Rome VIP Wine and Food Tasting in a 2,000 Year Old Roman Cistern

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Rome, Italy

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45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Break up your sightseeing with this unique food and wine pairing experience in Trastevere, the most characteristic district of Rome. Descend into an authentic underground wine cellar set in a Roman cistern from the 1st century and furnished with antiques to sample a variety of premier wines paired with gourmet bites. Learn about each wine from the expert staff and feast on artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and other select delicacies.

Taste a wide variety of premier gourmet specialites recognized by Slow Food
Access an ancient Roman cistern, not used as an atmospheric tasting room
Sample DOC, DOCG, and IGT wines with a brief presentation of each
An ideal way to take a unique food and wine break in Trastevere

What's Included

Superior Italian wines selected by our sommelier
Selection of products recognized by the Slow Food* presidium from small artisans.
Presentation and explanation by our expert, friendly staff
Unlimited water
All products are Slow Food* presidium and certified by the DOC DOCG IGT, DOP, IGP, and STG brands.
If you choose the option "4 wines tasting Only "; food is not included.

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
In the Option "4 wines tasting Only "; food is not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Residenza San Calisto
Via dell'Arco di S. Calisto, 19, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
The food and wine tasting experience will be in the wine cellar Fabullus in Via dell'Arco di San Callisto, 19/20 Roma 00153, inside The Residenza San Calisto. Meet at the "Hotel Residenza San Calisto" where the ted red canopy is. Please, when you arrive, ring the bell at the entrance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Trastevere (Pass By)

Fabullus Wine Cellar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Mandatory meeting time for the experience is 5 minutes before the scheduled time
Late arrivals cannot join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
The activity can suffer 10 min variation due to organizational resons
No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.

For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Pets are not allowed
It is mandatory to communicate any allergies or intolerances to food and drinks at the time of booking. Failure to communicate does not guarantee the service.
Fabullus and the staff are not responsible for any reactions caused by allergies or intolerances to food and drinks if not communicated before the service.
Not recommended for children under 7
Not recommended for children under 7 years of age or for enfant
Not recommended for Vegans and for diabetes
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Mary_R

A must do for wine lovers! Located in a beautiful wine cellar, this experience is very special and you feel like you've VIP treatment all throughout due to the cellar only having 5 tables. Ginevra & her team are very knowledgeable and a pleasure to host. It was a birthday surprise for my other half & we thoroughly enjoyed it. What a special time!

Reviews

5.0

based on 11 reviews

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Great Wine Tasting!

Valerie_F, Oct 2025

This was a wonderful tasting experience! We were hung up with traffic and ended up being a little bit later than the suggested arrival time, and the hosts could not have been more kind about it. We were shown to a table in a beautiful wine cellar room, with a spread already set out for us. They guided us through a classic tasting experience, explaining the wines and where they were from and what they best pair with. We got the option that did not also include a dinner so we had cheeses and meats along with fruit spreads and olives, but there was plenty there to fill someone up! We didn’t feel rushed at all, and the hosts were very kind and accommodating. This was a very nice, classic Roman wine tasting experience I would recommend to everyone!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! 🍷✨ We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tasting in our wine cellar and felt welcomed and unrushed, even after arriving a bit later. It’s great to know that you appreciated the wines, pairings, and classic Roman atmosphere we aim to create. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another tasting whenever you return to Rome! 🇮🇹

If you love wine, you'll love this!

Mary_R, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We're truly delighted to hear that your experience at Fabullus felt special and intimate — that's exactly what we aim for. It was a pleasure to have you celebrate such an important occasion with us, and we're thrilled that the birthday surprise was a success. Ginevra and the team will be so happy to know their passion and care made a difference. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tasting very soon! 🍷

The experience was...

wsx9pntgfw, May 2025

The experience was amazing. The wines were all great as well as the food. My fiancée’s favorite food in Rome was at this experience. She was very knowledgeable with the food pairings and we enjoyed our experience.

Response from Host, May 2025

That's wonderful to hear you both had a truly fantastic experience at Fabullus Wine Cellar! It's always a pleasure when the food and wine pairings are a hit, and especially great that your fiancée found her favorite Roman food during this experience there.

5/5 wine tasting experience

Guillermo_P, Oct 2024

Great knowledge service and wine/food. Our host was happy to provide useful context and history for everything that she served

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy you have appreciated our efforts to give the best possible service. Every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and provide the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect, but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano

Simply Amazing

Bob_B, Jul 2024

The Food and the Wine Pairings were amazing. They really took care of us and made it very special. I would highly recommend this Food and Wine Tasting Tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to know that our efforts to give the best possible service have been appreciated by you. For us every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and give the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano

Perfect Roman Evening: Great Food, Wine, and a Memorable Experience

David_K, May 2024

End your day in Rome perfectly: the location is beautiful, the food and wine were great, and our sommelier Geneva was both entertaining and educational. There was enough food tasting to skip dinner, making the experience both delightful and enriching. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Gran experiencia como regalo de cumpleaños

Diego_R, Mar 2024

Realizar la cata de vinos fue una experiencia muy buena. Pudimos probar una gran variedad de ricos vinos acompañados de una degustación de quesos, embutidos y un fabuloso postre. El trato de Ginevra fue realmente bueno, esforzándose por hablar español y que pudiéramos entender la explicación. Recomendado!