtue of the Roman Empire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour of the Valley of the Temples

Begin at the Valley of the Temples in the ancient city of Akragas, modern-day Agrigento. Meet your tour guide here and walk through this archaeological site, one of the world's most prominent today.
See the Temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, and Jupiter, each symbolising a different virtue of the Roman Empire.
From a distance, see and learn about the Temples of Castor, Pollux, and Asklepios. As the walk continues, your guide will tell you about Greek mythology, show you some local plants, and answer your questions.

End of tour.