Pompeii Guided Tour and Tasting Experience inside the Ruins

5.0
(1 reviews)
Pompeii, Italy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the ancient city of Pompeii and enjoy a unique tasting experience inside the ruins! Combine archaeology and local products in a stunning scenario with the only Pompeii tour that lets you taste local wines and products on a panoramic terrace inside the ruins.
Learn together with your expert guide about sites like the Forum, Via dell’Abbondanza and the famous Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus, which showcase the daily life of Romans.
Visit remarkable houses such as the House of Menander and the House of the Ship Europa, and reflect at the poignant Garden of the Fugitives.
Conclude your tour with a Unique Tasting Experience on a Panoramic Terrace INSIDE the archaeological site of Pompeii, featuring three local wines paired with delicious cured meats, cheeses and traditional snacks.

What's Included

Wine tasting of 3 locally produced celebrated wines (white, red, sparkling)
Guided tour led by a professional archaeologist
Selection of local cured meats and cheeses, fruit jam, fresh mozzarella, traditional neapolitan taralli
Bottled water
Pompeii "Express" entrance ticket
Headsets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from the site
Extra meals, drinks and personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Scavi di Pompei - Biglietteria Porta Marina Superiore

The meeting point is OUTSIDE the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus'. Please put this one, for easier navigation. Meet our staff at the entrance gates holding an ‘ASKOS TOURS’ sign for easy recognition.

End point

Your tour will end inside the ruins at Casina dell'Aquila on a stunning panoramic terrace overlooking Pompeii ruins, Vesuvius and Naples Bay.

Ticket Redemption Point

Scavi di Pompei - Biglietteria Porta Marina Superiore

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    the ancient main square of Pompeii, the heart of public life

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Macellum

    The Macellum was Pompeii’s main food market, located along the Forum in the heart of Pompeii. Dedicated to the sale of meat, fish, and produce, it reflects the organization of urban commerce and daily provisioning. Its layout and remains offer valuable insight into the economic and social life of the Roman city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus is one of the most remarkable food venues in Pompeii. Exceptionally well preserved, it reveals how ordinary Pompeians purchased and consumed hot food in their daily routines. Rich decorations, counters, and storage jars offer a vivid snapshot of ancient urban life.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Via dell’Abbondanza

    Walk trough the main street of Pompeii

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Lupanar

    The Lupanar is Pompeii’s most famous brothel and a striking testament to the city’s everyday social life in Pompeii.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    The Thermopolium of Asellina is one of the most fascinating examples of everyday life in Pompeii. Managed by a woman, Asellina, and her staff, it highlights the role of women in commerce and social life in Roman times. Its original counters and inscriptions vividly reflect the lively atmosphere of ancient Pompeii.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    The Garden of the Fugitives is one of the most moving areas of Pompeii, where plaster casts preserve the final moments of people fleeing the eruption of AD 79. Located in a cultivated area at the edge of the ancient city, it reveals how men, women, and children sought escape as volcanic ash overwhelmed them. The site offers a powerful and human perspective on the tragedy of Pompeii.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Insula dei Casti Amanti

    The Insula of the Chaste Lovers is a key focus of recent excavations in Pompeii, offering fresh insights into everyday life in the Roman city. New discoveries, including bakeries and domestic spaces, reveal Pompeii in the midst of daily activity at the moment of the eruption. Innovative elevated walkways now allow visitors to observe the site as an active excavation, deepening the understanding of ancient urban life.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11

    The House of the Ship Europa is a Roman domus named after a painted inscription depicting the merchant ship Europa. Located in the ancient city of Pompeii, the house reflects the close connection between Pompeian society and Mediterranean trade. Its modest yet refined spaces offer insight into the life of a middle-class family involved in commerce before the eruption of AD 79.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12

    At the end of the walking tour, you will finally have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a truly Unique Experience: an Tasting INSIDE the archaeological site of Pompeii. Set on a stunning panoramic terrace overlooking the Ruins, Mount Vesuvius, and the Bay of Naples, the experience will be accompanied by your guide as well, who will introduce the setting and the tasting, ensuring a smooth and engaging conclusion to the visit. The experience includes: Exclusive tasting inside the Pompeii ruins, featuring three renowned locally produced wines (white, red, and sparkling) Selection of local cured meats and cheeses, served with fruit jam, fresh mozzarella, and traditional Neapolitan taralli and water

    40 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is available all year around with rain or shine.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
Supplied by Askos Tours
Show 8 more

Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 1 1 review
5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}