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Paestum tickets: temples and museum

One ticket, 3 days: temples, Museum and Velia · no booking needed

A Paestum ticket costs €15 from March to November and €10 from December to February. It's valid for 3 days and covers the temple site, the National Archaeological Museum and the separate site of Velia. You don't need to book: buy it at the ticket office by the Temple of Neptune or online.

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At a glance

Official tickets
  • Full price, March–November (Paestum + Velia + Museum, 3 days)€15
  • Full price, December–February (Paestum + Velia + Museum, 3 days)€10
  • Reduced, aged 18–24€2
  • Paestum & Velia annual pass€30
Free for
Under-18s; disabled visitors and a companion; other Ministry categories. Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month and on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November, no booking (collect the free ticket at the ticket office).
Booking
No booking needed No booking needed. Tickets are sold online on Vivaticket or at the Porta Principale ticket office (by the Temple of Neptune) and the Museum, 8:30am–6:30pm. Valid 3 days, covering the Paestum site and Museum and the Velia site.
Free on the first Sunday of the month
Opening hours
Archaeological site and Museum 8:30am–7:30pm, last entry and ticket office closing 6:30pm. From late September to late March the Porta Cerere gate closes early and a full visit of the site is possible only until an earlier time (25 October–13 November until 3:30pm, 14 November–1 January until 3pm); after that only the southern sanctuary can be visited.
Time needed
about 3 hours
Address
Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Capaccio Paestum (SA)
Official sales
Parchi archeologici di Paestum e Velia

Checked on the official site on 28 October 2026 · Sources & checks

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One ticket, three days

There's a single ticket for the Paestum and Velia archaeological parks. It covers the temple site, the National Archaeological Museum, and Velia, a separate Greek site further south in the Cilento. It's valid for 3 days: €15 from March to November, €10 from December to February. Visitors aged 18 to 24 pay €2 and under-18s go free.

You don't need to book. Ticket offices are at Porta Principale, next to the Temple of Neptune, and at the Museum, open until 6:30pm.

The winter-hours catch

The site opens 8:30am–7:30pm, last entry 6:30pm. From late September to late March, though, the northern Porta Cerere gate closes early, and a full visit of the site is only possible until an earlier cut-off. That's 3:30pm from 25 October to 13 November and 3pm from 14 November to 1 January. After that you can only visit the southern sanctuary, with the Basilica and the Temple of Neptune. In winter, arrive by early afternoon if you also want the Temple of Athena at the northern end.

Guides and audio guides

The park has no in-house guided tours. It points visitors to guides licensed by the Campania region, so this is where resellers are useful. Tiqets and Headout sell skip-the-line entry with a guided tour, and Headout also has entry with an audio guide. From Naples there are packages with a round-trip train ticket, handy without a car. GetYourGuide has private tours with an archaeologist and half-day combos with a buffalo-mozzarella farm.

If you just need entry, the official ticket is cheaper.

Practical tips

There's no cloakroom, and bulky backpacks and bags aren't allowed on site. Don't bring luggage on a day trip. The park recommends flat shoes. A step-free route crosses the site north to south and goes inside the Basilica, and the Museum is fully accessible. Entry is free on the first Sunday of the month and on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November, with no booking. Allow at least half a day for the temples plus the Museum.

FAQ

How much are Paestum tickets?

€15 from March to November and €10 from December to February. Visitors aged 18–24 pay €2 and under-18s are free. The ticket lasts 3 days and includes the Museum and Velia.

Do I need to book Paestum in advance?

No. The park says booking isn't required. Buy at the Porta Principale or Museum ticket offices, or online on Vivaticket.

What are Paestum's opening hours?

8:30am–7:30pm, last entry 6:30pm. From late September to late March the Porta Cerere gate closes early and a full tour of the site is only possible until mid-afternoon.

Does the site offer guided tours?

No. The park has no in-house guides and refers visitors to licensed regional guides. Partners sell guided tours with entry included.

Is Paestum free on the first Sunday of the month?

Yes, and also on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. No booking; pick up the free ticket at the ticket office.

Sources & checks

Official prices and rules are copied from the pages below. Spotted a change? Write to info@tickets.co.it.

  1. Official site: Parchi archeologici di Paestum e Velia · www.vivaticket.com
  2. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — prices
    Il biglietto dei Parchi include l’accesso alle Aree Archeologiche di Paestum e di Velia e al Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, ed è valido per 3 giorni.
  3. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — prices
    Da marzo a novembre Intero € 15.00 Ridotto € 2.00 Ragazzi dai 18 ai 25 anni* Gratuito € 0.00 Minori di 18 anni
  4. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — prices
    Da dicembre a febbraio Intero € 10.00 Ridotto € 2.00 Ragazzi dai 18 ai 25 anni* Gratuito € 0.00 Minori di 18 anni
  5. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — prices
    *L’età è da intendersi 25 anni non compiuti
  6. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — prices
    Abbonamento annuale Intero € 30.00 Ridotto € 10.00 Ragazzi dai 18 ai 25 anni*
  7. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — booking
    I Parchi sono visitabili dalle ore 08:30 alle ore 19:30 (ultimo ingresso e chiusura biglietteria alle ore 18:30). La prenotazione non è obbligatoria.
  8. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — booking
    – la biglietteria di Porta Principale, nei pressi del Tempio di Nettuno; – la biglietteria del Museo Archeologico Nazionale
  9. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — hours
    Presso il sito di Paestum, secondo il calendario sottoindicato, si procederà alla chiusura di Porta Cerere con possibilità di visita limitata esclusivamente al santuario meridionale fino alle ore 19:30 (ultimo ingresso alle ore 18:30).
  10. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — hours
    DA A CHIUSURA PORTA CERERE ORARIO ULTIMA VISITA COMPLETA DELL’AREA ARCHEOLOGICA
  11. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — hours
    domenica 25 ottobre 2026 venerdì 13 novembre 2026 16:30 15:30 sabato 14 novembre 2026 venerdì 1 gennaio 2027 16:00 15:00
  12. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — free_first_sunday
    In occasione della prima domenica del mese ad ingresso gratuito, non occorre prenotare l’ingresso ai Parchi archeologici di Paestum e Velia. È necessario soltanto ritirare il biglietto gratuito presso le nostre biglietterie.
  13. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — free
    Prima domenica di ogni mese da Gennaio a Dicembre 2026 25 Aprile 2026 2 Giugno 2026 4 Novembre 2026
  14. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — free
    Il visitatore con disabilità e l’accompagnatore hanno diritto all’ingresso gratuito.
  15. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — rules
    Il servizio guardaroba non è disponibile.
  16. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — rules
    I Parchi archeologici di Paestum e Velia non offrono un servizio interno di visite guidate.
  17. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — rules
    l’accesso ai Parchi con zaini o borse ingombranti.
  18. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — access
    L’area archeologica di Paestum è resa accessibile da un percorso che la attraversa da nord a sud, con accesso all’interno del tempio arcaico (la c.d. Basilica).
  19. parchipaestumvelia.cultura.gov.it/info-biglietti — address
    Parchi archeologici di Paestum e Velia Via Magna Grecia, 919 84047, Capaccio Paestum (SA)

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