Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel

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Rome, Italy

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Parrocchia Santuario di Santa Maria delle Grazie al Trionfale

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

End point
Saint Peter's Square

The tour will end in Piazza san Pietro.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mercato Trionfale

    Wander around the numerous stands of one of the oldest markets of Italy and taste some delicacies of Rome and Lazio region.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Prati

    Discover the elegant buildings, the high-end restaurants and the monuments of this central neighborhood.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Borgo

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vatican Walls

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Passetto di Borgo

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Sistine Chapel Tours

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Walking Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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