Central Italy’s volcanic terrain is perfect for growing wine grapes. Not far outside Rome are hillsides festooned with vineyards.
The best wine tasting tours in Rome introduce you to the diverse flavors of Italian wines, either in the city or on a scenic day trip. Of all the things to do in Rome, wine tours pair sightseeing and tasting in a lovely way.
Check out my top 3 picks for wine tasting tours in Rome, or keep reading for more information on what’s available.
“A great way to see and experience Tuscany. Enrika was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the entire experience. I would highly recommend City Wonders.” Kristine, Getyourguide
Tuscany’s hilltop villages and slopes striped in grape vines have become some of the country’s most emblematic images. Despite its distance from Rome, you can tack on a day trip to this storied region during your stay in Italy’s capital.
City Wonders‘ Tuscany guided day trip with lunch and wine tasting is one of our top choices for Montepulciano tours from Rome. The combination of sightseeing and tasty treats make this tour an alluring addition to any Roman itinerary.
Your guided day trip to Tuscany begins at Piazza del Popolo near the obelisk. You'll board a comfortable coach for the 2-hour ride to Montepulciano.
This full-day tour lasts approximately 13 hours. Be sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the 7:30 departure by coach.
Tickets for people ages 15 and up cost €129 per person. Children ages 2 to 14 can participate for €95 per person. Children ages 1 and under can accompany their guardians for free, but you must make a reservation for them at the time of booking.
Embark on a 2-hour journey north to Montepulciano. Your well-read guide will make the views even more enjoyable with stories and facts. In Montepulciano, follow your guide through the hilly streets for a walking tour including a stop at San Biagio Church and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. Let your appetite build as you board the coach for a short drive to a vineyard. Savor a three-course lunch and Tuscany's most celebrated wines in a farmhouse cellar. With full bellies, your next stop is Pienza, a village known for pecorino cheese, balsamic vinegar and more. You'll have 1 hour to explore on your own before the 2-hour return drive to Rome.
Your expert guide will lead the tour in English.
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues or wheelchair users. The tour provider also does not recommend bringing strollers due to uneven surfaces and hills.
This Tuscany day tour involves considerable walking and standing, so appropriate footwear is advised. Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, as you will be entering a church. Book this tour well in advance, as it is likely to sell out.
Our review
This tour earns our highest praise for its convenience and inclusions. Ideal for a short stay in Italy, you’ll be immersed in the beauty of Tuscany in two of the region’s most appealing towns. The addition of a multi-course meal with wines at a vineyard is the icing on the cake.
“It was a fantastic experience to visit the winery and not least to have the town’s history told by a very competent and sweet guide.” Christina, Getyourguide
Discover Frascati, one of the best wine regions to visit in Italy, only 45 minutes outside of Rome. ItaliaTours‘s Frascati Wine Road from Rome tour with tasting and lunch gifts you with time at a renowned wine cellar, bites at Frascati artisan shops and a sumptuous lunch at a local trattoria. Feast on porchetta, pasta, biscotti and more, washed down with DOCG vintages.
After you've made your way from Rome to the Frascati train station, your guide will greet you outside the station exit with a sign reading "Old Frascati". ItaliaTours recommends taking the 9:45 AM train from Roma Termini.
This getaway lasts approximately 3.5 hours, not including travel time. Train travel time between Rome and Frascati takes between 30 to 45 minutes each way.
Tickets for people ages 18 and up cost €105 per person, and children between 6 and 17 can join for €95 per person. Children ages 5 and under can accompany their guardians for no additional cost, but you must make reservations for them at the time of booking. This tour does not provide transportation between Rome and Frascati. Train travel between Roma Termini and Frascati Station is inexpensive and faster than car travel. Train tickets are about €2 per person each way.
Starting out from the Frascati station, your driver-guide will escort you to family winery based in a 16th-century farmhouse. Spend about an hour trying their top wines, strolling among the vines and discovering the ancient wine cellar and Roman caves. After whetting your appetite at the winery, your guide will lead you through Frascati for more samples and a satisfying lunch. As you are free to choose your return time, you'll have the opportunity to spend as much time as you'd like to soak in the tranquility of this quaint village.
Your knowledgeable guide and winery staff will conduct the tour in English.
This tour is not possible for people with mobility issues.
This tour involves considerable walking and standing, so wear appropriate footwear. You can extend your stay in Frascati well after the end of your tour. Trains run from the Frascati station to Roma Termini on the hour until 10:30 pm.
