10 Cultural Tours in Capaccio-Paestum That You Shouldn't Miss

September 12, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Capaccio (officially also named Capaccio-Paestum) is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. The ruins of the ancient city of Paestum lie within borders of the comune.
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1. Paestum: the Greek Temples and the Archaeological Museum private tour

Archaeological Park of Paestum, Via Magna Graecia, 917/919, 84047 Paestum SA, Italy Askos Tours
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Explore the ruins of the wonderful Paestum, including its three amazing  Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins you’ll visit the National  Archeological Museum where are displayed some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece. Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, it is located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists, under the name of Poseidonia, became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia.

Inclusions: Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified archaeological guide, Admission fees

Exclusions: Transportation, Meals

Reviewed By fi00ntje

The tour with Askos tours was excellent. The guide was friendley, he knew almost everything, and he was on time. You must gibe hem (Francesco) een good tip. I did.

2. Paestum Orientation Tour

Via Porta Sirena, 5, 84047 Paestum SA, Italy Paestum Holidays
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Discover with the hidden history of Cilento, the stories and legends of the place. The famous landing of the allies on the beaches of Paestum and the production of the typical cheeses are just a few things that will be told

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour leader in Italian and English

Exclusions: Anything not written under "What's included"

Reviewed By Ivanushkin

Paestum Holidays service at a high level. Provided a large car with three child seats. Very punctual and polite drivers. Thanks for their help.

3. Private tour to Paestum with private guide and Buffalo Mozzarella farm

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Leave the hotel to Paestum, the capital of the buffalo mozzarella cheese. Visit a buffalo mozzarella factory where you will be invited to see the complete process to make the mozzarella. You will have the chance to taste the real mozzarella. After the visit, continue to visit the archaeological site with Private guide: Paestum. Its Doric temples, surpassed even by those of Athens in noble simplicity and good preservation, produces an incomparable effect of majesty and grandeur. The ancient site is set in a grassy field surrounded by gardens and hills. The site is small, but it is very charming. Here you will find the tomb paintings, one of which, the so-called "Tomb of the Diver", is a graceful and expressive naturalistic piece of Greek wall painting in Italy.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Highway tolls, gasoline, fluent english speaking driver, Private guide for 2h in Paestum, Bottled water, Guided visit at Buffalo Mozzarella factory

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fee in Paestum

Reviewed By 917lucad

Gianluca introduced us to all the secret corners of the coast far from the tourist crowd, professional, attentive to every need. Do not waste time the best ever.

4. PAESTUM and POMPEI

Lovely Tours in Naples
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This tour is unique because practically you will pass from the Greek temples to the Roman history of Pompeii and in the lunch break immersed in the greenery you will taste the best mozzarella after having seen with your own eyes the buffalo and how the mozzarella is made in this serious farm

Inclusions: Tour of the Vannulo farm with mozzarella and tourist guide, bottle of water

Exclusions: tourist guide both Pompeii and Paestum

Reviewed By Gianluca C

I had the chance to meet Fulvio during my Journey in Napoli. Fulvio was a very respectful, kind and professional guide. He picked me up at the train station and brought me back to the Airport. In between, I had the chance to eat in fantastic restaurants thanks to him. I highly recomend him for groups of tourists willing to maximize their time away from home and willing to eat in the best places in Napoli.

5. The Certosa Di San Lorenzo Di Padula & Paestum

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The Charterhouse of Padula, or of San Lorenzo is a Charterhouse located in Padula, in the Vallo di Diano, in the province of Salerno. It is the first Charterhouse to have arisen in Campania, anticipating that of San Martino in Naples and San Giacomo in Capri. Occupying an area of 51,500 m², counting on three cloisters, a garden, a courtyard and a church, it is one of the most sumptuous baroque monumental complexes of southern Italy as well as the largest Carthusian monastery on a national level and among the largest in Europe. Since 1957 it has housed the provincial archaeological museum of western Lucania and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 along with the nearby archaeological sites of Velia, Paestum, Vallo di Diano and the Cilento National Park.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, fuel - tolls - parking, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: tips and anything that is considered extra are excluded

Reviewed By dcvessey

We can't adequately express how great it was to work with this company. They picked us up from the train station, took us on tours of the Amalfi Coast and Napoli and provided transportation back to the train station at the end of our stay. Over the course of four days we were treated to the best of southern Italy. Ricardo was an amazing tour guide and went out of his way to make sure we saw the best of Napoli and the Amalfi Coast. Ricardo's restaurant recommendations are the best.The cars are clean and the drivers are very safe and professional. We highly recommend them and we look forward to riding with them on our next trip to Napoli. D. Vessey Phoenix, Arizona USA

