Pompeii tour from Naples: Ruins, wine tasting & lunch

The wines come from the same volcanic soil that buried Pompeii.

A full-day tour from Naples combines a two-hour guided or self-guided walk through Pompeii's ruins with a wine tasting and lunch on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. You'll see the theater, thermal baths, and wealthy residents' homes, then learn how the region's volcanic ground shapes wines like Falanghina and Lacryma Christi. Transportation from central Naples hotels, entrance tickets (on some options), a guide or audioguide, and a Mediterranean lunch with local wines are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pompeii tour with wine tasting and lunch

• Depart from Naples pick up point
• Visit Pompeii ruins for two hours
• Walk vineyards on Mt. Vesuvius slopes
• Enjoy wine tasting and Mediterranean lunch
• Return to Naples pick up points

The experience

The day starts with a pickup from one of several central Naples hotels between 8am and 8:45am, depending on which location you choose. A modern coach carries the group to Pompeii, where you spend around two hours exploring the excavations with either a live guide (in English, Spanish, or Italian) or an audioguide. You'll walk through the large theater, the necropolis, the thermal baths, and the houses of the wealthiest residents: the structures that survived the eruption and show how daily life actually worked in an ancient Roman city.

After Pompeii, a brief walk takes you through vineyards on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius itself. The guide explains how the same volcanic soil that buried the city in 79 AD now fertilizes the grapes, giving the wines their distinctive character. You'll learn about varieties like Aglianico, Falanghina, and Lacryma Christi: wines that have been made here for centuries, shaped by periodic lava flows and the mineral-rich earth beneath them.

The tour ends with a Mediterranean lunch tasting served with 100% local products and wines. You sit down to eat and drink in the region where both were made, tasting several of those wines alongside the food. The return journey brings you back to your original pickup point in Naples, with the full day taking six to seven hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Walking tour of Pompeii with a live guide or audioguide.
• transportation by modern coach from Naples.
• a brief walk through vineyards on Mount Vesuvius slopes.
• wine tasting with several local varieties.
• Mediterranean lunch made from local products and served with wines.
• live commentary on board during the drive.

Options for this experience

3 options

Regular tour, tickets not includedGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:45

Regular group tour, ticket includedGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:45Tickets

VIP TourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:45Minibus

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Napoli City Vision

Is this one for you?Pick the VIP Tour for a smaller group navigating the ruins and vineyard together, or the Regular Group Tour if you prefer a larger shared group. Choose the live guide to hear stories about the houses and thermal baths as you walk, or the audioguide to move through the two-hour ruins section at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I see during the two hours in Pompeii?

The Pompeii walk covers the large theater, the necropolis, the thermal baths, and the houses of wealthy residents: the major structures that show how the city functioned before the eruption. A live guide or audioguide narrates what you're standing in front of.

Do I need to buy a ticket to Pompeii separately, or is it included?

Entrance tickets to the excavations are included in the Regular Group Tour With Ticket and VIP Tour options. If you book the Regular Tour without Tickets, you can purchase admission at the site on the day of the tour.

What wines will I taste during lunch?

The tasting includes several local varieties grown on Mount Vesuvius slopes: Falanghina, Lacryma Christi, Aglianico, and other renowned regional wines, all served alongside Mediterranean lunch dishes made from local products.

Where do I get picked up, and what time does the tour start?

Pickups happen from central Naples hotels between 8am and 8:45am, depending on location: Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Royal Continental Hotel, Grand Hotel Santa Lucia, Bar Pic Nic at Molo Beverello, NH Panorama Hotel, Hotel Naples, UNAHOTELS Napoli, and Starhotels Terminus. Arrive 10 minutes early at your chosen location, and the driver will meet you holding a sign with your name.

How long is the entire tour, and when do I get back to Naples?

The tour runs six to seven hours total, including the drive from Naples, two hours in Pompeii, the vineyard walk, lunch, and the return journey to your original pickup point.