Our review
This break from Rome tops our list on quick getaways that add depth to your Eternal City sojourn. With wine tasting at a historic site, lunch and an afternoon absorbing small-town marvels, this tour packs a lot into a short period of time.
3 – Wine & Food Paring Dinner with Sommelier near the Pantheon
“Great experience – excellent food, wine & knowledgeable friendly host! Beautiful restaurant, well worth a visit!” Julie, Viator
Turn your nightly repast into something special with Gourmetaly‘s Rome gourmet dinner with wine parings! Servers will ply you with wine, eats, and stories in a landmark restaurant atop age-old wine cellars. These food tours in Rome add an element of luxury to your day while saving your feet from the typical walking food tour.
Meet at the Elephant Statue in the Piazza della Minerva. Your guide will lead you on the short walk to the restaurant.
Your meal and wine tasting will last about 2.5 hours. Be sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
People ages 18 and up can take part in this evening for €145 per person. With the event's focus on wine, it's not recommended for non-drinkers.
Follow your guide from the Piazza della Minerva to the restaurant near the Pantheon. Wake up your taste buds the with an aperitivo in the wine cellar before settling in for a three-course meal. Your meal will include a starter, a pasta course, a meat or vegetarian main dish and a dessert, all centering around seasonal ingredients. Each course is expertly paired with a wine, and your server will enhance your dining with plenty of facts and cultural tidbits.
Book your meal with either English- or Italian-speaking guides and servers.
This tour isn't accessible to wheelchair users.
Archeological studies occasionally cause the cellar and caves to be closed to guests. There is a vegetarian option for each course, but please notify the tour provider of your needs when you book. This meal isn't adaptable for vegan or gluten-free travelers. Note that this meal is a shared experience with a small group of other guests at your table.
Our review
So much more than a meal, Gourmetaly’s dinner with wine pairing combines personalized service with delicious eats in a historic setting. Great flavors and a memorable locale make this booking a crowd pleaser.
“Our food and wine tour in Rome was simply the best experience and the highlight of our trip.” Grace, Getyourguide
Food, wine and Rome as a backdrop: it’s hard to imagine a more tempting way to spend a morning. The Roman Food Tour has curated a half-day trip spanning two meals and crammed with 25 different tastings. Nibble and sip choice offerings at cafes, bakeries and the city’s largest market on one of the best food tours in Rome.
Meet your guide outside of La Siciliana Roma, located at Via Cipro 93. The restaurant is within a short walk from the Vatican.
The Rome Food Tour with Market Visit lasts 4 hours. Please arrive at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the start of your tour.
Tickets for adults cost €99 per person ages 13 and up. Children ages 12 and under can join the tour for €85 per person. This experience is also bookable for private groups of four or more people. Prices begin at €760 per group or €190 per person.
While the itinerary is not set in stone, you will follow your enthusiastic guide to five different restaurants and to the city's largest market. You'll begin your walk at La Pasticceria Siciliana for coffee or tea and a pastry. After a sugar and caffeine boost, wander to four more eateries for food and wine tastings. After warming up your palate, sit down to lunch in a restaurant to savor wines paired with lunch. Be sure to save room for dessert, either at a bakery or a gelateria.
You can schedule this food and wine experience with seasoned guides in English, French or Spanish.
This tour is wheelchair accessible. With Rome's many uneven pavements, it's wise to travel with a helper for areas that may be challenging for a solo wheelchair user.
The Rome Food Tour with Market Visit is one of the only culinary excursions suitable for a wide range of special diets. If you are vegan or have a nut, dairy or gluten intolerance, make a note of your needs at the time of booking.
Our review
The Roman Food Tour has scoured the city for prime examples of Italy’s culinary masterpieces. We love this tour for not only its generous offerings, but also that it is accessible for people with mobility issues and can be modified for special diets.
“This is a must to have experience while in Rome.” Banipreet, GetYourGuide
Ancient Rome was not designed for cars. The twisting warren of lanes are perfect for a bike ride. Make it an e bike, and your jaunt up and down the city’s famed Seven Hills will be a breeze. As if that weren’t enough, you’ll kick off the soiree with wine and antipasto.
EsBike Tours waits until after sunset to show you Rome. Wheel past the Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Colosseumwith a small group as a seasoned guide gives you the low-down on all that you see.
Meet your guide at Via Antonio Rosmini, 22, a few blocks south of Roma Termini Station.
This evening e-bike food tour lasts approximately 4 hours. Please meet at the departure point about 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour.
Tickets for this tour cost €70 per person.
