Poseidonia was founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC. The name was related to the Greek god Poseidon, protector of the sea.
This archaeological area is now one of the best preserved cities from the times of Greek colonization.
We will go to discover the evolution of this ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo and Zeus.
In Paestum there is also an incredible National Museum that show us some of the most important artifacts of Greek and Roman times, where is possible to see the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece of 2500 years ago.
Poseidonia/Paestum is a wonderfull cultural heritage protected by the U...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Local Archaeologist
Paestum Archaeological Park
Meeting Points
Departure
Archaeological Park of Paestum
We will meet just in front of the entrance of the Museum.
We will be waiying for you holding a sign with "Paestum with archaeologist" printed on top
During the visit of Archeological Area I'll show you the Ruins of the temples, the Heroon (the tomb of the mythical founder Hero of the Greek city), the Roman Forum and the Roman residential area.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum
In the National Museum I'll explain you the stone frieze that decorated the temple of Hera, some artifacts produced as offerings for gods, armor and weapons of Roman warriors and the painting tombs.
30 minutes
Private Tour: Explore Paestum with an Expert Archaeologist
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Poseidonia was founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC. The name was related to the Greek god Poseidon, protector of the sea.
This archaeological area is now one of the best preserved cities from the times of Greek colonization.
We will go to discover the evolution of this ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo and Zeus.
In Paestum there is also an incredible National Museum that show us some of the most important artifacts of Greek and Roman times, where is possible to see the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece of 2500 years ago.
Poseidonia/Paestum is a wonderfull cultural heritage protected by the U...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Local Archaeologist
Paestum Archaeological Park
Meeting Points
Departure
Archaeological Park of Paestum
We will meet just in front of the entrance of the Museum.
We will be waiying for you holding a sign with "Paestum with archaeologist" printed on top
