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title: "Rome: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with gelato in Trastevere"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 39
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 88
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 20 (Wine Tours & Tastings)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-wine-tasting-and-food-pairing-with-gelato-in-trastevere/
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# Rome: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with gelato in Trastevere

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Italian wine is demystified, with five excellent wines, from vineyards across the country, accompanied by perfectly paired food. You will taste two types of wine with food pairings including pecorino Romano and Barolo cheese, 30 years aged balsamic vinegar, truffles and more. The experience takes place in a locally loved restaurant located in the center of Rome, in trastevere. As you sip, our expert guide will unveil the unique stories behind each wine and local winemaking traditions. Enjoy different flavors, learn the history behind wine production, and challenge yourself to recognize the aromas, during this complete sensory experience.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please come Inside the restaurant…
- Starts 14:45, 16:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €39 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 88 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: COOKING ITALY
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 14:45, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12

## Reviews

4.97 from 88 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 88 of 88.

- 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 (2024-08-20 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's 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

## Not included

- Hotel pick up

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14:45, 16:00
- 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

Please come Inside the restaurant essenza wine bar located at 
Via della Scala, 27a, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ18aePkdgLxMRDDAIJ_wrWUA

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Wine Tours & Tastings

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 20** | €39 | 2h | 4.97 (88) | shared |
| [Rome: Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-wine-tasting-in-trastevere-with-food-and-gelato/?format=md) | €42 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (407) | shared |
| [Tuscany Day Trip from Rome with Wine Tasting & Traditional Lunch](/italy/rome/tours/tuscany-day-trip-from-rome-with-wine-tasting-traditional-lunch/?format=md) | €280 | 12h | 5.0 (96) | shared |
| [From Rome: Tuscany, Montepulciano Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch](/italy/rome/tours/from-rome-tuscany-montepulciano-tour-with-wine-tasting-lunch/?format=md) | €108 | 12h | 4.92 (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.

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