The 10 Best Wine Tours From Rome For Wine Tastings and Sightseeing

If you are visiting Italy’s capital, don’t miss out on delectable wine tours from Rome. While in Rome, we were surprised to learn about the lesser-known nearby wine regions. 

After taking food and wine tours from Rome, we highly recommend exploring the Roman countryside.

Experience more of Italy’s culture and rich culinary history with visits to nearby wine regions like Frascati, or Tuscany further out.

If you want to discover Italy’s wine regions, the best wineries, and local grape varieties, this is your guide to the 10 best wine tours from Rome.

Comparison Table for Best Wine Tours From Rome

Rome Wine Tours	Price ($USD)	Group Size	Start Time	Duration (hours)	Highlights
Tuscany Day Trip from Rome
Tuscany Day Trip From Rome	$205.85	Max 18	7:15 am	13h	Wine tasting at Montalcino vineyards and medieval fortress visit
Tuscany Wine Tour From Rome	$289.96	Max 10	7:30 am	12h	Winery visits, sightseeing in San Gimignano
Private Wine Tasting in Montepulciano	$724.91	Private tour	8:00 am	5-6h	Exclusive medieval winery visit with Tuscan lunch
Private Wine Tasting in Frascati	$218.59	Private tour	10:00 am or 2:30 pm	3h	Private winery tour with great food and wine
Food & Wine Tasting in a Medieval Winery	$110.41	Max 20+	11:00 am	4h	Insider’s perspective on winemaking with an expert sommelier guide
Frascati Winery Tours: Half-Day Winery Tour From Rome
Minardi Wine and Food Tour in Frascati	$82.53	Max 15	10:30 am	4h	Winery tour and traditional lunch Frascati
Frascati Day Trip with Lunch	$304.46	Private group tour	8:30 am	6h	Private winery tour and lunch
Exclusive Winery Visit and Wine Tasting	$61.34	Max 15	11:00 am	2.5h	Antique Roman cave visit with amphora wine tastings
Rome Food and Wine Tours
Trastevere Food and Wine Tour	$125	Max 12	5:00 pm or  5:30 pm	3.5h	Food and wine tour with 9 different tastings
Rome Wine & Food Tour in Trastevere Jewish Ghetto Campo de Fiori	$110.72	Max 12	10:00 am, 4:00 pm, or 5:30 pm	3.5h	Eat in Rome like a local with visits to Campo de Fiori market, grocery stores, and restaurants

Tuscany Day Trip from Rome

1. Tuscany Day Trip From Rome Winery Lunch & Medieval Towns

Travel to Tuscany on a day tour from Rome and experience hilltop medieval towns, wineries, and spectacular views of the Tuscan hills.

On this full-day Tuscany day trip from Rome, you’ll drive out to Monticchiello before heading nearby to Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Famous for Pecorino cheese you’ll also explore the town and indulge in freshly made cheese.

In Montepulciano, your next stop, you’ll savor a farm-to-table meal at an organic farm with delicious Tuscany wines, local cheeses, and olive oils.

Before heading back to Rome, you’ll stop just outside of Montepulciano to admire breathtaking Italian Renaissance architecture.

With knowledgeable tour guides, excellent wine, and transportation provided, this is a wonderful way to spend a day from Rome.

What You’ll Love About This Tuscany Wine-Tasting Tour

• It’s one of the best wine tours from Rome that takes you to the heart of winemaking in Tuscany.
• Visiting iconic Italian medieval towns in Tuscany.
• Wine tastings at a historic and family-run winery.

2. Tuscany Wine Tour From Rome

Take a day trip to Tuscany from Rome and visit two wineries and the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano.

This 12-day trip Tuscany wine tour from Rome is a fun-filled wine-tasting adventure designed for travelers under 40 years of age 

After a short high-speed train ride from Rome to Florence, you’ll meet your guide and take the Chianti Road for your first wine producer visit.

