Agrigento Valley of the Temples Private Archaeological Tour

Five ancient Greek temples on a ridge outside Agrigento, each one built to honor a different god.

A private guided archaeological tour of the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento, where you walk among five major Doric temples (the Temple of Hera, Concordia, Heracles, Zeus and the Sanctuary of chthonic deities) with an expert local guide who explains the classical culture that built them. Entrance tickets are included. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels. A guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Agrigento's ancient temples

• Walk through ancient Greek temples
• Visit the Temple of Juno
• Discover the Temple of Concordia
• Visit the Temple of Heracles
• See the remains of Temple of Zeus

The experience

The Valley of the Temples is the largest archaeological site in the world at 1,300 hectares, though the name misleads: it sits on a ridge outside Agrigento, not in a valley. Your guide leads you through the well-preserved Doric temples that made Akragas, as the ancient Greeks called it, what one classical writer called "the most beautiful city of mortals." You'll walk the grounds at your own pace, stopping at each temple to examine its columns, altars and remaining structures while learning what each one was built for and who worshipped there.

The Temple of Concordia is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples anywhere, its columns and symmetry still intact after millennia. The Temple of Hera sits perched on the ridge with sweeping views across the Valley. You'll see the altar where sacrifices once took place. The Temple of Heracles is the oldest in the site, its sturdy columns a reminder of the hero it honored. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, now mostly fallen columns, was once the largest: built at a scale meant to impress, with colossal statues and a design that spoke to the ambition of the city that raised it. Between the temples, you take in panoramic views of the Sicilian countryside and the landscape that shaped this classical civilization.

The tour includes entrance tickets to the archaeological park and the services of a licensed local guide. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and sunscreen. The site is exposed and you'll be walking for the full two hours. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German, and can arrange radio guides if the group size requires them. If weather makes the tour unsafe, you receive a full refund.

What’s included

• Entrance tickets to the Valley of the Temples archaeological park.
• expert local guide for the full two hours.
• radio guides if needed for larger groups.

Options for this experience

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StandardGuide in 5 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Standard

Standard (Friday)Guide in 5 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by TUI Musement

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Agrigento for the first time and want to understand the temples in their full context. The guide explains not just what each structure is, but why it was built and what it meant to the people who worshipped there. The private format means you set the pace and can linger at whichever temples interest you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What are the five temples I'll see on this tour?

The Temple of Hera (Juno), the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Heracles (Hercules), the Temple of Zeus (Jupiter) and the Sanctuary of chthonic deities. Each one is dedicated to a different god or set of deities and represents a different period of construction and architectural style.

How long does the Valley of the Temples tour take?

The tour runs two hours. You walk among the temples at a steady pace, stopping at each major site while your guide explains its history and significance.

Is the Valley of the Temples accessible if I'm not very fit?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. You walk on the archaeological grounds at your own pace, and while the site is spread across a ridge with some elevation, there's no requirement to rush or climb steeply.

What's included in the tour price?

Entrance tickets to the Valley of the Temples archaeological park and the services of an expert local guide are included. Admission fees vary by age: €17 for adults, €10 for those 18–25, and free for children under 18. Food, drinks and transportation to the meeting point are not included.