About this tour
Combine archaeology with culinary tradition on this 6-hour Pompeian adventure. Start with a small-group guided walk through the ancient Roman ruins, then head to a family home where you'll cook alongside Mamma using recipes rooted in Neapolitan heritage. Hands-on pasta-making, wine, and a family-style meal round out the experience. You'll leave with new techniques and written recipes to recreate the day at home.
Highlights
- Two-hour guided tour of Pompeii ruins with expert archaeologist
- Pasta-making in an authentic Italian family kitchen
- Learn generations-old Neapolitan cooking secrets hands-on
- Three-course family lunch with wine included
- Small group maximum 16 people for intimate experience
- Take home written family recipes
- Suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
You'll start at Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide navigating the preserved Roman streets, explaining daily life frozen in ash. After the tour, you'll travel to Mamma's home—a working kitchen where cooking happens as it has for decades. Expect to roll up your sleeves: you'll knead, shape, and cook pasta whilst learning why technique matters more than fancy equipment. Lunch is unhurried, eaten as families do here, with plenty of wine and conversation. The recipes you take away aren't glossy cards; they're practical notes from someone who's made these dishes thousands of times.
Good to know
Book minimum two people. Water and wine provided during the day. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing in a kitchen and walking archaeological sites. Public transport nearby if you need it. No gratuities included in the price, but tipping is customary.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.