In the historic town of San Gimignano, your next stop, you’ll sip on the city’s famous Vernaccia white wine, a rosè wine, and red Chianti wine.

While in San Gimignano, your knowledgeable guide will walk you through the town sharing the rich history of this medieval village.

This is one of the best winery tours from Rome for groups of young friends who want to explore Tuscany.

What You’ll Love About This Tuscany Wine Tour

• Exploring Tuscany on a fun day trip from Rome with other young travelers.
• Guided visits and wine tastings of prestigious Tuscany red and white wines.
• Visiting medieval Tuscan cities. 

AUTHENTIC FOOD QUEST TIP: Explore Rome’s Colosseum in a small group tour capped at 12 with additional guided visits to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. With VIP access, you’ll spend 3 unforgettable hours learning about and getting immersed in ancient Rome. Find out more.

3. Private Wine Tasting Tour in Montepulciano Tuscany From Rome

With luxury transportation and a private driver and guide, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Rome to enjoy an exclusive Tuscany wine experience.

On this 5 to 6-hour private wine-tasting tour to Montepulciano, you’ll travel through the picturesque Tuscan region.

In the medieval town of Montepulciano, you’ll discover the treasured Italian wine, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.

The Renaissance poet Francesco Redi once called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano the “King of all Wines.”

With your local guide, you’ll visit the winery’s ancient wine cellar with its unique architecture, resembling a Roman Gothic Cathedral.

As you sip on the different wines, you’ll learn the history of each one of the different world-class wines.

A traditional Tuscan lunch with local cheeses and charcuterie accompanies your wine-tasting experience.

This half-day tour from Rome offers an exclusive experience for wine lovers who want to explore one of Italy’s most revered wines.

What You’ll Love About This Wine Tasting Tour in Montepulciano

• An exclusive and private tour of the Renaissance hill town of Montepulciano.
• A private experience for just your group.
• Getting immersed into one of Italy’s most appreciated wines.

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4. Private Wine Tasting in Frascati from Rome

The Frascati wine region, just south of Rome, is one of Italy’s oldest wine regions. The wines from this region were popular with the Ancient Romans who called it “golden wine.”

Picked up from your hotel in Rome, you’ll visit this small and influential wine region on a 3-hour private Frascati wine tasting tour.

Frascati is best known for its white wines, which are available in still and sparkling forms. 

On your private tour of a 300-year-old winery, you’ll visit the vineyards and wine cellar while learning about different grapes and wine-making techniques.

You’ll try a range of Frascati wines made with different grape blends, from dry to medium and sweet versions.

Each wine you sip will be accompanied by various local foods including cheeses, salads, fresh bread, nuts, and more.

With close proximity to Rome, this wine-tasting experience in Frascati offers the opportunity to see the countryside while learning about the local wines.

What You’ll Love About This Private Wine Tasting in Frascati Tour

• Visiting a 300-year-old winery with a local guide with private pick up from Rome.
• Exploring the countryside near to Rome.
• Discovering  Frascati white wines and one of Italy’s oldest wine regions. 

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5. Roman Countryside Food & Wine Tasting in a Medieval Winery

Take a break from the busy streets of Rome and travel to the countryside for an expert sommelier’s perspective on winemaking.

This 4-hour Roman countryside food and wine tasting tour takes you through the beautiful Lazio hills to the medieval village of Borgo.

Your tour begins at Cantina Castello di Torre in Pietra. You will visit the castle and the hamlet that houses the cellars.

Your guide will share the history of this 12th-century complex as you visit the winemaking areas and barrel rooms.

At the on-site restaurant, your sommelier will guide you through three tastings of local wine as you are served courses of cheese and meat, a pasta dish, and a dessert. 

This tour is a great way to highlight Italian wine, food, and history in the company of fellow travelers.

What You’ll Love About This Roman Countryside Winery Tour

• Exploring the village of Borgo just outside of Rome.
• Savoring a traditional Roman-style lunch paired with three distinct Italian wines.
• Enjoy a comfortable ride from Rome in an air-conditioned van.

