Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel

5.0 (1 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

This tour takes place around the farmers market just outside the Vatican Museums' entrance. You can do it before your Sistine Chapel visit. It combines delicious Roman recipes, the finest wine of the region, and beautiful monuments.
Your local guide will show you some of the most famous neighborhoods of Rome and tell you about Italian cuisine and traditions.
Walk through the streets of the city center, stop in authentic eateries and in the oldest farmers market of Rome while tasting local street food, such as fried risotto balls and fresh pizzas, and some of the finest wines of the area.
While you discover the flavors of the city you will visit some interesting attractions and learn about how the history of the city links to the culinary heritage thanks to the unique descriptions of your guide.

What's included

  • Licensed guide
  • Food & wine tasting
  • Small group tour
  • Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Mercato Trionfale
    50m
    Wander around the numerous stands of one of the oldest markets of Italy and taste some delicacies of Rome and Lazio region.
  2. Prati
    20m
    Discover the elegant buildings, the high-end restaurants and the monuments of this central neighborhood.
  3. Borgo
    20m
    Just between the banks of the Tiber and the walls of the Vatican, you will find Borgo, a historic district that houses the world-known Castel Sant'Angelo.
  4. 20m
    Then, you will walk along the Vatican walls and learn about this impressive construction and its history as access to the city for the pilgrims.
  5. Passetto di Borgo
    10m
    It is the elevated passage between the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo, built by pope Nicholas III, that served as an escape way for pontiffs in danger.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

End point

The tour will end in Piazza san Pietro.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian options can be accommodate only if advised in advance.
  • The minimum drinking age for the wine tasting is 18 years old.
  • The tour takes place rain or shine.
  • In case of allergy to nuts or dry fruits, please, be aware of possible risk of cross contamination.
  • This tour does not accommodate vegans, gluten or dairy-free diets.

Cancellation policy

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

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