Agrigento Valley of the Temples Private tour

Agrigento Valley of the Temples Private tour

By BlackBuck Travels

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3h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Begin at the Temple of Juno, where a sacrificial altar, chariot-worn stone and fire-scarred walls recall the Carthaginian siege of 406 BCE, and from the hilltop take in sweeping views across the myth-steeped Valley of the Temples before pausing at a nearby café. Follow the City Walls Promenade—lined with wildflowers, artefacts and transport models—for panoramic perspectives on the valley’s infrastructure, then admire the nearly intact 5th-century Temple of Concordia with its embedded 6th-century church. Descend into the Paleochristian Necropolis, where you will come across some 130 tombs—open-air graves, arcosols, sarcophagi and early catacombs—then stroll the tranquil gardens of Aurea Villa, visit the nine pillars of the Temple of Hercules, and conclude at the monumental remains of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a final testament to Akragas’s ancient wealth and ambition.

Activity location

Tempio di Giunone
- Strada Provinciale 4
- 92100, Agrigento, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ticket office Valle dei Templi - Tempio di Giunone
- Strada Provinciale 4
- 92100, Agrigento, Sicilia, Italy

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Agrigento Valley of the Temples Private tour

3h
English

Travellers

Languages available

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Price details

€479.00 x 1 Adult€479.00

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What's included, what's not

Private Guided Tour
Service charge and Refreshments

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Tempio di Giunone

30m
Admission ticket included

Begin at the Temple of Juno, dedicated to the goddess Hera. The temple features a large sacrificial altar and a deeply worn stone road, still showing the grooves left by ancient chariot wheels. Traces of fire damage on the inner walls speak of the Carthaginian siege in 406 BCE, echoing the city’s turbulent past. From the height of the hill, you can take in the sweeping views across the Valley of the Temples, a landscape steeped in myth and memory. Pause to reflect, explore freely, or unwind at a nearby café—an ideal spot to connect with fellow travellers and history lovers as you conclude your walk through millennia of heritage.

Temple of Concordia, Agrigento

30m
Admission ticket included

Next, follow the City Walls Promenade, a scenic path lined with wildflowers, artefacts, and models of ancient transport vehicles. As you walk along this elevated trail, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the valley and imagine how these early tools and roads supported the creation of monumental architecture. After that, arrive at the Temple of Concordia, one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world. Built in the 5th century BCE, it stands almost entirely intact. Look closely and you’ll find a 6th-century Christian church incorporated within its walls—a remarkable example of how different eras and beliefs coexist in Agrigento’s layered history.

Paleochristian necropolis

30m
Admission ticket included

Then, descend into the Paleochristian Necropolis, home to around 130 tombs. From open-air graves and arcosols to sarcophagi and early catacombs, this site reveals the evolving burial practices of ancient Christians and sheds light on their views of death and the afterlife.

Giardino di Villa Aurea

30m
Admission ticket included

Continue to the enchanting Aurea Villa, once the residence of Sir Alexander Hardcastle. This English patron dedicated his life and fortune to the excavation and restoration of the Valley. Strolling through his beautifully landscaped gardens, where history and nature blend, offers both a tribute to his passion and a peaceful moment of reflection.

Tempio di Ercole

30m
Admission ticket included

Then, make your way to Temple of Hercules to relive the epic "Twelve Labours", where Hercules was told to have travelled far and wide over the Isle of Sicily, including Agrigento. The oldest remains in the Valley of Temple, including nine pillars, is a powerful testimony to the rich history of the region.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

30m
Admission ticket included

Finish at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest Greek temple ever constructed in the world. With its colossal unfinished statues and massive layout, this legendary sanctuary dedicated to the “Father of all Gods” offers a glimpse into the wealth and ambition of the ancient Greek city of Akragas—modern-day Agrigento—some 2,500 years ago.

Location

Activity location

Tempio di Giunone
- Strada Provinciale 4
- 92100, Agrigento, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ticket office Valle dei Templi - Tempio di Giunone
- Strada Provinciale 4
- 92100, Agrigento, Sicilia, Italy

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