Pompeii Guided Tour with Tasting Experience inside the Ruins

5.0 (2 reviews) Pompeii, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 28 travelers

Overview

Explore the ancient city of Pompeii and enjoy a unique tasting experience inside the ruins! Combine archaeology and local flavors in a stunning setting with the only Pompeii tour that lets you taste local wines and products on a panoramic terrace inside the archaeological site.

Together with your expert guide, discover iconic sites such as the Forum, Via dell’Abbondanza, and the famous Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus, offering a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of ancient 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, overlooking Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples. Taste three local wines paired with a selection of cured meats, cheeses, and traditional snacks while enjoying this exceptional setting.

Options

Pompeii Guided Tour with Tasting Experience inside the Ruins
Private Tour & Transfer

Private Tour: Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii on a 2-hour private guided tour with your dedicated expert guide.
Duration: 5 hours: Private Pompeii tour with expert guide, wine&food tasting, and private round-trip transfer from Naples or Sorrento includes

Tasting experience: Enjoy a tasting experience inside Pompeii, featuring local wines paired with a selection of traditional Campanian specialties
Van: Private round-trip transfer to Pompeii from Naples or Sorrento, with convenient pickup and drop-off included.
Entry tickets: Pompeii "Express"

What's included

  • Wine tasting of 3 locally produced celebrated wines (white, red, sparkling)
  • Selection of local cured meats and cheeses, fruit jam, fresh mozzarella, traditional neapolitan taralli
  • Bottled water
  • Professional Archaeologist Guide: Expert-led tour with personal headsets for clear audio.
  • Pompeii "Express" entrance ticket: Fast-track priority access to skip line delays.
  • Headsets
  • Transportation: Hotel pickup, drop-off, and round-trip transport to the Pompeii ruins.
  • Extra Food & Drinks: Any additional meals, beverages, or personal expenses beyond the tour.
  • Guide Gratuities: Optional tips for your tour guide are not included.

What to expect

  1. Archaeological Park of Pompeii
    5m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. 15m · Admission ticket included
    the ancient main square of Pompeii, the heart of public life
  3. Macellum
    10m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. 15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. Via dell’Abbondanza
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Walk trough the main street of Pompeii
  6. Lupanar
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The Lupanar is Pompeii’s most famous brothel and a striking testament to the city’s everyday social life in Pompeii.
  7. 15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  8. 15m · Admission ticket included
    The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
  9. 15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  10. 15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  11. 10m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  12. 40m · Admission ticket included
    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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • Bring a small bottle of water.
  • Please make sure you bring your ID card/passport with you as it might be required at the entrance of the ruins.
  • Mobility scooters are not allowed.
  • Pawsitively Welcome! We love hosting small furry companions! We welcome dogs up to 10 kg and 40 cm tall. To keep all our guests comfortable, please keep your pup on a leash (or cuddled in your arms while inside buildings) and kindly clean up after them. We can’t wait to host you and your four-legged best friend!
  • Please inform us immediately if you have any food or drink intolerances or allergies. Please send us an email or give us a call, and we will let you know if we can provide a suitable alternative.
  • Non-alcoholic soft drinks are available for guests who do not drink alcohol
  • A children’s menu can be adapted to suit their needs and preferences upon request
  • Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request, making the tasting experience suitable for different dietary needs
  • For the private tour option, Italian, French, Spanish, and German are available upon request and subject to guide availability.
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or impairments because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs
  • Not wheelchair accessibile
  • Not recommended for travelers with visual impairments

Cancellation policy

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

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