Top Salerno Walking Tours

You will find a guide, a new friend, a local friend, able to make you fully experience the city of Salerno.

See two of southern Italy’s most popular destinations when you embark on a full-day, private tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Meet your guide directly at the Salerno port, or at your local accommodation, and travel first to Pompeii. Upon arrival, you’ll go on an extensive tour of the sprawling archaeological site, and will learn how Mt. Vesuvius leveled the Roman city in 79 AD. Then, return to your vehicle and head to the Amalfi Coast, where you’ll have free time to explore both Ravello and Amalfi.

Explore the well-preserved Greek ruins at Paestum on this private tour. See the Doric temples, the markets, forum, and amphitheater of the ancient Greek settlement as you learn about the life of the people who lived there. After touring the site, pay a visit to the National Archeological Museum with great works of art from the Magna Greece region.

Immerse in the timeless rhythms of life among the hills of Salerno on this small-group culinary experience. Tour the olive groves, visit the vegetable garden, then taste extra-virgin olive oil with homemade bread. Finally, join your host to prepare a local lunch and feast on two courses with dessert, water, and your host’s own red wine. In summer, dine in the garden; in winter, relax by a roaring fire.

hike from Agropoli to santa maria di castellebate in Cilento. the hike is amazing cause you can see the cilento beauty

Walk the most fascinating path of the Vesuvius National Park and admire the spectacular scenery with its protagonist Vesuvius during the trek along The Valley of Hell. After a briefing with a guide you will leave for this exciting adventure. You will cross the famous "Valley of Delights" with its famous chalets surrounded by greenery at the foot of Vesuvius, dominated by the Medici Castle, majestic in all its untouched beauty. From here, going southwards, the path continues towards the Valle dell'Inferno and is characterized by a soil consisting of pyroclastic deposits, that is volcanic material emitted during the explosive eruptions of Vesuvius.The path will take you up to 1000 m, where you will stop for a picnic lunch and continue for the last part of the track, the most exciting of all, the ascent to the crater that you will do independently, following your own pace and once you reach the top, you can learn more about the geology of the volcano from the guides of the national park.

A nice walk through the historical center of Salerno leads us to a nice and quite pine tree forest, that is the access to the Arechi castle of Salerno. Along the way we can admire the facades of old palaces, monasteries and churches dating back to medieval times, the garden terraces belonging to the medieval school of medicine and the unique architecture typical of this region. Gaining altitude (because we go slowly up) you can admire stunning views of Salerno, of its bay and of the mountains above the Amalfi coast. Once we arrive at the castle we continue to the Bastiglia tower were we find the essences of the Mediterranean environment. Back to the historic center we go in a cool cafe and we have an Italian aperitivo. It's a great spot, friendly with tables outside, a nice atmosphere.

The breathtaking landscapes that flow gradually under our feet, from the Gulf of Salerno, to the fishing villages of Cetara and Maiori, the lush Mediterranean scrub between which the path winds and finally the beautiful Sanctuary overlooking the sea of the Amalfi Coast , we will know its millenary history and many anecdotes.

Paestum is an ancient city of Magna Grecia called by the founders Poseidonia and later Paestum by the Romans in honor of Poseidon, but very devoted to Athena and Hera. The guided tour will take you to admire three temples, the first, that of Hera, also called Basilica is the oldest, in Doric style, with impressive dimensions. Later we will visit the largest temple, that of Poseidon, also called Neptune, comparable to the temple of Zeus in Olympia, a majestic wonder in Doric style built in 460 BC. with a double order of columns and you are in the front. The tour continues with the discovery of the third temple, that of Ceres. Along the Via Sacra there will be the opportunity to see the Roman Forum and the Amphitheater. After the ruins of Paestum, the tour will end at the National Archaeological Museum. On the cover plate you can admire a naked man diving, suspended in the air, thrown from a trampoline about to enter a body of water.

*** START TIME IS US EST *** What was Italy like before the rise of ancient Rome? Find out on our immersive virtual tour of mysterious Paestum, one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites far from the average tourist’s radar. Founded in the 6th century BC by sea-worshipping Greek settlers known as the Poseidonians, Paestum boasts three extraordinarily well-preserved Greek temples whose massive and beautiful forms speak hauntingly of a distant world. Join local guide Andrea to trace the fascinating story of this remote colony, from its rise to one of southern Italy’s most important cities to decline & conquer at the hands of the newly powerful Roman Empire. We’ll be virtually wandering through the ruins & poring over ancient frescoes, mosaics & artefacts that offer a vivid window into the splendours of antiquity. Our immersive Paestum virtual tour is a great chance to see a hidden side of Italy’s ancient heritage - book your place today!

Founded in Roman times, the city of Salerno has become famous during the Medieval Age, when under the control of the Lombard people. Known all around Europe for the foundation of the first University of Medical Studies – the Scuola Medica Salernitana – the city reached great importance during the XVI century, when ruled by the Powerful Sanseverino family. It is in fact in this period that Salerno becomes a cultural and artistic centre. Follow  the professional Guide into this private tour of the historical centre of the city and learn the story and the legends of one of the most interesting Medieval centre of Europe.

