Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours 4.9 (13)

Wine tasting in Rome

Subterranean wine cellars, artisanal cheese shops and buzzing terraces of ivy-clad wine bars.

Dinner in Rome doesn't start until 8-8:30 pm, so do like the Romans do and join in the evening ritual of aperitivo from around 7 pm

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Join a Rome local who’s passionate about Italian wines and sharing six of the best with you
  • Sample 3 wines from the region, paired with food specialties which can change depending on the availability of seasonal ingredients - this is the real deal!
  • Visit unique spots where you can enjoy a glass of wine and learn a little about how it was made
  • Your host will share with you the secrets of how food and wine are traditionally paired, and how and why wine is part of the local culture
  • Stroll through the city and soak up the atmosphere as you immerse yourself in its wine culture, flitting between wine bars or choosing to settle in at one you love
  • Your experience will be designed around your tastes and preferences, and will help you discover local wines that you’ll love

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

3 hours in the city with a host
Private and personalised itinerary
3 tastings of wines paired with local cheeses, meats or breads
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Authentic local knowledge and insights
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Additional food and drink
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

When in Rome, drink wine… isn’t that how the saying goes? You’ll join one of our local Rome hosts to sip your way around Italy’s diverse wine regions, without ever setting foot outside of Rome.

Wander through the ancient cobbled streets and stop at a handpicked venue, where you’ll sample a different wine accompanied by traditional Roman specialties like fried globe artichokes (if they’re in season) or shards of Pecorino Romano.

Learn how to pair wine with food as you sip on six selected red and white wines and nibble slices of Prosciutto, specialty cheeses, and olives, discovering a variety of places like a subterranean wine cellar, an artisanal cheese shop, and the buzzing terrace of a wine bar.

Just let us know your style so your host can choose a bar to suit your vibe, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Whether at a subterranean wine cellar, or an ivy-clad al-fresco terrace, a cobbled piazza where tables spill around a crumbling fountain, or a sleek, trendy bar in fashionable Centro, you’ll discover the diversity of the region’s wines.

You could flit between a few bars or settle in at one, and if you’re having a good time (which we’re sure you will be), pull up a chair and stay awhile when your experience finishes.

The night is still young!

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Cheryl, Oct 2024

Alex was very informative and took us to fun restaurants with great wine. He was very flexible with our preferences and schedule.

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Judith, Sep 2024

Indira is an “in the know” and fascinating person in her own right. She took me to this magical “secret” roof top terrace overlooking the Forum, where we sampled delicious wines, cheese etc. An experience I never would have had as a tourist on my own.

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Wayne, Sep 2024

I booked this for a client who just RAVED about this tour. They said they LOVED their guide Alex. He made sure that they had a wonderful time trying the wines and having snacks - a fabulous way to celebrate their wedding anniversary!

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Barbara, Jun 2024

The itinerary showed wine tasting with 3 reds and 3 whites. That did not happen.

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Martin, May 2024

Had a great afternoon roaming around Rome stopping for snacks and wine. Massimo our guide was on point with additional info.

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Emily, Apr 2024

Alex was smart and funny and put us at ease. He also helped us do things that might have been intimidating without a Roman by our side. It was a big plus to me that he is an artist and knows a lot about art and history.

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