Fuel up for your ride with antipasti and wine before pedaling through the Monti neighborhood, Vatican City and the Centro Storico. You'll pass by must-see landmarks like the Campo de'Fiori, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Capitoline Hill. The trip concludes near the Colosseum.
You can book these tours with experienced guides that speak English, French, Spanish or Italian. The tour may be operated in more than one language.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not appropriate for people with limited mobility.
If you are traveling with children under 12, they may be riding on an infant seat, a trailer bike or a cargo bike. The amount of food served during this excursion is more of a snack than a meal.
Our review
It’s hard to beat a tour that takes you to the best of Rome in a novel way. Add a light meal, a low price, great guides and the city lit after dark, and you have a five-star excursion.
“If there were more stars I would give them. The tour was incredible and our guide Silvia was amazing and made it so much fun and comfortable.” Sam, Viator
Trastevere at dusk is sure to enchant you. This trendy quarter hugging the Tiber River is laced with meandering lanes hung with greenery and drying laundry. Picturesque Trastevere is also a culinary hotspot, and Devour Tours has assembled a delightful walking excursion filled with pauses for wine and snacks that will leave you happily sated.
Meet your guide and fellow tasters at Bar II Siciliano, Piazza di San Cosimato, 61.
Expect to spend about 3 hours on this evening food tour.
Tickets cost €110 per person of any age. With this tour's heavy emphasis on wines, it's not recommended for people under 18 or non-drinkers.
While the route may vary, you'll make your way from Piazza San Cosimato to your ending point at Piazza Trilussa.
You'll embark on this tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Fill up with 10 food samples and six drinks at five establishments. Possible stops include Dispensa A Ripa, Suppli Roma, Bar San Calisto, Latteria Trastevere and Checco er Carettiere.
Tours in Trastevere can be challenging for people with mobility issues. However, if you alert your tour provider of your needs at the time of booking, Devour Tours will do their best to accommodate you.
This tour isn't suitable for vegans or people who suffer from celiac disease.
Our review
Devour Tours’s guides earn our rave reviews for their engaging presentation, knowledge and passion for food and the neighborhood. Don’t eat beforehand! You will partake in enough food to equal dinner.
7 – Tuscany in One Day with 3-Course Lunch and Wine Pairing
“The landscape and our tour guide were exceptional. Tuscany is breathtaking.” Ian, Viator
How to fit all your desires into a short vacation is a conundrum. If you only have a handful of days in Rome and are itching for the beauty of Tuscany, you can make it happen with a best of Tuscany in one day tour. With round-trip transportation, guided explorations, wine tastings and lunch, this wine tour ticks off lots of must-dos with one reasonable purchase.
Board your climate-controlled coach at the Piazza del Popolo, near the fountains with the lions and obelisk. Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your departure time.
This full-day tour lasts approximately 12 hours, starting at 7:30 AM. Road travel times consume about 6 hours.
Ticket prices vary according to season. Tickets for people ages 15 and up cost from €100 per person in the low season to €140 per person in the high season. Children ages 2 to 14 can participate for €95 per person to €130 per person, and children 1 and under can join their guardians for free.
Begin with a relaxing ride north through the countryside to Montepulciano. After a little less than a 2.5-hour drive, guides will lead you on a guided tour of the medieval town. Cap off your visit to Montepulciano with a stop for a tasting at a wine cellar. Make a brief stop at Sant'Antimo Abbey before a restoring lunch at a farmhouse and winery. Feeling sated, climb aboard the bus for the short ride to Pienza, a town famous for its handicrafts and artisan foods. Explore this quintessentially Tuscan village for 45 minutes before the 2.5-hour return drive to central Rome.
This Tuscan day tour with wine tasting is led in English by experienced guides.
The hilly terrain and cobbled streets of Tuscan towns make this tour unsuitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues.
You will do a lot of walking on this tour, so comfortable shoes are essential. Since you will be entering religious buildings, be sure to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.
Our review
We praise this tour for its affordability, quality and its range of inclusions. It’s the ideal way to get a feel for Tuscany if you’re only in Rome for a limited time.
8 – Pasta Making with Wine Tasting and Dinner in Frascati
” The food was delicious, the wine was amazing, especially the white wine.” Angela, GetYourGuide
While wine tastings and pasta cooking classes in Rome are wonderful way to spend an afternoon, they are a dime a dozen. Combine the two with a daytrip to a town in the Italian countryside and you have something that stands out.
From Scratch – Authentic Experiences invites you to Frascati for a cultural journey that mingles food, wine, history and ambiance in just a few hours.
