Pompeii Guided Tour with Tasting Experience inside the Ruins

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 28 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Askos Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine tasting of 3 locally produced celebrated wines (white, red, sparkling)
Included: Meals: Selection of local cured meats and cheeses, fruit jam, fresh mozzarella, traditional neapolitan taralli
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional Archaeologist Guide: Expert-led tour with personal headsets for clear audio.
Included: Admission fees: Pompeii "Express" entrance ticket: Fast-track priority access to skip line delays.
Included: Headsets

Not included

Not included: Transportation: Hotel pickup, drop-off, and round-trip transport to the Pompeii ruins.
Not included: Extra Food & Drinks: Any additional meals, beverages, or personal expenses beyond the tour.
Not included: Guide Gratuities: Optional tips for your tour guide are not included.

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

5 min Admission 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.
Stop 2

15 min Admission included

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

10 min Admission 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.
Stop 4

15 min Admission 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.
Via dell’Abbondanza

15 min Admission included

Walk trough the main street of Pompeii
Lupanar

10 min Admission included

The Lupanar is Pompeii’s most famous brothel and a striking testament to the city’s everyday social life in Pompeii.
Stop 7

15 min Admission 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.
Stop 8

15 min Admission included

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
Stop 9

15 min Admission 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.
Stop 10

15 min Admission 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.
Stop 11

10 min Admission 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.
Stop 12

40 min Admission 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Please meet our staff at the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina

SUPERIORE", opposite to a restaurant called Hortus.

They will be holding an ASKOS TOURS sign to be recognized.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

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

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"