Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento

About this experience

Inside the Valley there are twelve temples as well as some fortifications, the Lower Agora and the Upper Agora, an Olympeion and a Bouleuterion. A source of inspiration for poets, philosophers and painters, it is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic parks in Sicily. Our guide will lead you to discover this place where time seems to have stopped, preserving an unprecedented historical charm. The tour will start from the temple of Hera, continuing on the sacred way up to the remains of the surrounding wall. You will continue with a visit to the Temple of Concordia, the remains of the early Christian necropolis, the Temple of Heracles and the remains of the temple of Zeus.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 2h

   Come and discover with us one of the most evocative archaeological areas in Italy, as well as the largest in the world: the well-known Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, this Archaeological Park stands on a plateau not far from the sea.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet your tour guide under the olive tree in front of the Lemonade kiosk, located at the entrance of the Temple of Juno Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the activity starts

End point

• The tour ends at the Temple of Olympian Zeus. From here you can return to the initial meeting point or reach the Porta V exit, located on the opposite side of the meeting point. The estimated journey time is about 20 minutes.

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts
• The entrance ticket to the Valley of the Temples will be provided directly by the guide at the meeting point
• The tour could be carried out simultaneously in Italian and English
• If you arrive late at the meeting point it will not be possible to take part in the guided tour, as the entrance ticket is valid only and exclusively at the start time of the tour.
• The skip-the-line ticket guarantees priority exclusively at the ticket office; For security checks it is not possible to skip the queue and you will have to wait your turn
• The whisper service is not provided for children. If you want to add the whisper for children you can request it and pay it to the guide directly on site
• The tour ends at the Temple of Olympian Zeus. From here you can return to the initial meeting point or reach the Porta V exit, located on the opposite side of the meeting point. The estimated journey time is about 20 minutes.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.