Delight your taste buds with a food and wine-tasting experience in a wine cellar in Rome's Trastevere district. Explore the city from the Tiber with a 24-hour ticket for a hop-on-hop-off river cruise.

About this activity

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Instructor: English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Kellie – United States

Geneviere and Frederico were the best hosts for our food and wine pairing! We felt so welcome and they went out of their way to make our honeymoon special! The good and wines were all delicious and we learned so much about the wine and food. Highly recommend!.

Ursula – United Kingdom

The tasting with food pairings was fantastic. Our host was incredible, very kind, knowledgeable and funny. We had a really great time tasting all the different wines and trying some of the gorgeous foods! The boat trip was separate from the wine tasting, run by a different company - great to have a hop on-hop off ticket but it was no different to any river tour you might get in any other major city. We'd do it again and pay the same price just for the wine tasting/food pairing!

Itinerary

2 starting location options:
Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo, Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo
Ponte Sant'Angelo
Boat cruise, Hop-on Hop-off stop (5 minutes)
St. Peter's Basilica
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)
Castel Sant'Angelo
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)
Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)
Ponte Principe Amedeo, Rome
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)
Trastevere
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)
Rione IV Campo Marzio
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)
Janiculum Hill
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way
Ponte Sisto
Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way
Pons Cestius
Sightseeing
Pons Fabricius
Sightseeing
Tiber Island
Boat cruise, Hop-on Hop-off stop
Trastevere
Walk
Fabullus Wine Cellar
Break time, Coffee, Wine, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Wine tasting, Cheese tasting, Food tasting, Regional food (1 hour)
Finish at:
Fabullus Wine Cellar

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Discover how to compliment Italian wine with gourmet Italian products
Take your taste buds on an adventure from Northern to Southern Italy
Expand your palate as you sip on local prosecco, white, and red wines
Admire iconic sights from the Tiber River like the St. Peter's Basilica
Get off at 4 convenient stops with a hop-on hop-off riverboat ride.

Full description

Experience the Hidden Flavors of Rome
Indulge in an exclusive food and wine tasting inside a Roman cistern dating back to the 1st century AD. Nestled in the heart of Trastevere, one of Rome’s most authentic neighborhoods, Cantina Fabullus offers a unique atmosphere rich in history and taste.

Tasting Schedule
You can choose the time that best suits your itinerary: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, or 7:00 PM.
Please note: The selected time refers to the start of the tasting at Cantina Fabullus and not the Tiber River cruise.

What to Expect
Enjoy a curated selection of traditional Italian delicacies, perfectly paired with exceptional wines, all served in an atmospheric underground cellar. Our expert staff will guide you through the tasting, sharing fascinating insights into food origins, pairings, and wine tasting techniques.

The menu features seasonal and artisanal products recognized by the Slow Food Presidia, an organization that supports small producers and protects culinary heritage at risk of disappearing. Each bite tells a story—connecting you with the land, the people, and centuries of tradition.

Sample Tasting Highlights:
Gorgonzola DOP, Taggiasca olives
Parma Ham DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano
Lardo (cured pork fat), Mortadella Bologna PGI
Salame Marchigiano, Tuscan “Sciocco” Bread DOP
Guanciale di Amatrice, Veroli Bread PGI
Roman Focaccia, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP
Pecorino di Moliterno PGI, Provolone del Monaco PDO
Bresaola di Vacca Podolica, Crusco Pepper PGI

Combine with a Tiber River Cruise
Before or after your tasting, enjoy a hop-on, hop-off river cruise along the Tiber. Admire the city’s landmarks from a unique perspective as you glide past Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Peter’s Basilica, Palazzo di Giustizia, and Basilica del Sacro Cuore.

The cruise stops at:
Isola Tiberina (Lungotevere degli Anguillara)
Sant’Angelo Bridge (Lungotevere Tor di Nona)
Justice Palace (Lungotevere Marzio)
Piazza del Popolo (Lungotevere in Augusta)

Important Info:
Cruises operate daily from March 28 to November 2, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, departing every 30 minutes.
The cruise lasts approximately 45–60 minutes.

How to Reach the Tasting Location or Cruise
The closest pier to Wine Cellart Fabullus (Via dell’Arco di San Calisto, 19) is Isola Tiberina, just 700 meters (about a 10-minute walk) away.
Alternatively, you can start your cruise at Ponte Sant’Angelo pier, then hop off at Isola Tiberina before heading to the wine cellar.

Recommended Route:
Board at Sant’Angelo Bridge Pier, walk down to the river, and present your voucher. Enjoy a scenic cruise and arrive at Isola Tiberina Pier, a short walk from the tasting location.

Includes

24-hour ticket to the hop-on hop-off riverboat cruise (if you choose Rome Food Tasting with Wine Pairing and Cruise option)
Staff explanations during the tastings
1 prosecco, 2 Italian white wines, and 2 Italian red wines
Unlimited water during the tasting
3-course tasting (cheeses, various types of cured meats, ham, mortadella with pistachio, buffalo mozzarella, buffalo ricotta, various vegetables in oil or vinegar, etc.)
4 types of olives
3 breads
Extra virgin olive oil
Roman pizza
Honey and jams to pair with cheeses
Ice cream/tiramisu (or another typical Italian dessert) with coffee

Transportation to/from the meeting point
Guide on board the riverboat

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
Vegans

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Headphones

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags
Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Smoking indoors
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

Booking Time
The time selected during booking refers exclusively to the start of the food and wine tasting at Cantina Fabullus. It does not refer to the departure time of the Tiber River cruise.
Location
Cantina Fabullus is located at:
Via dell'Arco di San Calisto, 20, Rome
For the food and wine tasting experience, a maximum delay of 15 minutes is tolerated.
Arrivals beyond this limit will be considered a no-show, and no refund will be provided.
Tiber River Cruise Information
Boats operate daily from March 28 to November 2, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, departing every 30 minutes.
The ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of first boarding.
Recommended boarding points: Ponte Sant’Angelo or Isola Tiberina docks.
To ensure your safety and comfort, you must provide a valid phone number and details of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking.
If the Tiber River cruise is canceled due to adverse weather conditions, you will be refunded €16 per person.

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