Beer Tastings in Rome

Rome is becoming a craft beer hotspot. After a day taking in all the Italian city’s top attractions, a bit of refreshment and fun is well deserved.

A beer tasting tour in Rome is a tasty way to finish off a day of touring. A guide will lead you to hidden gems for locally-brewed beer while adding to your knowledge of the “Eternal City.”

Here's all you need to know about beer tasting tours, one of the most captivating gastronomic experiences in Rome.

What are the best beer tasting tours in Rome?

Craft beer tours in Rome

Check out Italian beer trends in the bohemian Trastevere neighborhood. Visit two craft brewers as well as Peroni, the city’s oldest beer producer. You will sample up to five beers on the tour.

Start at L'Antica Birreria, Peroni’s nearly 120-year-old storefront. Try the refreshing lager and learn the story of this famed beverage. Move on to Open Baladin to choose three of the 200 beers to try.

End the tour at Bir n Fud where your guide can help you find a beer that will complement your long-awaited pizza.

Rome beer and pizza tours

Join a local chef guide to sip beers expertly-paired with Roman street food. Pizza is a highlight, but other street food like trapizzino may tempt you with its pizza-like pockets filled with deliciousness. Some tours also take you to “alimentari,” shops that sell beer and food.

Have a drink and some snacks that only locals know about, and find ideal flavor matches with the help of your guide. Other treats that may accompany your pizza and brews are charcuterie and regional cheeses.

Countryside beer tours from Rome

Head 35 minutes outside of Rome to visit Podere 676, a brewery and farm. The barley and hops used in their recipes are grown on-site. From late spring to the harvest in early fall, wander the fields before checking out the brewing operation and tasting a few creations.

What will you see on a beer tasting tour in Rome?

Roman ruins

Scattered nonchalantly around Rome are copious Roman ruins. Pass by the Colosseum in between pub visits, and hear fascinating historical facts from your guide as you sip.

See the Largo di Torre Argentina, a full city block of excavated ruins. Spy the millennia-old Crypta Balbi, part of ancient Rome’s underground social scene.

Trastevere

Stroll the cobbled streets of artsy Trastevere, home of numerous pubs, shops and cafes. The neighborhood has hosted a diverse population for centuries, and the formerly working-class quarter has gradually become a haven for social activity, arts and culture.

Piazza Navona

Popular Piazza Navona features history, art and architecture that make it a must-see locale on any tour in Rome.

Watch street performers against a backdrop of the Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, the Fountain or Four Rivers and 17th-century Palazzo Pamphili. Grab a beer and a bite, and soak in the atmosphere of this vibrant square.

World War II sites

Mussolini did his best to tarnish the glory of Rome. During World War II, he claimed the 15th-century Palazzo Venezia as his headquarters. See past its role in fascist Europe as you take in its sturdy architecture.

Walk along the Via dei Fori Imperiale, Mussolini’s self-awarded monument to boast a decade of his rule in Italy. Watch the cobbled ground as you walk, looking out for Rome’s “Stolpersteine,” a memorial to Holocaust victims.

German for “stumbling stones,” artist Gunter Demnig placed commemorative stones in the streets many European cities, generally in front of victims’ last residence. Rome currently has nearly 250 “stumbling stones” set in the roads throughout the city.

Monti neighborhood

A hub for foodies, Rome’s Monti area hosts a wealth of artisan food shops and the Peroni brewery as well as important Roman ruins. Order Italy’s most famous beer and ask your guide which foods at the shops will play well with the lager.

How much do beer tastings in Rome cost?

Beer tours in Rome cost from €25 per person to €125 per person. The lowest priced tours do not include food. Snacks or a meal are included on tours priced €50 per person and above. Private tours cost from €75 per person to €125 per person.

What do beer excursions include?

Beer tastings in Rome include an experienced guide to fill you with fascinating facts about the city and its beers. Most tours offer snacks or a light meal.

While the countryside brewery tour does not include food, there is a highly-rated restaurant on site that serves plates designed to bring out subtle flavors of the beers.

Where do beer tours start in Rome?

Beer tours in Rome start at various places. Some choose landmarks in well-known piazzas or fountains as meet-up points, and others ask you to meet your guide at the first bar or brewery on the tour.

What is the duration of beer tours?

Beer tours in Rome last from 2 to 4 hours. Walking tours in trendy Roman neighborhoods are 2 to 3 hours. For a break from the city, a 4-hour tour of Podere 676’s farm and brewery is a great way to experience the Italian countryside.

When is the best time to go beer tasting in Rome?

Beer tours in Rome can be fun any time of year. For the most pleasant weather, book a beer tour between April and October. The growing season is the best time to visit the hops and barley fields of Podere 676.

Are children allowed on beer tasting tours?

Beer tasting tours in Rome do not allow children under 18 to participate due to local alcohol restrictions. However, children are usually welcome to join the tour without the tastings, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Which other gastronomic experiences can you enjoy in Rome?

• Food tours
• Wine tours and tastings
• Cooking classes

Top tips

• You must be 18 or older to participate in beer tours.
• Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for a few hours of walking.
• It is legal to carry an open alcoholic beverage while walking around in Rome.
• Be cautious of your consumption. Public drunkenness in Italy is frowned upon.