6. Private 2 Hour Paestum Tour

Bar Anna, Via Magna Graecia, 84047 Paestum SA, Italy Tour Guide Naples
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Paestum is one of the most important italian archeological sites. Hear a guided tour that will take you in some of the best preserved ruins, architecture and monuments of the Greek world, such as the Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), the temple of Ceres and the Basilica dating from the 6th Century. In the museum you can admire the Tomb of the Diver, a magnificent example of a Greek painting representing a funeral banquet. The tomb depicts a young man diving into the water is considered one of the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century.

Inclusions: Licensed tour guide

Exclusions: Paestum entrance fee (12,00 Euros per person, it includes also the museum)

Reviewed By willcarol790

I would like to thank Tour Guide Naples for the excellent service and professional employees. The Capri excursion was great with Ugo that he is very professional in his work and even a very nice guy with people.The Blue Grotto was amazing, I know that is not polite to say, but because of the pandemic we enjoyed every place we went in quiet without lining nowhere even at the Blue Grotto we were alone and my kids could even get the permission for a little swim into the cave !!! I want to thank you for everything and for sure if I will have other trip to Italy, you'll be the only 1 company to work with.

7. Paestum Greek Ruins

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Your day tour will start from yor location the drive he will pick up you and than he drive to enjoy the Ruins of Paestum the ancient city situated on  the tirreno sea coast originaly part of Magna Grecia.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Bottled water, Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By gaellec990

We were told by many people that you had to buy tickets online before going to Vesuvio, so we made sure we did this. On arrival we were then told that the reference number for the tickets was not enough so we could not enter. I should have received an email with a QR code which never arrived. We refreshed my email inbox and spam many times before trying to see if we could speak to someone about what we can do. The staff were very rude and said that there was nothing they could do. GIven this we are now having to try to get our money back which was taken even though we did not receive a QR code via email. So disappointing. Plus the whole nature reserve feels like it is being treated like a rubbish dump for Naples. You'd think this would be a place to be proud of with the history.

8. Paestum and Pompeii- Full day tour from Rome

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Explore Italian treasures in the Campania region such as Paestum and Pompeii, fascinating Greek and Roman archeological sites rich in history and fascination. You will be picked up at your hotel or place of stay at 07:00am by a professional, English speaking driver. First stop Paestum, where you can have a few hours to spend visiting the ancient ruins. Second stop, Pompeii, where you will have the time to have lunch, and explore the magnificent ruins of this beautiful, ancient city.  The tour will end at your hotel or place of stay at 07:00pm.

Inclusions: English-speaking driver, Private vehicle, Candies and beverages on board, wi-fi and highway fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Pompeii and Paestum entrance tickets, Guide

Reviewed By Erin B

We had an excellent time making pasta and drinking wine with friends and new acquaintances. The day was filled with pasta making, wine drinking, and a tour of the property. We also enjoyed being carinated by our chef. I would highly recommend this excursion!

9. Paestum Greek Ruins Private Tour

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Enjoy a day strolling around the Ruins of Paestum, an ancient Greek city situated on the Tirreno sea coast originally part of Magna Grecia.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance ticket to Paestum, Guide in Paestum, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Dianaplus3

Manuel picked us up from our hotel in Positano and drove us to the Naples train station. He was on-time, professional, and so easy to talk to! He pointed out sights along the way and treated us to his amazing singing voice. A wonderful, stress-free experience.

10. Semi Private VIP Shore Excursion to Paestum with Lunch and Shopping from Salerno

Porto, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy Touring Italy

Enjoy a 7-hour day of exploring Paestum,  a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The ruins of Paestum are famous for their three ancient Greek temples in the Doric order, dating from about 600 to 450 BC. A private driver will meet you at the port of Salerno and take you on a journey through the ruins.

Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Driver, Professional art historian guide, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Drinks

Reviewed By 402aliciar

I recently went to Rome and split my trip up with two nights in Sorrento. I used Roberto’s travel service to book transfers upon arrival in Rome and for my transfers in Naples to Sorrento. Once at Naples we went on a private tour of Almafi coast and drove through Positano. On my last day out we did a quick tour of the center of Naples and boardwalk area. He is very prompt in responding when coordinating travel. He is very knowledgeable about the area and we appreciated the private experience during these times.

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