Pompeii Ancient Meal and Costume with Optional Tour

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step back to 79 AD — without the volcano. At Caupona, Pompeii's acclaimed Roman tavern, slip into authentic patrician attire and dine beneath frescoed arches and candlelight. Savor recipes inspired by Apicius's classical Roman cookbooks, from an introductory tasting to an extravagant 5-course banquet paired with regional Campania wine.

Deepen your journey by adding direct-entry admission to the Pompeii Archaeological Park, or upgrade with a licensed expert guide (in English or Chinese) to bring the frozen city back to life. With table reservations, costumes, and the ruins moments away, it’s the ultimate hassle-free ancient Roman day out.

- Immersive Ancient Feast: Dine in Roman costume surrounded by faithful 1st-century frescoes
- Historic Culinary Heritage: Savor recipes inspired by ancient Roman culinary traditions
- Seamless Ruins Entry: Add direct QR-code admission to Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Expert Live Guide: Explore the ruins with a licensed guide in English or Chinese

Example Menu

Main

Roman Focaccia Menu

Welcome entrée + Focaccia + Glass of wine (water and cover charge included)

Main

Complete Meat Menu

entrée + 3 dishes + dessert (water, cover charge and a glass of carenum included) exact dishes vary with the selected historical menu.

Main

Complete Seafood Menu

entrée + 3-dishes + dessert (water, covercharge and a glass of Mulsum included) exact dishes vary with the selected historical menu.

What's Included

Ancient Roman-themed meal according to selected menu
Pompeii admission on Entry / Guided options
Senator / Matrona costume experience
Official English / Chinese guide on Guided options
Transportation to / from Pompeii (self-arrival)
Additional drinks beyond the selected menu
Seafood menu upgrade (small supplement at the restaurant)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caupona Pompei Ristorante

No pickup / Self-arrival. Meet at Caupona Pompei Ristorante (Via Masseria Curato, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy). For guided-tour guests: Pompeii tour starts ~2:30 PM after your meal; guide meets you at the park entrance with a company logo sign; exact spot reconfirmed before your trip.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Arrive at Caupona, a masterfully recreated ancient Roman tavern (caupona) located just moments from the archaeological site. Step back into the 1st century AD as you slip into authentic patrician attire — a distinguished senator’s toga or an elegant noble matrona’s stola.

Take your reserved seat beneath hand-painted Roman frescoes and warm candlelight to feast on dishes inspired by classical Roman recipes:
- Roman Focaccia Menu: A welcoming Roman entrée, freshly baked herb focaccia, and a glass of regional wine.
- Complete 5-Course Banquet: A sumptuous multi-course culinary voyage through antiquity, including heritage appetizers, savory Roman mains, seasonal sides, dessert, mineral water, cover charge, and wine.
- Upgrades & Add-ons: Elevate your feast with an ancient-style seafood menu or enjoy additional pours of fine Campanian wine.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Dining Experiences
Historical Tours
Cocktail Tastings
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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