Paestum Private Tour: Greek Temples & Museum
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Paestum's ancient Greek temples
- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Paestum
- Learn about Paestum's rich history
- Enjoy a private guided experience
- Convenient round-trip transportation from Salerno
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Paestum's ancient Greek temples
- Admission to the Archaeological Museum of Paestum
- Round-trip transportation from Salerno
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessibility is available; please inform in advance.
- Service animals are allowed; please notify the tour operator beforehand.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- activity level: moderate
- comfortable shoes are recommnded
- You may use this link to reach the place of our Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MZVnqBaPe5efJWGw5?g_st=iw
Traveler reviews
Touring Paestum with Mario
We drove from Sorrento to meet Mario at Paestum for a 2-hour tour, but were delayed 30 minutes by traffic. Mario could not have been more accommodating, warmly putting us at ease and generously spending well over the agreed-upon two hours with our family. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Mario’s expertise and deep connection to the site as a local art historian brought the ruins to life. We focused primarily on the remarkably preserved pre-Roman Greek and Lucanian sections, while also exploring broader historical topics beyond the site, from Magna Graecia through the Roman and Byzantine eras. For instance, we had a fascinating discussion about the Asklepion and the development of medicine in Greco-Roman history. We concluded at the incredible on-site museum, which continues to expand with newly curated wings. Mario’s insights into afterlife symbolism of the artifacts were enlightening—particularly his explanation of the famous Tomb of the Diver and the depictions of psychopomps across several other frescoes. Mario was also phenomenal with our two children (ages 11 and 12). He answered their questions with immense patience, enthusiasm, and detail, inspiring some fantastic, comprehensive entries in their travel journals. We cannot recommend Mario highly enough to anyone visiting Paestum!
Wonderful visit to Paestum
A truly thorough and very interesting visit led by Mario, a very knowledgeable guide.
Fantastic guided tour
We visited Paestum and did the guided tour of the archeological ruins with our guide Mario. Mario was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the whole area. His insights and descriptions of the ruins really brought them to life. Having Mario as a guide was a much better option than us just aimlessly wandering around on our own reading information plaques. If you are going to visit Paestum (and we highly recommend you do), do it with Mario. You won't be disappointed.
Tour of Paestum
A very interesting visit. Mario tells the history of Paestum and Greek mythology with passion and professionalism.
Wonderful Paestum
Wonderful site and exceptional guide (Maria)