Monday to Sunday: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM during the summer months (April - June), 8:30 AM and to 5:00 PM in the winter season (November to March).
Last Entry: 6:50 PM from April to June, 4 PM from October to March
Closure: The Archaeological Park remains closed on 25 December and 1 January.
NOTE: The Paestum Museum is open from 8:30 AM to 1:40 PM on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, and the last entry time is at 1 PM.
The Paestum opening hours start from 8:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM during the summer months (April to June), the last admission is 6:50 PM. In the winter season (October to March), the park opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 5:00 PM.
The Archaeological Park of Paestum is often less crowded during weekdays, especially in the early mornings. To explore the Paestum ruins in a more tranquil setting, consider visiting the venue shortly after opening hours or during the low seasons.
Depending on what you want to explore, level of interest, and at what pace, the archaeological site can be covered anywhere between 2 to 8 hours.
Yes, you can take breaks, enjoy the surrounding landscapes, dine at local eateries, and once again visit the site.
The location of the Archaeological Park of Paestum is Via Magna Graecia, 919, 84047 Capaccio SA, Italy.
The best and most economical way to visit Paestum is to take a Trenitalia from Salerno to Paestum which takes just about 35 min. You can also board a Trenitalia from Naples and reach Paestum in almost an hour.
There are four main entrances: Porta Aurea to the north, Porta Sirena to the east, Porta Giustizia to the south, and Porta Marina to the west.
Due to the ancient and uneven terrain of the Paestum archaeological site, it is not wheelchair accessible.
As of why, audio guides are available for visitors with visual impairment. For person with restricted mobility, unfortunately no wheelchairs/strollers are available at the venue.
There's no specific dress code for the park, although, visitors are advised to dress comfortably for walking and weather conditions.
It is not advisable to bring prams to the Paestum Park, due to its rough terrain and uneven pathways.
Yes, photography for personal use is allowed. So, don’t forget to pack your photography gear.
Yes, cloakroom facility is available at the venue. Visitors can keep their heavy luggage at the cloakroom and enter the archaeological park with only the bare essentials.
Unfortunately, no strollers/wheelchairs are available at the park. This is mainly due to the uneven terrain of the archaeological site.
No, visitors are not allowed to bring any outside food and drinks in the archaeological site.
Paestum tickets can be purchased online in advance. You can also buy entry tickets at the venue, however, buying it online helps to avoid potential queues.
A single ticket to the Paestum Park & Museum costs €12 (from March to November) and €6 (from December to February). However, for special access tickets like skip-the-line entry, it will cost you €49. With this, you can bypass the long queues at the entry and also, get a guided tour.
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From Naples: Paestum Skip-the-Line Tickets with Round-Trip Train
Paestum Archaeological Site Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Artecard Campania: 2 Museums Pass
