Pompeii: Wine Tasting & 3-Course Lunch at Historic Vineyard

What happens when you taste wine grown in Pompeii's shadow?

You'll walk through a working vineyard on four hectares near Pompeii's archaeological site, see how wine is made in both ancient and modern ways, then sit down to a three-course meal with three wines included. The private format and the historical setting (where you're literally standing on layers of 79 AD and 18th-century ruins) mean you're not rushing through a standard tasting. Plan for a few hours total, and bring an appetite.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pompeii vineyard tour and wine tasting

• Arrive at Bosco de' Medici Winery
• Visit Experimental Vineyard
• Explore historical structures and ruins
• Tour the wine cellar and refining room
• Enjoy welcome snack with bruschetta
• Taste assorted Italian cured meats and cheese
• Eat paccheri pasta with Mt. Vesuvius tomatoes
• Have traditional Italian dessert
• Sample three different wines including sparkling

The experience

The vineyard sits on four hectares just outside the archaeological site, and the first thing you notice is how the land itself tells the story. Your guide walks you through the experimental rows (Piedirosso, Aglianico, Caprettone, Falanghina) the grapes that grow here now, and then past the irrigation channel the Bourbons built centuries ago, the ruins of an 18th-century family villa, and down into the cellar where wine ferments in terracotta amphorae buried underground, the same way it was made two thousand years ago. It's not a museum piece. It's a working winery that happens to be built on top of history.

The tour itself runs about 15 minutes through the vineyard proper, moving between the experimental plots, the historical structures, and the winemaking room where you see the stainless steel silos and wooden barrels side by side. After that, you sit down to a three-course meal: bruschetta with olive oil to start, then a tasting plate of Provolone del Monaco with jam, Neapolitan salami, prosciutto, and smoked scamorza, followed by paccheri pasta with tomatoes from Mount Vesuvius and basil. Three wines come with it, including a sparkling one, and then a babà with limoncello and pastry cream to finish. The whole thing is private, so you're not moving through a crowd or keeping pace with a group schedule.

What makes this different from a standard wine tour near Pompeii is the setting itself. You're standing on land that was buried in 79 AD and then farmed again, and the winery has chosen to keep the archaeological layers visible (the old channels, the villa foundations, the amphorae in the cellar) instead of building over them. The guide explains how they're using ancient methods alongside modern equipment, so you're tasting wine made in a place that remembers how to do this. If you have dietary needs, vegetarian options are available with advance notice, and the whole property is wheelchair accessible, so the logistics don't get in the way.

What’s included

Your experience includes a private guided tour through the four-hectare vineyard, a walk past the historical structures and archaeological remains on the property, a visit to the winemaking room and cellar, a three-course meal featuring bruschetta, a tasting plate of Italian cured meats and cheese, paccheri pasta with Mount Vesuvius tomatoes, and babà with limoncello, plus three wine tastings including a sparkling wine.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:30, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bosco de Medici Winery

Is this one for you?This is for anyone who wants to taste wine in a place with real history underneath it, without the logistics of arranging transport, entry, and a meal separately: the private format and the historical setting on the property are what make it different from a standard winery visit near Pompeii.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

How long does the whole experience take?

The vineyard tour itself is about 15 minutes, followed by the three-course meal and wine tasting. Plan for a few hours total.

Is this tour private or in a group?

It's a private tour, so you're not sharing the experience with other visitors.

What wines are included?

Three different wines are included with the meal, including a sparkling wine. The vineyard grows Piedirosso, Aglianico, Caprettone, and Falanghina.

Can I get a vegetarian meal?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Let the provider know when you book.

Is the vineyard accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

How close is this to Pompeii?

The vineyard is located just outside the Pompeii archaeological site.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Check with the provider about pickup or transport arrangements when booking.