Things to do in Paestum
Visiting the archeological 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 85 km site is completely surrounded by a solid stone wall, still intact. Within this perimeter you can admire many buildings and temples, all built in different time periods.
Of the best known ruins you have the three temples, built in honor of Athena, Hera and Neptune between 550 and 400 BC, all perfect early examples of major Doric style temples.
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.
en, it, fr, es
How to get there
Paestum
Salerno
Italy
Reviews Paestum
“Una visita davvero interessante e molto ben accompagnata. La guida Maria molto chiara e precisa. Complimenti!”
“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.”
