Things to do in Paestum
Visiting the archaeological site of Paestum makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, it is like walking into ancient Greece for a day. Founded in the 6th Century BC by the Greeks it became of Roman property in 273 BC and was then abandoned because of epidemics at the fall of the Roman Empire.
The site is completely surrounded by a solid stone wall, still intact, and corresponds to the Ancient City, where all the monuments and meeting points of daily life were enclosed. Within this perimeter, you can admire buildings, temples, the Greek agora, and the Roman forum, all built in different time periods.
Among the most famous ruins it is worth mentioning the three temples built in honor of Athena, Hera and Neptune, dated between 550 and 400 BC. The site is also known for its wonderful tombs, such as the famous "Tomb of the Diver".
Also, a must is a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Paestum, inaugurated in 1952 and built with the primary objective of housing the metopes of the Sanctuary of Hera. Today the Museum presents an exceptional archaeological collection which is also accompanied by works of contemporary art.
The Archaeological Park of Paestum and Velia is open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 7.30 pm. The site is easily accessible by train: Naples-Reggio Calabria railway line, Paestum stop. The park is just a 15 minutes walk from the station.
Our recommendations in Paestum
Paestum temples and museum guided tour
Explore the archeological site of Paestum with an expert guide! Admire 2,500-year-old Greek temples and discover Greek art and decorative elements.
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Paestum Skip-The-Line Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Explore the ancient ruins of Paestum with an archaeologist and enjoy a small group tour with skip the line admission fees avoiding the crowds!
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Guided Tour of Paestum's Archeological Area
Indulge in a guided tour among the Doric temples of Paestum and get to see ancient Greek and Lucanian artefacts kept in the site's museum.
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Paestum 3-hour Private Tour and Skip-the-Line Tickets
Embark on a timeless journey with our expert guide through the ancient religious architecture of Paestum, and witness the majestic Temple of Neptune, the venerable Temple of Ceres, and the iconic Basilica — all exemplifying the exquisite Doric style.
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Paestum temples and museum guided tour
Explore the archeological site of Paestum with an expert guide! Admire 2,500-year-old Greek temples and discover Greek art and decorative elements.
en, it, fr, es
Paestum Skip-The-Line Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Explore the ancient ruins of Paestum with an archaeologist and enjoy a small group tour with skip the line admission fees avoiding the crowds!
en, it
Guided Tour of Paestum's Archeological Area
Indulge in a guided tour among the Doric temples of Paestum and get to see ancient Greek and Lucanian artefacts kept in the site's museum.
en, it
Paestum 3-hour Private Tour and Skip-the-Line Tickets
Embark on a timeless journey with our expert guide through the ancient religious architecture of Paestum, and witness the majestic Temple of Neptune, the venerable Temple of Ceres, and the iconic Basilica — all exemplifying the exquisite Doric style.
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Visit Paestum, the ancient city belonging to Poseidon, on a guided tour with an expert guide to admire the three Doric temples and the museum's precious findings!
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How to get there
Paestum
Salerno
Italy
Reviews Paestum
“We loved our trip to Paestum. We were collected on time. The tour guide who escorted us and archaeologist guide at Paestum were very knowledgeable. The buffalo was an interesting addition that we wouldn't have visited otherwise.”
