--- title: Rome Gourmet Food Tour with Free Flowing Fine Wine Barolo 5* lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 3851 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: "Food walk: tastings and wine" rank_in_category: 32 of 197 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-gourmet-food-tour-with-free-flowing-fine-wine-barolo-5/ --- # Rome Gourmet Food Tour with Free Flowing Fine Wine Barolo 5* **Guidekin's take:** A walk through the foodie streets of Prati with more than twenty tastings in five venues, including the pizzeria of the baker Romans call the Michelangelo of pizza, and fine wine poured freely, Barolo among it. Food, wine, water and the host are included at €69 per person, pickup is not. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and lactose free substitutions on request. In our comparison: #32 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Taste the best of Rome, with this luxury 4-hour walking food tour & allow all your senses to come alive as we expose the real Rome. During this non-touristic experience, you will be taken off the beaten path to the foodie neighborhood of Rome. There are over 20 delicious food and fine wine tastings in 5 locally loved venues. Venues include include the number 1 pizzeria in Rome, owned by famed chef Gabriele Bonci, known as the Michelangelo of Pizza. The award winning gourmet good shop La Tradizione, with over 400 types of cheeses and 150 types of cured meats. At La Nicchia Cafe, try 30 year aged balsamic vinegar, truffles, genovese pesto, fresh buffalo mozzarella and more treats, with Fine wine. Visit the locally loved restaurant il segreto for hand made pasta with free flowing D.O.C.G wine. (Barolo) Your tour ends with artisanal gelato Unlimited food & wine offered Group size is limited to max 15 people Book now to reserve your place ## Before you book - Meeting point: The Roman Food Tour meeting point is… - Max 15 people: shared group - 6 start times: between 10:45 and 19:30 - Food included: Snacks, Food tasting - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €65: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person for the Morning Tour option; other options up to €89 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 3851 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: COOKING ITALY - Group: Shared, up to 15 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:45, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.95 from 3851 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3811 of 3851. - 5 stars: 3714 (96%) - 4 stars: 97 (3%) - 3 stars: 21 (1%) - 2 stars: 10 (0%) - 1 star: 9 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the food, wine and sociable guides; isolated practical reservations do not establish a recurring drawback. **Praised:** - Varied food tastings, with particular praise for the family deli - Generous food portions and frequent wine refills - Clear explanations of ingredients, food traditions and wine pairings - Friendly guides create a relaxed atmosphere for meeting fellow travellers - Careful attention to allergies and dietary substitutions **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-06 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Morning Tour | €69 / person | English | - | | Evening Tours | €89 / person | English | Duration: 4 hours | ## What's included - Alcoholic Beverages - Tour escort/host - Snacks - Lunch/Dinner (depending on time of booking) - Food tasting - Bottle of water ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Taste the best of Italy** (45m) - Highlights include :- -Mozzarella di bufala campana DOP - sun dried tomatoes - Bruschette with extra virgin olive oil DOP, green pesto, red pesto, bell peppers pesto Served with free flowing Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG - Parmigiano Reggiano DOP aged 36 months with... 2. **This famous Italian chef transformed a street food into a piece of art** (45m) - Taste some of his special combinations. 3. **Meet the family behind one of the most successful gourmet shops in the city o...** (45m) - Meet the family behind one of the most successful gourmet shops in the city of Rome. They will personally present to you a selection of their finest products. 4. **Finally we sit down at an elegant Roman restaurant to try some of the classic...** (1h) - Finally we sit down at an elegant Roman restaurant to try some of the classic local pasta's. 5. **There is always room for dessert** (30m) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:45, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The Roman Food Tour meeting point is located at Via Cipro 4 L - Google The Roman Food Tour and press on directions The guide will be inside La Nicchia Cafe which is next to The Roman Food Tour meeting point for the first hour of the tour, don’t worry if you are late. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ9RDrnGFgLxMRkZUDvEOrt70 Ends: next to the Ottaviano underground station. The guide can either call you a taxi or nearest taxi stand is a few minutes walk. St Peter’s square is 10 minute walk ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Special substitutions offered for those with dietary restrictions including Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and lactose-intolerant. Please advise in the special requirements field at time of booking ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #32 of 197** | €69 | 4h | 4.95 (3851) | shared, max 15 | | [Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) | €149 | 4h | 5.0 (742) | shared | | [Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)](/italy/rome/tours/rome-pasta-making-class-with-sauces-and-wine-included-gf-option/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.99 (906) | shared | | [Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class](/italy/rome/tours/rome-3-spritz-cocktails-fresh-pasta-cooking-class/?format=md) | €59 | 3h | 4.98 (1838) | shared | Ranked #32 of 197 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €373, median €80; typical length 3h. 26 of 197 are private. 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