Pompeii Food & Wine Tour | Finest Dining and Best Flavors

About Pompeii's Food & Wine Tours

Tourists enjoying pompeii food indoors.Served plates of pasta on a table with white wine.

Take a food and wine tour of Pompeii to learn about the delicious foods and wines of this old area. As you walk through the sites, you'll learn about the food of Pompeii and get to try some of the city's favorites.

One of the best parts of the tour is going to an old bakery where "panis quadratus." This bakery is famous for Pompiee's bread. Learn about the traditional baking methods used by ancient bakers. Try some freshly baked bread that tastes like the bread that the people of Pompeii ate.

Try some wine at Pompeii that has a rich & fruity taste. Learn about the types of grapes grown in the area by going to a nearby farm. You can try different drinks to learn about grape growing in the past.

Pompeiian Bar is another interesting stop where people get together to eat and drink. In ancient Pompeii, people liked to eat fish, olives, and cheeses, so try some of those foods.

During the food & wine tour, your guide will tell you about the best food in Pompeii. Learn about the effects caused by the taste of food from the volcanic dirt in the area. Through the tastes and smells of old Pompeii, this unique experience will take you back in time.

Tour Highlights

Spend an entire day at the tourist sites and discover the ancient city. Pompeii is different from your everyday city which will have a cafe on every corner. Finding the perfect spot to enjoy the finest food in Pompeii and relax while dining can be challenging.
Visit one of the best restaurants in Pompeii Italy Pompeii Scavi Cafe to satisfy your hunger. This is the only restaurant within the walls of Pompeii that can help you energize yourself.
This walk of the old city of Pompeii with a local guide will take you back in time.
Check out Mt. Vesuvius in Naples, which is close by, and have lunch and wine tasting at a farm.
Learn about daily Roman life by stopping by shops, bars, and old homes like the Domus at Pompeii's main street- Decumanus Major.
Your guide will introduce you to the sites like the Forum, the market, and the Basilica. He will also inform you about Pompeii's busy past.
Visit Pompeii and then take a trip to a nearby farm at the base of Mt. Vesuvius for a real Italian lunch and wine tasting. Local wine experts who have been making wine for many generations can teach you about growing methods that are hundreds of years old.
A taste session with four different wines. A cool Limoncello shot will let you enjoy the flavors of the best food from the area.

Visitor Highlights

Food market outside the site of the excavated ancient Roman city of Pompei

Explore Pompeii: Visit the ancient city of Pompeii covered by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius long ago. Admire the old streets, houses, and buildings preserved over time.
Taste Local Wines: Visit vineyards near Mount Vesuvius. The soil there is special because of the volcano, and it makes delicious wines. You'll get to taste these unique wines with snacks.
Eat at a Farmhouse: Have lunch at a farmhouse called an agriturismo. They serve yummy local food like pasta, cheese, and meats from nearby farms.
Go up Mount Vesuvius: Take a drive up the volcano! You'll see amazing views of the Bay of Naples and the area around. Walk to the top of the volcano and look inside the crater.
Cooking Fun: Try making some traditional Italian dishes like pizza or pastry with local chefs.
Learn About Culture: Discover why food and wine are so important in this part of Italy and how people have been cooking for centuries.
Relax and Enjoy: Take time to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and maybe explore some small towns nearby.

Travel Tips

Research Local Cuisine: Learn about the local foods and highlights of Pompeii. Find places or food tours that serve authentic dishes from Pompeii.
Wine Tasting: Try some of Campania's well-known & family-run wineries. Taste the wines like Lacryma Christi and Aglianico! To learn about the wine culture of the area, you could visit nearby vineyards on a wine trip.
Visit Local Markets: You can find fresh food, cheeses, and salted meats in Pompeii's markets. Talk to local sellers to know the best places to eat in Pompeii. Try foods from the area, like tomatoes, olive oil, and cow cheese.
Join a Food Tour: Book an organized food tour to see real restaurants, wineries, and food markets in Pompeii. You can join small groups of visitors to learn about the regional tastes and cooking customs.
Try Street Food in Pompeii: Try wood-fired pizza Portafoglio (folded pizza), and Sfogliatella (pastry filled with ricotta). You can have Pompeii's seafood meals. Find trattorias or street sellers in your area that sell these foods.

Know Before You Go

What to Bring

Comfortable Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for exploring sites like Pompeii and navigating vineyards or food markets.
Sun Protection: Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to shield yourself from the sun.
Small Backpack or Bag: Carry a small backpack to hold essentials like a water bottle, or camera.

What not to Bring

Don't bring large bags or heavy backpacks. Backpacks are hard to carry around and might not be allowed in certain places.
Avoid wearing shoes that aren't comfy for walking, like high heels or flip-flops. Wear sneakers or comfortable shoes instead.
You don't need to bring your snacks or drinks. The tour will provide food and wine for you to enjoy.
Leave valuable things like expensive jewellery or lots of money at home. Keep only what you need, like a camera or phone, and keep them safe.

Getting There

You can ride a bus or train from nearby cities like Naples. They're safe and simple to use.
Sign up for a tour that includes transportation to Pompeii. They'll pick you up and drop you off.
If you're with your family, you can drive to Pompeii. Just follow signs and park in nearby lots.
Grab an air-conditioned taxi from your hotel or town to Pompeii. Ask about the fare first.
If you're close by, you can even walk to Pompeii. Just use a map or follow signs.