Valley of the Temples: guided tours and free admission for Easter

Valley of the Temples: guided tours and free admission for Easter weekend

Free admission on the first Sunday of the month: a great opportunity to visit the Valley of the Temples in spring, when the landscape enhances the archaeological complex of Agrigento.

Alongside unrestricted access, the site offers guided tours and temporary exhibitions in associated venues. Below are practical details to plan a visit over the Easter weekend.

• Exhibition: Villa Aurea hosts "Fausto Pirandello. The Magic of Everyday Life," featuring selected paintings and works on paper.
• Underground tours (CoopCulture guides): Friday to Monday at 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45. These routes explore the life of early Christians and include access to arcosolia, burials and other funerary contexts.
• "Valley without Secrets": Friday and Saturday at 15:30, a route from the Temple of Juno to the Temple of Concordia, ending at the early Christian catacombs.
• Special Easter visits: on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday at 15:30 the guided tour "Il refrigerium e altre storie" (The refrigerium and other stories) focuses on local funerary traditions and the historical changes of the area from a Greek sacred hill to a Christian burial and prayer site.

Bookings and tickets: tickets and reservations are available through the official CoopCulture website. Guided tours and additional services (such as audioguides) should be booked in advance. Audioguides are also available for visitors who prefer an independent, in-depth visit.

AgrigentoCulturePass: the combined ticket allows access to the Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum, the Cathedral of San Gerlando with the aerial path between its towers, the Diocesan Museum with multiple collections, and the Church of Santa Maria dei Greci—offering a comprehensive exploration of local heritage.

• Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum
• Cathedral of San Gerlando and aerial walkway
• Diocesan Museum and exhibitions at the Church of San Lorenzo
• Church of Santa Maria dei Greci

Also on display is the photographic exhibition "Insulae Aqua" at the former Fabbriche Chiaramontane, open daily except Monday. For current opening times, ticket prices and availability consult the CoopCulture booking portal.

Practical tips: wear comfortable clothes and bring water; arrive early on busy days. Check the official booking site for the latest information on timetables and tour availability.