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Rome: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with gelato in Trastevere

5.0 · 88 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by COOKING ITALY Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
14:45, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Five wines from across Italy, Barolo to Frascati and Cesanese, paired with pecorino, aged balsamic, truffles and fried cod in a locally loved Trastevere restaurant, with a guide telling the story behind each bottle, rated 4.97 across 88 reviews.

The wines and all the pairings are included at €39 per person, pickup is not. Not for pregnant travellers.

In our comparison: #3 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: €39 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Barolo, Frascati superiore, Cesanese, Cacchione and prosecco Belta, with food pairings including pecorino Romano, Filettuccio barolo, 30 year aged balsamic vinegar, truffles, fried cod fish
  • Hotel pick up

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
88 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 88 of 88

Star breakdown of all 88 ratings

5 stars
85 · 97%
4 stars
3 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the food pairings and welcoming hosts; criticism is too sparse to identify a recurring drawback.

Praised

  • Clear explanations of wine pairings and the origins of Italian foods
  • Welcoming hosts who help the group relax and get to know each other
  • Food and wine that reviewers find well matched, with generous servings
  • Food pairings adapted for allergies and dietary requirements
  • Gelato that reviewers enjoy as the final tasting stop

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 80 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 August 2024 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please come Inside the restaurant essenza wine bar located at Via della Scala, 27a, 00153 Roma RM, Italy · Open in Google Maps
Departure
14:45, 16:00 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
COOKING ITALY; 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 pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

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 · #3 of 20€392h4.97 (88)shared
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
From Rome: Tuscany, Montepulciano Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch€10812h4.92 (139)shared

Ranked #3 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 €39 per adult