Frascati Winery Tours: Half-Day Winery Tour From Rome

6. Minardi Wine and Food Tour in Frascati

The Minardi Historic Winery is one of the oldest and best-known Frascati wineries.

The family has been making wines since the 19th century, and today’s 9th generation continues the tradition of making exceptional Frascati DOCG wine.

At the Minardi Historic Winery, you’ll learn about Frascati’s rich history and local culture while marveling at the Renaissance villas that belonged to the Popes and noble Roman families.

This 4-hour Minardi wine and food tour starts at the Frascati train station. You’ll visit the town, stopping at a traditional wine bar to taste an artisanal wine paired with firewood-baked flatbread.

From there, you’ll visit one of the region’s most famous wineries, Minardi Frascati Winery. 

You will visit the vineyards and olive groves spread across the estate. In addition to a tasting of  3 boutique wines, you’ll also sample premium estate-grown extra virgin olive oil.

A  traditional meal at the vineyard along with even more wine tasting sessions will round out your Frascati wine tour.

If you want an exclusive wine experience at a historic winery near Rome, Italy, this tour is for you. 

What You’ll Love About This Minardi Wine and Food Tour

• Touring one of the oldest and most well-known Frascati wineries.
• Taking a guided tour of Frascati and marveling at the  Renaissance villas that belonged to the Popes and noble Roman families.
• Sampling Frascati wines, extra virgin olive oil, and a chef-prepared Italian lunch.

AUTHENTIC FOOD QUEST TIP:  If you want to learn how to make pizza, Minardi Winery also offers cooking classes. The farmhouse chef will teach you to make pizza from scratch which you will enjoy with a selection of Minardi wines including Frascati Superiore. Find out more about cooking classes at Minardi Winery. 

7. Frascati Day Tour with Lunch and Private Wine Visit

Escape the heat and crowds in Rome and discover century-old villas and outstanding wines in the picturesque town of Frascati. 

This 6-hour private Frascati day trip with lunch takes you to the town where you’ll explore the city and visit an ancient winery.

The wine estate is near the volcanic Lake Regillo, and you’ll taste the volcanic soil’s influence on the wines.

You’ll enjoy three local wines during your Frascati wine tasting – red, white, and sweet – paired with delicious cheese and olive oil.

From the winery, you’ll head to a traditional Italian restaurant in town for Roman pasta accompanied by more vino.

This experience is not to be missed by wine lovers who want to go beyond Rome and dive deeper into Frascati Superiore wines.

What You’ll Love About This Frascati Day Trip with Lunch

• Private Frascati day trip that immerses you in the local culture, history, and wines.
• Learning about ancient and modern Frascati wine-making techniques with exclusive tastings.
• A tasty Roman traditional lunch at a cozy Italian restaurant in Frascati.

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8. Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati

Take the half-hour train from Rome’s Central Termini train station to Frascati for this small group exclusive winery tasting.

This 2.5 hour small-group exclusive winery and wine tasting tour in Frascati takes you to one of Frascati’s most prestigious wineries.

After meeting your local guide at the train station in Frascati, you’ll start with a tour of the town before heading to the winery.

From Frascati town, on a clear day, you will savor spectacular views over Rome and all the way to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

With your local guide, you’ll visit the famous Cantina Imperatori winery and learn the art of producing Rome wine, from harvesting grapes to the bottling process.

You will taste four different local wines from sparkling to those aged in clay amphoras.

Also, your Italian wines will be paired with a tasting of local snacks and Italian specialties. 

What You’ll Love About This Exclusive Wine Tasting in Frascati

• A convenient option outside of Rome to expand your Italian wine knowledge and visit a renowned vineyard.
• Touring the town of Frascati before heading to the winery.
• Enjoy an affordable and memorable wine-tasting experience from Rome. 

Rome Food and Wine Tours

9. Trastevere at Sunset Food and Wine Tour

If you are staying in the center of Rome, explore Italian wines on a food and wine tour.

