Archaeological Park of Paestum (Parco Archeologico di Paestum) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Archaeological Park of Paestum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Paestum Small Group Tour With an Archaeologist

• Paestum: Private Tour of Greek Temples and Archaeological Museum

• Tour at the Temples and the National Museum of Paestum

• Paestum Greek Ruins

• Private Tour: Explore Paestum With an Expert Archaeologist

General admission to the Archaeological Park of Paestum costs €10 from December–February or €15 for the rest of the year. Tickets are valid for three days and also include access to the Velia Archaeological Park farther south. Guided tours of the archaeological site start at US$50, and visitors younger than 18 get in for free.

Yes, the Archaeological Park of Paestum is well worth visiting, as it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some of the best preserved Doric temples in the world. While it's a treat to walk around the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on your own, you'll learn much more about their history by touring the park with a guide. Tours are typically led by archaeologists, who can help you imagine how Paestum's temples, baths, and agora looked millennia ago.

Per one customer who booked the Paestum Small Group Tour With an Archaeologist, "We had an amazing time touring the site of Paestum with our archaeologist guide, Ivan. He brought the site to life with his wealth of information and warm personality. And because he has actually worked on the site and made archaeological discoveries, the experience was made that much richer from his firsthand stories."

The Archaeological Park of Paestum holds an extraordinary collection of ancient ruins, including three spectacular Greek temples and a Roman amphitheater. It also has a small but excellent archaeological museum displaying excavated art and artifacts. The site is located just south of Salerno in the southern Italian region of Campania.

Yes, you can explore the ruins on your own—you must purchase a ticket to enter—or you can join a guided tour with an archaeologist to better understand the ruins and their history. Many Paestum tours also stop at a nearby dairy, as this area is famous for its buffalo mozzarella.

Yes, there is a small visitors center at the entrance to Paestum with a ticket office, restrooms, and a bag deposit. There are also restrooms in the archaeological museum. Several restaurants and snack bars sit just outside the park, where you can get food and drinks.

This area is famous for its buffalo mozzarella, and you can visit several nearby dairy farms for a tour and cheese tasting. The Archaeological Park of Paestum is also located near the pristine peaks of the Cilento National Park and the Archeological Area of Velia, which marks the spot where an ancient Greek city once stood.

Yes, there are several free parking areas just outside the park entrance where you can park. However, these areas are not guarded, so be cautious about leaving luggage or valuables inside your vehicle while visiting the Paestum ruins. There is a bag deposit at the park entrance where you can leave your bags.

Covering the entire Archaeological Park of Paestum will take a few hours, including the outdoor ruins and the museum. The site is relatively compact, but it takes a few minutes to walk between the ruins along the park paths, and you may want to linger to photograph the temples.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Archaeological Park of Paestum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Salerno:

• Mt. Vesuvius (Monte Vesuvio)

• Salerno Cathedral (Duomo di Salerno)

• Avellino

• Padula Charterhouse (Certosa di Padula)

• Picentini Mountain Regional Park (Parco Regionale di Monti Picentini)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in and around Salerno.