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title: "Paestum: Archaeological Site, Temples, Tickets & Visitor Guide - Paestumsites"
description: "Discover Paestum, the ancient Greek city of Poseidonia: temples, archaeological sites, museum, visitor information, tickets and guided tours."
url: "https://www.paestumsites.it/en/"
date: "2026-09-26T20:38:02+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

##  [ History of Paestum: From Poseidonia to the Roman City ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/history-of-paestum)

![Moneta raffigurante Poseidone (inizio V sec.)](https://www.paestumsites.it/poseidone.jpg)Paestum is one of the most important archaeological sites of Magna Graecia. Over more than a thousand years of history, the city changed population, culture and even its name: **Poseidonia** under the Greeks, **Paistom** during the Lucanian period and finally **Paestum** under Roman rule.

Its temples, city walls, forum, amphitheatre and the many artefacts preserved in the Archaeological Museum still reveal the different phases of its long history.

 [ Discover the history of Paestum, from ancient Poseidonia to the Roman city ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/history-of-paestum)

##  [ Tickets for Paestum and Velia ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-velia-tickets)

![Templi di Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/paestum_velia.jpg)

A single ticket gives you access to the **Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia** and the **National Archaeological Museum of Paestum**.

The ticket is valid for **three consecutive days**, making it possible to visit Paestum and Velia on different days and explore both archaeological sites at your own pace.

**Price:** €15 from March to November; €10 from December to February
**Validity:** 3 consecutive days
**Included:** Paestum Archaeological Park, National Archaeological Museum of Paestum and Velia Archaeological Park
**Reduced admission:** €2 for eligible visitors aged 18 to 25
**Free admission:** under 18
**Advance booking:** not required

**[Check official ticket information and buy your ticket](https://parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/en/ticket-info/)**

 [ Compare Paestum tickets and discover whether a guided tour is right for your visit ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-velia-tickets)

##  [ Paestum: Priority Entry + Guided Tour with an Archaeologist ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-guided-tour)

![Guided tour of the Paestum Archaeological Park](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/biglietti/visita-guidata-paestum-1200x675.webp "Guided tour of Paestum")

Discover Paestum with an archaeologist on a 2-hour guided tour including priority entry to the Archaeological Park and a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum.

PriceFrom €39.50 per personDurationabout 2 hoursLanguagesEnglish and ItalianIncludedskip-the-line entry to Paestum Archaeological Park, entry to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, live guide and guided tour of Paestum Archaeological Park*Prices and availability may vary. Always check the booking summary before payment.*

From €39.50**[Check availability and book your Paestum guided tour](https://www.tiqets.com/en/checkout/tickets-for-paestum-skip-the-line-entry-guided-tour-p1055969/booking_details/?partner=paestum&tq_campaign=ps_en_paestum_visita_guidata_top)**

 [ Discover Paestum with an archaeologist guide, priority entry and museum visit ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-guided-tour)

##  [ Paestum + Pompeii: Two Guided Tours with Archaeologists ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-pompeii-guided-tours)

Discover two of Campania's most important archaeological sites with a single booking: a guided tour of the Paestum Archaeological Park and a guided tour of Pompeii, both with admission included.

The two visits are independent. When booking, you can select the available date for each site and visit Paestum and Pompeii on different days.

**[Check availability and book Paestum + Pompeii](https://www.tiqets.com/en/paestum-archaeological-park-skip-the-line-entry-guided-tour-pompeii-skip-the-line-guided-tour-b291675/?partner=paestum&tq_campaign=ps_en_paestum_pompei_top)**

 [ Visit Paestum and Pompeii with two guided archaeological tours ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-pompeii-guided-tours)

##  [ Paestum from Naples: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Train ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-from-naples)

Visit Paestum from Naples with a convenient package including **roundtrip train travel from Napoli Centrale and admission to the Paestum Archaeological Park**.

This option is ideal for independent travellers who want to explore the Greek temples, Roman monuments and Archaeological Museum without organising train tickets and admission separately.

PriceFrom €44 per personDurationabout 4 hoursIncludedskip-the-line ticket and roundtrip train ticket from Naples*Prices and availability may vary. Always check the booking summary before payment.*

From €44**[Check availability and book Paestum from Naples](https://www.tiqets.com/en/checkout/tickets-for-paestum-skip-the-line-roundtrip-from-naples-by-train-p1093079/booking_details/?partner=paestum&tq_campaign=ps_en_paestum_napoli_treno_top)**

 [ Visit Paestum from Naples with entry and roundtrip train travel included ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/tickets/paestum-from-naples)

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