Adult combo
Ages 26+
€28
- Valley of the Temples park entry
- Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum
- Skip-the-line priority queue
Walk between the last Greek temples standing in Sicily
Valley of the Temples skip-the-line — the Temple of Concordia, Europe's best-preserved Greek temple, across 1,300 hectares of Doric ruins. Peak-summer slots sell out a week ahead.
See ticket options- UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1997
- 5th c. BC Temple of Concordia — Europe's best-preserved
- 1,300 ha Largest archaeological park in Europe
- 1 M / yr visitors to the park
Choose your ticket
Reduced (EU 18–25)
EU citizens, 18–25
€20
- Park + museum entry
- Skip-the-line priority queue
- Bring EU ID at entry
Family
2 adults + up to 3 under-18s
€56 €55 Save €1
- Park + museum for the whole family
- Under-18s free at the gate — we handle the paperwork
- Skip-the-line for all
Evening opening
Summer evenings, Jul–Sep
€35
- Extended hours — last entry 22:30
- Temples illuminated at dusk
- Park + museum combo included
- Cooler walk, no midday heat
Brussels, Belgium
“We booked the evening slot. Being in the park as the Temple of Concordia lit up with the sunset behind it — one of the most beautiful things I've seen in twenty years of travel.”
Wellington, New Zealand
“Arrived at 9am thinking we'd be first. Japanese tour buses had beat us by half an hour. Skip-the-line saved us a fifty-minute queue at Porta V.”
Osaka, Japan
“The museum is actually essential — you cannot picture the temples in colour until you've seen the Telamon and the painted pottery. English audio guide was excellent.”
- Refund if we can't deliver Full money back if your slot can't be secured
- Real humans, not bots English-speaking concierge, not AI
- Pay in your local currency Same price at checkout · no FX surprise
- No hidden fees Total shown upfront · what you see is what you pay
About Valley of the Temples
The Valley of the Temples is not a valley — it is a ridge above the modern city of Agrigento, crowned by seven Doric temples built between 510 and 430 BC when the Greek colony of Akragas was one of the richest cities in the Mediterranean. Pindar called it 'the most beautiful city of mortals'.
The Temple of Concordia is the headline — converted to a Christian church in the 6th century AD, which is why it still stands almost complete 2,500 years later while the others are ruins. Walking inside it at golden hour is as close as you can get to Greek antiquity without flying to Athens.
The park runs 3 kilometres end to end along the ridge. Most visitors spend 3–4 hours here. The Pietro Griffo archaeological museum down the road holds the finest sculpture, the giant reclining Telamon, and the painted pottery found in the temple ruins — allow another hour.
Practical information
- Opening hours
- Daily 08:30 – 19:00 (last entry 18:00). Summer extended evening hours Jul–Sep, last entry 22:30.
- Address
- Contrada San Nicola, 92100 Agrigento AG, Sicily, Italy
- Getting there from Palermo
- Direct train from Palermo Centrale to Agrigento Centrale (2h). From the station, city bus 1, 2 or 3 runs to Valle dei Templi in 10 minutes.
- Getting there from Catania
- Bus is faster than rail — SAIS Trasporti runs 3h direct. By car, 2h45m via SS640.
- Time needed
- Allow 3–4 hours for the park (3 km end-to-end) and another 1–2 hours for the Pietro Griffo museum. A free shuttle runs between the two park entrances.
- Summer heat
- Sicily's August peaks at 35–40 °C on the ridge with no shade between temples. Start at opening or book the evening slot. Carry at least 1.5 litres of water per person.
- Accessibility
- Main path is largely flat and accessible. Free electric shuttle for reduced-mobility visitors between Porta V and the far temples — ask at either entrance.
- Photography
- Permitted everywhere. Drones prohibited without a permit. Tripods ok in the park, not in the museum.
- Dress
- Closed shoes (loose rubble in places). Sun hat, sunscreen, layers for evening opening.
About our service
Valley of the Temples Tickets acts as a facilitator to assist international visitors in purchasing skip-the-line tickets directly from Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico della Valle dei Templi (CoopCulture), the official operator. We do not resell tickets — we provide a personalised booking and English-language support service. Our concierge service fee is included in the displayed price. For those who prefer to purchase directly, the official ticket site is coopculture.it.
Frequently asked
What's included in the skip-the-line ticket?
Priority entry to the archaeological park bypassing the main queue at Porta V or Giunone, entry to the Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum, and access to the Kolymbetra garden — all on one ticket, same day. Under-18s are free at the gate; the family tier just bundles the admin so you skip the queue together.
Can I go inside the temples?
You can walk right up to all temples and, in most cases, onto the temple floor. Entry into the Temple of Concordia cella was reintroduced with special timed tours (supplementary ticket, paid at the gate). The other temples are walked around but not entered.
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend 3–4 hours at the park (3 km end-to-end) and another 1–2 hours at the museum. A free shuttle runs between the park's two gates if you don't want to walk back.
Evening opening vs daytime — which is better?
In July, August and September the park extends opening until 23:00 with temples illuminated. Evening is cooler (Sicilian August is brutal at midday), softer-lit, and quieter. Daytime is better for the museum and the details — sculpture looks different in daylight. Many visitors do both.
How bad is the summer heat?
Serious. August ridge temperatures hit 35–40 °C with almost no shade between temples. Drink 1.5 L+ per person, wear a hat, and either start at 08:30 opening or book the evening slot.
Can I change my date or time?
Two situations trigger a full refund: (a) we cannot secure your chosen slot, or (b) the park closes (rare — mainly in extreme weather). Outside those, tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you need to change, email us 48h+ ahead and we'll try.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes — kids 6+ enjoy the scale of the temples and the Telamon at the museum. Bring water and a sun hat. Strollers are ok on the main ridge path; side paths have loose rubble. Under-18s are free at the gate.
What's the Kolymbetra garden?
A hidden ancient Greek irrigation basin, now a citrus and olive grove tended by the FAI (Italian National Trust). It's included on all our tickets — a 40-minute detour worth doing, especially in spring bloom.