12. in Pompeii guided tours · Two hours, then an onsite tasting
Guided Tour of Pompeii with Optional Tasting Experience on Site
Choose Pompeii Tour and Tasting for a guided walk followed by wine, cured meats and cheeses inside the site. The tasting comes only with that English option; the cheaper walks don't include it.
By Chiara Vitale · Operator: Askos Tours · Viator data from October 19, 2026 · prices, options and terms rechecked November 8, 2026 · no change · Sources checked
Every day. The listed start times cover several options; confirm the departure for Pompeii Tour and Tasting. Meeting point for this option: Porta Marina Superiore, opposite Hortus. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation. Other options start lower, from €29.50; they are compared below.
Photos from the operator's listing.
Our check of this tour
| Time inside Pompeii | 2 h guided, then 1 h tasting |
|---|---|
| Whole day | 3 h |
| Park entry | Included |
| Exact Pompeii ticket | Included, type not named |
| Villa of the Mysteries | Not named in the listing; ask which ticket is included |
| Group | Shared group: up to 20 |
| Meeting point | Porta Marina Superiore, opposite Hortus |
| Price | From €85 per adult, Pompeii Tour and Tasting option |
| Main trade-off | The cheaper language options omit the tasting, and villa ticket coverage isn't named. |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named option; park rules from the park ticket table. Viator record data from October 19, 2026.
Is this tour right for you?
Book Pompeii Tour and Tasting if you want food and wine after the guided visit. This English option takes 3 hours overall. The cheaper language options cover the walk without the tasting.
Meet at Porta Marina opposite Hortus for 2 hours with an archaeologist. Stay inside for a 1-hour tasting of local wines with cured meats and cheeses. Entry and the tasting are included; arrange your own travel to Pompeii.
Use the tasting option's own price when comparing. Check villa access on its included ticket, and ask about tasting arrangements for children. A child's discounted park entry requires ID.
Which option?
Optional Tasting Experience: If you choose this option, you will enjoy a tasting experience in the ruins after your guided tour.
German Guided Tour: Pompeii online ticket with extra guided tour in German.
English Guided Tour: Pompeii online ticket with extra guided tour in English.
Italian Guided Tour: Pompeii online ticket with extra guided tour in Italian.
French Guided Tour: Pompeii online ticket with extra guided tour in French.
Portuguese Guided Tour: Pompeii online ticket with extra guided tour in Portuguese.
Spanish Guided Tour : Pompeii online ticket with extra guided tour in Spanish.
Prices are the lowest listed price per option, per adult; the booking page shows the price for your date. Viator records data from October 19, 2026.
How does the day work?
- Pompeii: A 2-hour guided walk, then a 1-hour onsite tasting of wine, cured meats and cheeses.
What's included?
- 2h Pompeii guided tour
- Admission fees
- Meals
What's not included?
- Transportation
These two lists are the operator's for the whole product; where they disagree with Pompeii Tour and Tasting, that option decides. Park entry is in this option's price.
Departure times in the listing: 09:00, 09:10, 09:15, 09:20, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30; they are tour start times, not the time of the first stop, and they cover several options, so confirm yours when booking.
Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
What should I know before booking?
- Select Pompeii Tour and Tasting for the food and wine.
- This option runs in English and takes 3 hours overall.
- Meet at Porta Marina opposite Hortus.
- Bring ID or a passport for children using discounted park entry.
- Ask about tasting arrangements for children before booking.
- Check Villa of the Mysteries access on the included ticket.
Operator's conditions on Viator; park rules on names, bags and re-entry from its visitor regulations. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
How is it rated?
Combined rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 714 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
Which tour should I choose instead?
2 Hours Pompeii Group Tour with Archaeologist Guide and Skip the Line
Pompeii: 2H Small Group tour with an Archaeologist and ticket
