Vatican Wine Tasting: Italian Wines & Food with a Sommelier

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Rome, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Lots of Rome bars promise the chance to sample authentic Italian wines, but it can be tough to work out which are mere tourist traps. Instead, relax with this small-group food and wine experience as you learn the history and quality of each glass and enjoy carefully selected pairings of local cheeses and cured meats.

Learn facts about the Italian wine industry that most guidebooks miss
A small-group experience makes for a more intimate event
Ask your guide as many questions as you like during the tasting
Relax after a busy day sightseeing at this central location

Sample Menu

Main

Special artisanal charcuterie

Monte Veronese, baked ricotta, Fiocco di Arcevia, soppressata, Parmigiano 24m, balsamic, Gorgonzola & 70% dark chocolate.

Main

Premium Italian Wines

Asolo Prosecco DOCG, Pallavicini Frascati Superiore DOCG & Colli di Creta Olivella Nera, a rare native Italian red grape.

What's Included

Meals
Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Magazzino Scipioni
Via degli Scipioni, 30, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
We're meeting in front of the venue "Magazzino Scipioni."

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Pets are welcome
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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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Reviews

5.0

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Marius_C, Jun 2026

We had an amazing wine tasting experience in Rome with Eros as our guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and made every wine and food pairing interesting and easy to understand. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, with plenty of fascinating stories about Italian wine traditions. If you’re looking for an authentic and fun experience away from the usual tourist spots, this is a must-do!

Highly recommend!

Rebecca_E, Jun 2026

Set in a quaint wine bistro, this wine tasting experience was fantastic. Eros, our host, was friendly, personable and knowledgable.

Very nice experience.

Ronald_S, Jun 2026

One of the best wine tasting experiences we had in Rome. The atmosphere was elegant yet super relaxed, and the selection of wines was fantastic. What really made the experience special was the incredible knowledge of the team — you can tell they are truly passionate about Italian wine and food culture. Eros was amazing at explaining the pairings in a fun and engaging way without ever making it feel too formal. A perfect mix of gourmet experience and authentic Roman hospitality.

Highly recommended

Emanuel_P, May 2026

Fantastic wine tasting with delicious food pairings. Alice made the experience special and relaxing.

Wonderful experience!

Consuelo_R, May 2026

Alice was amazing — friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. Great wines and perfect atmosphere near the Vatican!

Amazing wine tasting after the Vatican

Mark_B, May 2026

The perfect way to relax after visiting the museums. Great wines, delicious food, and such a fun atmosphere. Our guide was knowledgeable but also very entertaining. Highly recommended!