Pompeii Roman Banquet & Costume Experience , Optional Ruins Tour

Duration4h

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LanguagesEnglish, Chinese

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

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

Options

Pompeii Entry + Roman Banquet

COSTUME + POMPEII ADMISSION: After the meal, continue independently into the archaeological park using the included QR entry ticket.
Duration: 4 hours: No guide; explore at your own pace. Approx. 3-4 hours.
Themed ancient-Roman Meal: (welcome entrée, focaccia, glass of wine) with senator/matrona costume at Caupona restaurant.

Complete Meat Meal & Costume

Duration: 2 hours: 2-hour experience. Self-arrival at Caupona. Lunch 12:00–16:30 or dinner 18:30–23:00.
Roman feast + Costume: Five-course Roman feast with water, cover charge, and a glass of local wine, plus costume.
Seafood upgrade: Switch to the Complete Seafood Menu for €4 more per person; advance request required.

Roman Banquet & Costume

Duration: 2 hours: 2-hour experience. Self-arrival at Caupona. Lunch 12:00–16:30 or dinner 18:30–23:00.
Roman Focaccia Menu: Themed ancient-Roman meal (welcome entrée, focaccia, glass of wine) with senator/matrona costume at Caupona restaurant.
Important: This option does not include Pompeii Archaeological Park admission or a live guide.

English Guide tour (2:30PM)

MEAL&COSTUME&POMPEII&EN GUIDE: Entry-menu dinner and costume, then a guided 2-hour walk through Pompeii with a licensed English-speaking guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Typical flow: Your guide will meet you at the Pompeii Archaeological Park entrance at 2:30 PM,Please arrive at least 15–20 minutes early.
LUNCH TIME: Enjoy lunch on your own at any time between 12:00 and 14:30.

Chinese Guide tour (2:30PM)

MEAL+COSTUME+POMPEII+CN GUIDE: Entry-menu dinner and costume, then a guided 2-hour walk through Pompeii with a licensed Chinese-speaking guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Typical flow: Your guide will meet you at the Pompeii Archaeological Park entrance at 2:30 PM,Please arrive at least 15–20 minutes early.
LUNCH TIME: Enjoy lunch on your own at any time between 12:00 and 14:30.

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

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.

Lounge Bar La Caupona
Archaeological Park of Pompeii

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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 faraway logo sign; exact spot reconfirmed before your trip.

End point

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 faraway logo sign; exact spot reconfirmed before your trip.

Additional information

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important: Your final Faraway voucher and any admission/tour documents included in your selected option will be sent via Viator Message Traveler approximately 1–3 days before the experience. Please check your Viator messages before your visit.
For guided options, we may also contact you via WhatsApp shortly before the tour for guide coordination.
Pompeii admission is included only with the Entry and Guided options.
Pompeii Archaeological Park has uneven ancient surfaces and requires extended walking. Guests with reduced mobility should consider their selected option carefully.
Menu content may vary according to the selected banquet option and seasonal availability.

Cancellation policy

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