Experience a 2-hour guided tour of the ancient ruins of Paestum, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage site, with a professional archaeologist. Skip-the-line tickets are included for a small group of up to 20 people. Explore the captivating Paestum ruins, including its three magnificent Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum, and the markets. Following the ruins, you'll visit the National Archaeological Museum, home to some of Magna Graecia's most exquisite artworks. Paestum stands as one of Italy's prized archaeological treasures, nestled in the northern part of the Cilento region, near the Sele River, along the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Founded by Greek colonists as Poseidonia, it blossomed into the preeminent city of Magna Graecia.

Explore the ruins of the wonderful Paestum, including its three amazing Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins you’ll visit the National Archeological Museum where are displayed some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece. Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, it is located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists, under the name of Poseidonia, became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia.

Paestum, a jewel of the Mediterranean area! Live a unique experience visiting the best preserved temples in the world and immerse yourself in the Greek history on the Italian territory.

In the archaeological site of Paestum it is possible to admire some wonderful examples of Greek architecture, among the better preserved in Southern Italy. The best examples are the three Doric style temples: the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Ceres and the Basilica. An expert guide will accompany visitors to discover the 2,500-year-old religious architecture, on a journey beyond the confines of time. Followed by a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, in which the most important examples of Greek art are preserved. Inside the museum you can admire the elements that served as decoration of the temples and some of the most beautiful painted tombs of Campania. The Tomb of the Diver, kept in perfect conditions, fascinates hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

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 UNESCO. ***The first and the third monday of every month the National Museum is closed***

Paestum is one of the most important italian archeological sites. Hear a guided tour that will take you in some of the best preserved ruins, architecture and monuments of the Greek world, such as the Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), the temple of Ceres and the Basilica dating from the 6th Century. In the museum you can admire the Tomb of the Diver, a magnificent example of a Greek painting representing a funeral banquet. The tomb depicts a young man diving into the water is considered one of the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century.