You'll meet your guide at the Frascati Train Station before a short walk through town to a wine cellar. This tour requires you to arrange your own travel between Rome and Frascati. Rail travel between the two sites is inexpensive and efficient.
This outing in Frascati lasts about 2.5 hours. Train travel between Roma Termini and Frascati takes about 40 minutes each way, not included in the total time of the tour.
People of all ages can participate in this workshop for €60 per person.
After your 40-minute train ride from Roma Termini (tickets not included in the tour price), follow your guide through Frascati's timeless lanes to a historic cellar. Get to know Frascati Superiore and Vagnolo wines before your initiation to pasta making. Stir and knead away as you concoct pasta and your choice of cacio e pepe, carbonara or amatriciana sauces. Sit down to a meal you created matched with local wines. After your last bite, descend into the labyrinth of caves beneath the restaurant. Take as much time as you want to inspect Frascati before you board your train back to Rome.
Book this tour in English or Italian with highly-rated guides.
This tour isn't feasible for people in wheelchairs, but service animals are welcome. Note that there are stairs to climb, and people with mobility issues may find this challenging.
Frascati pasta-making classes with wine tasting can accommodate gluten-free diets. However, there is the chance of cross-contamination.
Our review
We give this tour high acclaim for many reasons. Participants rave about the beauty of Frascati, the skills they picked up in the class and personable instructors and guides. The low cost and delectable meal make this opportunity a winner.
“Beautiful unique winery. The guide was very interesting and knowledgeable. The wine and food were great. It was refreshing to take a trip out of the city of Rome for an afternoon.” Pamela, Viator
Treat yourself to a day of sensory delights on a VineblissTrip. Less than an hour outside of Rome, medieval villages nestle in the curving Lazio countryside. The stunning hamlet of Borgo is made even more appealing by surrounding vineyards that produce award-winning wines. Touring, tasting and a memorable lunch await you on this food and wine tasting adventure.
Meet in the Piazza del Popolo under the arch. Your driver-guide will be holding a sign that reads "Food and Wine Tasting."
You will spend approximately 4 hours on this tour with up to 2 hours of driving, round-trip. The journey begins at 11 AM.
Tickets for people ages 12 and up cost €100 per person. Children ages 4 to 11 can join for €65 per person, and children ages 3 and under can come with their guardians for no cost.
Sit back in comfort as your driver whisks you southeast of Rome on the 60-minute ride toward the village of Borgo. Make your first stop at the Cantina Castello di Torre in Pietra Winery. Let your guide usher you through the 12th-century buildings to the winemaking areas and aging caves where you'll try several vintages produced on-site, thoughtfully paired with meats, cheeses and other antipasti. Next comes your restaurant meal with a sommelier who will match and explain the wines that accompany each dish. After three courses, you can purchase wines and olive oils before the return drive to Rome.
Affable guides conduct tours in English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German and Italian.
The Roman countryside food and wine tasting in a medieval winery is wheelchair accessible.
Let the tour provider know if you have any dietary restrictions when you book your event.
Our review
We love this tour for all that it includes in a reasonable price: plentiful and varied tastings, a tasty meal and lovely scenery perfected by entertaining guides.
“What a lovely way to spend the morning in the green hills outside Rome and this beautiful ancient vineyard (…) We had generous tasting of their white, rose and red wines and the sumptuous snacks accompanying the tasting were delicious and well paired.” Monika, Getyourguide
Luxuriate in a private wine tasting event just for you and your chosen few in picture-perfect Frascati . The area’s wine production dates back millennia, and Eternal City Tours will induct you to the aspects from growing to sipping on one of the best private tours in Rome.
Your private tour begins at your doorstep, as round-trip transportation from your Rome lodging is included.
This experience lasts around 3 hours.
Prices for this tour start as low as €95 per person if you're booking a group of seven people. For groups of two, tickets cost €160 per person.
While routes are subject to change, you can count on a brief drive from busy Rome into the famed Castelli Romani area in the Frascati region. You'll spend several hours tasting and touring one of the oldest vineyards here, taking in centuries-old architecture, Roman caves and verdant surroundings. Relax on the short return drive to your Rome accommodations.
Your private Frascati wine tasting tour is conducted in English by friendly guides.
This tour isn't marketed as accessible for wheelchair users or people with impaired mobility, but it's a good idea to check with the tour provider to see if they can make this trip work for you.
Along with tastings of reds, whites and roses, you'll also have bottled water and snacks chosen to enhance the wines. At the time of booking, please specify the full names and ages of all participants.
