4 Paestum Tours Worth the Early Start

1.Paestum: Small-Group Tour with an Archaeologist and Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Walk Paestum’s three ancient Greek temples, city walls and Roman remains with an archaeologist, then see the National Archaeological Museum and Tomb of the Diver. The two-hour tour includes entry tickets and runs in English, Italian, French, Spanish or German. Guides have included Mario, Ivan and Maria, though assignments vary.

“Our guide Mario gave us an excellent tour. He explained multiple layers of the archeological finds at the park. We learned about the different ages of the temples, the differences among them, and to whom they were dedicated as well as other aspects of the site such as the market place, prison, forum, roads, and other buildings. Mario brought aspects of the Greek, Lucanian, & Roman cultures and building techniques into the tour as well. The Museum tour was an extention of the archeological findings at the park. I highly recommend taking this tour with Mario as the knowledge of an archeologist & information he provided enriched our experience greatly.”

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2.Paestum: 2-Hour Greek Temples & Archaeological Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $189

A certified archaeologist leads this private tour through Paestum’s Doric temples, Roman-era public spaces and National Archaeological Museum. You’ll see the celebrated Tomb of the Diver and get skip-the-line tickets. Tours are offered in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. The listed price is $189.75 per person.

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3.Paestum: Temples and Museum Tour with Archaeologist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews Top rated

Walk Paestum’s ancient streets and see the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Ceres, and Basilica with an archaeologist guide, then visit the museum’s temple relics and painted tombs, including the Tomb of the Diver. The private tour lasts two hours, includes skip-the-line tickets, and is offered in English, Italian, Spanish, and French.

“Angelo was an excellent guide. He gave a great intro, answered all our questions, had a nice pace, etc. This is a place not to be missed.”

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4.Paestum Tour: Best Preserved Temples in the World (UNESCO)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

A private, two-hour guided visit to Paestum’s archaeological park and National Archaeological Museum covers the temples of Hera, Poseidon and Athena, the Roman forum, amphitheater and Tomb of the Diver. Choose from five guide languages. Tickets and transport are not included, so plan and budget for those separately.

“Very good explanations of the architecture and history. Our guide answered our questions very well. The exchanges were cordial and really enriching. Many thanks to our guide.”

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