Free Pub crawl and Cava dei Tirreni tour- Amalfi coast we will walk all around cava dei Tirreni and we will stop in some bar/pubs. it would be nice if u invite me or/and you tip me. ciao Enzo

Poseidonia was founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC. The name was related to the Greek god Poseidon, protector of the sea. This archaeological area is now one of the best preserved cities from the times of Greek colonization. We will go to discover the evolution of this ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo and Zeus. In Paestum there is also an incredible National Museum that show us some of the most important artifacts of Greek and Roman times, where is possible to see the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece of 2500 years ago. Poseidonia/Paestum is a wonderfull cultural heritage protected by the UNESCO. ***The first and the third monday of every month the National Museum is closed***

In the archaeological site of Paestum it is possible to admire some wonderful examples of Greek architecture, among the better preserved in Southern Italy. The best examples are the three Doric style temples: the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Ceres and the Basilica. An expert guide will accompany visitors to discover the 2,500-year-old religious architecture, on a journey beyond the confines of time. Followed by a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, in which the most important examples of Greek art are preserved. Inside the museum you can admire the elements that served as decoration of the temples and some of the most beautiful painted tombs of Campania. The Tomb of the Diver, kept in perfect conditions, fascinates hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Join us on a walking tour in the historical center of Salerno. Salernum was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B. C. but the most important period for the city was in the middle ages. After the destruction of the Roman Empire in Italy the Lombards created a dukedom in Campania and Salerno became its capital. In this time Salerno was one of the most important cities of the Mediterrenean sea, Here was founded the first Medical School around the end of the 9th century A. D. We will go to discover the history and the architecture of the medieval time with a visit into the Cathedral of Saint Matthew, a spectacular example of Arab-Norman architecture. This church also contains a beautiful crypt in Baroque style.

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.

Explore the beautiful city of Salerno on a 2.5-hour private walking tour. Visit key landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Santa Sofia complex, Palazzo Fruscione, and more as you listen to informative commentary from your guide about the town’s medieval and Norman past. Admire the picturesque scenery of this Mediterranean town and get insider tips from your guide.

The Casa Bellavista holiday home has a great panoramic location in the southern part of the Cilento near Casallabate. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding area, sightseeing or for trips to sights.

UNESCO heritage listed since 1997, Pompeii needs no introduction. Buried under a layer of volcanic ash and pumice,. Accidentally rediscovered in 1748 by a group of explorers that were surprised to find a detailed archaeological excavations On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit a rich commercial city , home to more than 10.000 inhabitants, that offer an intimate look at Roman life . Elegant houses , small factories and artisans shops, taverns and cafes, and brothels and bathhouses, and open marketplace. You can relieve artistic vivacity of Forum , the perfect acoustic of ‘’Teatro Grande’’, the Gladiator’s Gym, the ingenious system of thermal baths , and visit the ‘’Lupanare’’ with erotic frescoes, and obviously the fascinating cast of human bodies. 1,5 hour tour on Vesuvius with only the driver.

Paestum is a truly enchanting and atmospheric place, and a 'must' on any classical tour of Italy. Just south of the Sorrento peninsula and Amalfi Coast, and a mile inland, this is a haunting archaeological site where three Greek temples stand in the middle of the countryside. Paestum is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once called Poseidonia, the city was founded in the VII century BC by Greeks colonists from Sybaris and it would has probably occupied by a human settlement when they got there. It turned the name in Paestum once and for all when it was taken by Rome and continued to prosper until the mouth of river Salso started to be buried by sand and the whole place turned into a swamp.

it's a trekking trail in the mountain which last 5 days for 110kms. the view is amazing cause we will hike all the picks of the Amalfi coast. you will have an amazing overview of the Amalfi and sorrento coast.

The guided tour in Padula will focus in the monastery, the largest in Italy and among the largest in Europe. The Certosa di San Lorenzo, it is a very large monastery, with 320 rooms and halls. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. The visit starts from the entrance hall with the cloister of the guesthouse and then enter the church and admire the decorations in Neapolitan baroque style with golden stucco, majolica floors and marble altars. You will remain open-eyed seeing the wooden choir of the Fathers with 16th-century wooden inlays and then go through the hall of the bells, the Chapter and the Treasury. The tour continues with the view of the great refectory hall with the fresco of the Cana wedding of Francesco d'Elia and the magnificent kitchen with a large central hood and decorated with majolica tiles. The tour continues by visiting the cloister of the prior and the large central cloister until you arrive at the end of the tour to the monumental elliptical staircase

This excursion will give you the opportunity to get to know Salerno, the city of the landing of the allies and the ancient medical school. Many nominations have left important traces in the city, especially the Lombards and Normans, There is no lack of finds from the Roman era and the Cathedral is of the most significant medieval monuments in southern Italy. From the port of Salerno to the city centre in a few minutes; We will enter the historical center and visit the complex of S. Pietro a Corte and Cathedral of S. Matteo; Continue on Via Mercanti and arrive at the main street, renowned for leisure and shopping; Finally we will walk along the seafront reaching the ship at the port again.

Salerno was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B. C. and exists for more than 2600 years and even was the capital of Italy for a few months. If you are visiting the Amalfi coast region you should definitely see Salerno to explore the narrow streets and alleys of the medieval center. Our local guide will assist you to do it in the best way. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will visit the public gardens and the most important sights of the historic center. Your guide will assist you in calling the taxi back or suggest to you the restaurant to have lunch.