Guided Tour of Paestum's Archeological Area

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Place: Salerno

Duration: up to 4 hours

Language: English, Italian

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Indulge in a guided tour through the suggestive ruins of Paestum
Learn about the three Doric temples dedicated to Hera and Athena
Admire the ancient Greek and Lucanian artefacts kept in the site's museum

What to expect

Visit the Archaeological Area of Paestum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide!

During your tour, you'll discover three Doric temples, dedicated respectively to Hera and Athena. Learn more about the city's Greek origin and about its conversion into a Roman colony while walking through the ruins. Get the most striking view of the three majestic buildings set in the middle of a green plain and find out how this unique place worked as a source of inspiration for writers, poets and artists including Goethe, Shelley, Canova and Piranesi.

Then, visit the Archaeological Museum, containing objects of mainly ancient Greek and Lucanian manufacture, found in the various necropolises of the surrounding area. The highlight of the museum is the paintings found in the so-called tomb of the diver, the only remaining example of Greek painting of Magna Graecia. In this magnificent painting, a man is shown as he hurls into the waves, representing the deceased abandoning the security of the earthly world to launch themselves into the unknown of the afterlife.

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Entrance fees to Paestum (€12.00 per person) are not included in the price

Know in advance:

This tour requires a minimum of three people for each option
It is suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour's itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions
The tour's duration may vary due to traffic conditions and unforeseen circumstances
Infants (age 0-3) can participate free of charge