Rome Food and Wine Tasting and Colosseum Private Guided Tour
Explore the Colosseum and the heart of ancient Rome with an exceptional private guided tour and enjoy a food tasting with wine pairing in the most characteristic neighborhood of Rome, Trastevere, in an authentic underground cellar obtained from the careful and skillful recovery of a Roman cistern of the 1st-century a.C. Discover the origins of Rome, visit ancient Rome, and see the most significant ruins that still exist, including the Colosseum. Visit the Roman Forum, walk the 2,500-year-old Via Sacra, past the Arch of Titus, and reach the Palatine Hill, where Rome was founded in 753 BC. Enjoy spectacular views from the Palatine Hill and admire the ruins of the imperial palaces. Reach Trastevere, and in an authentic underground cellar, you will be able to experience a journey of research and healing of the flavors of the Italian food and wine tradition, which will allow you to taste the specialties produced with the best ingredients to guarantee a unique flavor of the Italian food.
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Rome Food and Wine Tasting and Colosseum Private Guided Tour
What's included in Rome Food and Wine Tasting and Colosseum Private Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Enter the Colosseum and learn about the spectacular and incredible entertainment organized in ancient times. Discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the astonishing ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer your questions. The tour's departure time may vary and can be brought forward or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. If there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least seven days before the date booked by you. The order of visit of the monuments included in the tour description may vary.
Foro Romano
Visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins. Leaving the Arch of Titus walk down the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests. After admiring this impressive monument's runway, get prepared for visiting Maxentius' Basilica and Romulus temple. Continuing to the Forum see the temple dedicate to Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife. An extraordinary example of reusing during the ancient period. Your visit ends with the temple of Julius Caesar, built by Emperor August to commemorate his father. All around you can see the building where the daily life in Ancient Rome took place such as the two republican basilicas, the temple of Saturn and the temple of Dioscuri, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and much more ... Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.
Palatine Hill
Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome. At the end of the tour you will have free time to explore this area. Start your visit from the impressive Arch of Constantine, an emblem of victory which commemorates Emperor Constantine when he ascended the power. Getting on the hill appreciate this archaeological site, with the ruins of many generations of Rome’s emperors on show. Enjoy an impressive view of the valley of the Roman Forum. Continue your tour visiting the Horti Palatini Farnesiourum and its terrace. Here surrounded by fine gardens and elegant fountains you will be given an incredible panoramic view. The first part of your tour ends up with the Arch of Titus.
Inclusions
- Food Tasting and Wine Pairing experience Presentation and explanation by our expert, friendly staff
- Official Professional Licensed Local Blue Badge Tour Guide
- 3-hrs Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill private guided tour
- Selection of products recognized by the Slow Food* presidium from small artisans.
- 5 Types of Cheese (Fries esc and Aged), Bread/Roman Pizza, 4 Cured Meats/Cold Cuts, Vegetable, etc.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Assistance on site and from the office
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Unlimited water
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
- Tasting of n. 1 Glass of Prosecco, 4 glasses of Superior Italian wines (2 White wines, 2 Red wines)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- It is mandatory to communicate any allergies or intolerances to food and drinks at the time of booking. Failure to communicate does not guarantee the service.
- Late arrivals cannot join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- No change on a booking can be accepted. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, aAlcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- The start time of the tour may vary depending on the availability of tickets or due to extraordinary and unplanned closures or not communicated promptly.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
- THE FOOD AND WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE STARTS AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES 11:00/13:00/15:00/17:00/19:00, the preferred time for tasting must be communicated at the time of the booking.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- Not recommended for children under 7 years of age or for infant
- Not recommended for children under 7 years of age or for infant
- Not recommended for Vegans and for diabetics
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tasting experience will take place and end at the Fabullus wine cellar.
- The meeting point is at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the Basilica's entrance. The guide will wait for you holding a "Tour in the city" sign. The departure time from the meeting point is 20 minutes before the tour booked time.
End Points
- The tasting experience will take place and end at the Fabullus wine cellar.
- The Colosseum/Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tour will in Largo Corrado Ricci
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The meeting point for the Colosseum Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tour is at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the Basilica's entrance. The guide will have a sign with your name on it. If you book the pick-up option, the booked time is the pick-up time. The Meeting Point for the Food and Wine Tasting is in Via dell'Arco di San Calisto, 19 (Fabullus Wine Cellar) THE FOOD AND WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE STARTS AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES: 13:00/15:00/17:00 or 19:00. PLEASE NOTE: • Customers have a mandatory meeting time 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons. • Please be advised that Colosseum capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure, especially on national holidays and events. The departure time may differ by up to 30 minutes. • Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tickets are timed, dated, and not refundable. • You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver's License, Passport, or State ID all work). Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate or doesn't match the one on your ID. Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card. • We kindly inform you that any disability or anything that might prevent you from joining the tour regularly MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: [email protected]. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented. • The tour's start time may vary depending on the availability of tickets or due to extraordinary and unplanned closures or not communicated promptly. • Main Office phone numbers: +39 3280010018 - +39 3386672861 • We inform you that access to archaeological areas or museums may be subject to delays beyond our control.