Our review
This private tour earns our high praise for value, quality and service. It’s hard to beat Eternal City Tours’s combination of inclusions and affordability for a private wine tasting.
11 – Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food Pairing and Gelato
“We tasted 3 incredible wines paired with many different cheeses, cured meats, truffles, and more, followed by a visit to a nearby Gelateria for some amazing gelato.” Michelle, Viator
Schedule yourself a deluxe snack break complemented with Italian wines, all set in the postcard neighborhood of Trastevere. Join a guide from Rome Like a Local for an amble through one of Rome’s top foodie destinations. Partake in more than you would on other cheese tastings in Rome, with buffalo mozzarella, asiago and more along with liberal pours.
Meet your guide and group at Essenza Wine Bar Trastevere, Via della Scala, 27a.
This short outing of 1.5 hours fits beautifully into a busy day of seeing Rome's sights.
Tickets for participants ages 15 and up cost €45 per person.
Begin your enological foray at Essenza Wine Bar, just minutes from Piazza Trilussa. End your outing at Otaleg Gelateria, Via di S. Cosimato, 14a.
Book this tour with either and English- or Italian-speaking guide.
This tour is accessible for people with mobility challenges and wheelchair users. Service animals are also permitted.
If you are a light eater, your tastings may take the place of lunch. With this tour's emphasis on wines, it's not advisable for children or non-drinkers.
Our review
The Wine Tasting Tour in Trastevere with food pairing and gelato earns a solid five stars. The mix of background info, plentiful tastings and reasonable price are all reasons to book this tour right away!
“Everything was so special about the whole day. Would do it again in a minute I highly recommend it.” Robin, Viator
Get a real taste of Tuscany on this Siena day trip that includes a stop in San Gimignano. You’ll have the opportunity to explore both of these breathtaking cities in the company of a knowledgeable guide from Welcome Italy. Cap it off with an excursion to a historic vineyard with a delectable wine tasting.
You'll enjoy accommodation pickup and drop-off on this tour.
This is a full-day tour lasting approximately 8 hours.
The price varies by group size, with it costing from €148 per adult for the maximum group of 12.
Start your journey visiting the Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico, Duomo di Siena, and historic center in Seina. Then, tour the center of San Gimignano before ending off at the Tenuta Torciano vineyards.
You will be led by an expert guide on this tour, with language options including English, Portuguese, Italian, French and Spanish.
This tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Only 12 people are allowed on this tour, making for a more intimate experience.
Our review
The guides are the stars of this tour, with the attractions coming in at a close second. We love the pace, inclusions and stops on this Tuscan outing.
“Really awesome experience. Tour guide had a background in food science and did an incredible job differentiating the wines and explaining the fermentation process as a whole.” Jeremy, Getyourguide
Magical Castelli Romaniis a collection of wine making villages tucked into the hilly outskirts of Rome. Eternal City Tours is ready to escort you on one of the most enjoyable private tours in Rome. Grab your favorite person or people, and head out of the noisy capital for a memorable sojourn at a family vineyard.
Your capable driver-guide will pick you up from your central Rome hotel.
The private Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour last 3.5 hours. The food and wine experience takes about 2 hours. The remainder of the time is dedicated to travel between Rome and Antico Casale. Traffic conditions may lengthen travel times by up to 30 minutes.
Tickets for this private experience range from €115 per person to €150 per person, depending on group size. Ticket prices are less expensive as you add more participants to your group. Book your tour for groups of two to seven people.
After a 40- to 60-minute narrated ride with photo stops, reach one of Castelli Romani's renowned wineries for a tasting. Take in the scents, flavors and backstory of three wines, each accompanied by a carefully chosen snack. Meander among the vines and to the cellars while your guide regales you with facts about the vintages.
Choose a tour with a skilled guide in either English or Italian.
This tour is not advertised as wheelchair-accessible, but it is worth checking with the tour provider to see if this excursion can fit your needs.
The amount of food offered on this tour may be enough for lunch if you are a light eater. In cases of heavy traffic, your time at the winery may be shorter than advertised.
Our review
Idyllic and close to Rome, a sortie to Castelli Romani is a stress-free glimpse at Italian winemaking in a pastoral setting. Eternal City Tours has assembled a lovely venture out of the city for a leisurely tasting with stellar guides and memorable flavors.
How to book wine tasting tours in Rome?
Depending on what you’re looking for in a wine tasting tour in Rome, you have ample variety to choose from. Many tour companies offer the same tours for different prices, so shopping around on Tourscanner.com or our mobile app is a smart way to ID your ideal outing.