This 3-hour Trastevere at sunset food and wine tour takes you to Rome’s bohemian for a taste of the Eternal City.

We took this food and wine tour and enjoyed sampling more than 9 different Roman specialties across 5 restaurants and wine bars.

As sundown begins, you’ll start your exploration of this local neighborhood with Aperitivo where you’ll try several local wines.

You’ll walk around the neighborhood learning about its history and attractions as you try delicious street food.

The highlight of the night is a stop for dinner at a family-run trattoria. You will devour some of the most delicious and classic Roman pasta dishes all washed down with more delicious local wines.

Artisanal gelato ends your food and wine tour, offering a complete Rome food and wine tasting throughout an iconic neighborhood.

What You’ll Love About This Trastevere Sunset Food and Wine Tour

• Enjoying Rome at sunset while savoring delicious wines and foods.
• Discovering the hip and trendy Trastevere neighborhood.
• Learning about Rome’s food culture from a friendly Roman food tour guide.

AUTHENTIC FOOD QUEST TIP: While in Rome, we took this Trastevere food tour and loved the wines and discovering the local food. Read our full review Trastevere Food Tour: How To Eat Like A Local in Rome Trendy Neighborhood

10. Rome Wine & Food Tour in Trastevere, Jewish Ghetto, and Campo de Fiori

During this walking tour, passionate tour guides will make you feel like a local with priority access to eateries in three iconic Rome neighborhoods.

Winner of a 2023 Traveler’s Choice award, this 3.5-hour Rome wine and food tour takes you through Trastevere, Jewish Ghetto, and Campo de Fiori.

Your culinary adventure begins in Campo de Fiori, a bustling food market where you’ll meet vendors and sample their tasty goods. 

Next, you’ll walk the cobbled lanes of Trastevere, with stops at several favorite local restaurants and cafes. 

Sample fresh mozzarella cheese, locally cured salami, and artisan gelato. Skip to the front of the long line at Roscioli’s Bakery, an institution since 1824, to taste delicious pizza. 

Continue to the Jewish Quarter, where you’ll taste fried artichoke in the oldest restaurant in the area. 

You’ll also stop by local grocery stores and delicatessens around Piazza delle Cinque Scole for samples of specialties like risotto balls and codfish.

In between the food and wine stops, you’ll visit iconic landmarks and learn about Rome’s history. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience food and wine in Rome like locals.

What You’ll Love About This Rome Wine & Food Tour

• Getting a greater understanding of Roman culture and how food plays a part.
• Experiencing food in Rome like a local with visits to markets, grocery stores, delis, bakeries, and restaurants.
• Exploring three iconic neighborhoods in Rome.

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What to Consider When Choosing a Wine Tour From Rome Italy

Wine tours from Rome help you explore more of Italy’s celebrated wine regions and taste a variety of Italian wines.

All these winery tours from Rome offer different experiences based on length and location.

As you plan your Rome wine tours, here are a few considerations.

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What Kind of Wine Tour Experience Do You Want?

Having spent time in Rome and visited and taken some of these experiences, we can confidently say you’ll have amazing authentic experiences. 

To choose your perfect wine tour experience, consider your expectations and preferences.

Are there any specific towns in Italy you want to visit? Some tours go to Frascati, Tuscany, San Gimignano, and others.

Do you want a full-day wine tour? Or do you prefer a slower pace with a morning or afternoon tour?

Do you prefer a private wine tour or are you comfortable sharing the experience with a group?

With these considerations in mind, simply choose the best wine tour from Rome that suits your schedule.

What Is Your Budget for Your Rome Wine Tour

Another aspect to think about is your budget and travel itinerary for your wine tour from Rome.

Wine tours from Rome range in price from $61.34 to $724.91 per person.

Depending on your group size and dates, some tour providers may be able to offer discounted rates.

On a positive note, all of these wine tours from Rome have a free cancellation policy up to 24 to 72 hours before the experience.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions Wine Tours From Rome

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