Pompeii Guided Tour and Tasting Experience inside the Ruins

Pompeii Guided Tour and Tasting Experience inside the Ruins

By Askos Tours

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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.

Activity location

Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
- 80045, Pompeii, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Scavi di Pompei - Biglietteria Porta Marina Superiore
- 2 Via Villa dei Misteri
- 80045, Pompei, Campania, Italy

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Pompeii Guided Tour and Tasting Experience inside the Ruins

3h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:30

Price details

RM 395.32 x 1 AdultRM 395.32

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

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.
Only dogs that do not exceed 10kg in weight and a maximum height of 40cm are allowed; admitted animals must be on a leash and held in the arms inside the buildings and it is mandatory to collect their excrement
PLEASE INFORM US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD OR DRINK INTOLLERANCE/ALLERGY. PLEASE WRITE US AN EMAIL or call and we will let you know if we can help for an alternative if possibile.
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

Activity itinerary

Pompeii Archaeological Park

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.

Forum of Pompeii

15m
Admission ticket included

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

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.

House and Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus

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.

Via dell’Abbondanza

15m
Admission ticket included

Walk trough the main street of Pompeii

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.

Thermopolium di Aselina

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.

House of Menander

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

Garden of the Fugitives

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.

Insula dei Casti Amanti

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.

Casa della Nave Europa

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.

Casina dell'Aquila

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

Location

Activity location

Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
- 80045, Pompeii, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Scavi di Pompei - Biglietteria Porta Marina Superiore
- 2 Via Villa dei Misteri
- 80045, Pompei, Campania, Italy

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