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Rome: Somm-Led Fine Italian Wine & Dinner in a Renaissance Palace

4.8 · 300 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 10 travellers
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
18:50, 18:55, 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A sommelier led dinner in a family run restaurant inside a Renaissance palace, with a reserved table that skips the waiting list, an aperitivo to start and several courses paired with good wines, rated 4.77 across 300 reviews.

Dinner, four paired wines and the English speaking host are included at €145 per person, tips are not. Smart casual dress.

In our comparison: #17 of 20 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €145 per adult.

Included and not included

  • apetizer, pasta, meat, dessert
  • Wine tasting: 4 good wines paired with food
  • English speaking local Food connoisseur/Sommelier guiding the event
  • VIP access with no line to the reserved table
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Personal shopping (possibility to buy wine to take away)
  • Access to the cellar in case of archaeological works

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
300 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 279 of 300

Star breakdown of all 300 ratings

5 stars
263 · 88%
4 stars
16 · 5%
3 stars
13 · 4%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
4 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the food, wine pairings and knowledgeable hosts, but some question whether the dinner justifies the cost.

Praised

  • Clear explanations of Italian wines and why each wine suits its dish
  • Flavourful food with wines that complement each course
  • Welcoming hosts make dinner feel relaxed and conversational
  • An elegant restaurant setting with a pleasant dining atmosphere

Complaints

  • Some guests felt the dinner was overpriced for the food and wine served
  • Small wine pours left some guests dissatisfied
  • Advertised wine cellar visits were omitted on some bookings
  • Some expected more privacy but ate in a busy restaurant alongside other diners

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 November 2019 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet your guide in Piazza della Minerva at the Elephant Statue. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
18:50, 18:55, 19:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Wine Tours & Tastings

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #17 of 20€1452h 30m4.77 (300)shared, max 10
Rome: Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato€421h 30m4.95 (407)shared
Tuscany Day Trip from Rome with Wine Tasting & Traditional Lunch€28012h5.0 (96)shared
Rome: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with gelato in Trastevere€392h4.97 (88)shared

Ranked #17 of 20 in Wine Tours & Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €360, median €95; typical length 4h 15m. 5 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Wine Tours & Tastings

From €145 per adult