Rome Highlights Tour with Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

Discover Rome through its timeless monuments and authentic flavors. This 4-hour experience combines a panoramic drive in a luxury vehicle with a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to make two Italian culinary icons: pizza and gelato.

Your journey begins with a 1.5-hour sightseeing tour through Rome’s highlights — from the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square to the charm of Piazza Navona. After admiring the Eternal City’s landmarks, step into a professional kitchen for a 2.5-hour shared class with an expert chef. Prepare your own pizza and artisanal gelato, then enjoy your creations in good company.

This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Rome in both its beauty and taste, with comfort, authenticity, and style.

What's Included

Private Mercedes E-Class / V-Class with professional driver and AC
1.5-hour panoramic tour of Rome’s highlights
2.5-hour shared Pizza & Gelato class with English-speaking chef
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Rome (Private Option)
Hands-on preparation and meal with your own creations
Entrance tickets to monuments/museums
Gratuities
Additional food & beverages not specified
Licensed tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your private driver will meet you directly at your hotel or at your preferred location in central Rome for a comfortable start to your experience. If you select the shared option, the meeting point will be at Piazza del Popolo.

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Meeting point

We will pick up our guests at the meeting point, where the driver will be waiting with a sign showing our company name

End point

We will pick up our guests at the meeting point, where the driver will be waiting with a sign showing our company name

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza del Popolo

    Start at Piazza del Popolo, the grand entrance to Rome for centuries. Admire its neoclassical design, the central obelisk brought from Egypt, and the famous twin churches that frame the square.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive along the Tiber River to reach Castel Sant’Angelo, originally built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum. Over the centuries it became a fortress and papal residence, offering one of the most iconic silhouettes of Rome.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. Peter's Square

    Pause for a photo opportunity in St. Peter’s Square. The sweeping colonnade designed by Bernini embraces visitors, while the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica rises as the spiritual heart of the Vatican.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy a scenic drive along the Lungotevere embankments, offering views of the bridges and historic palaces that line the riverbanks.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Pass by the vast open field of the Circus Maximus, the legendary site where ancient Romans gathered to watch thrilling chariot races, once accommodating up to 250,000 spectators.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Arrive at the Colosseum, Rome’s most emblematic monument. This iconic amphitheater, nearly 2,000 years old, remains a symbol of the power and ingenuity of the Roman Empire.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    Admire the archaeological remains of the Imperial Forums, where emperors such as Julius Caesar and Augustus left monumental legacies that still stand in stone.

    Admission ticket free
  • Piazza Venezia (Pass by)

    See Piazza Venezia, the central hub of modern Rome, dominated by the grand Altare della Patria, also known as the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, built to honor Italy’s unification.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Piazza Navona

    Visit Piazza Navona, a lively baroque square built over the ancient Stadium of Domitian, renowned for Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers and its vibrant atmosphere.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Pantheon

    Pass by the Pantheon, the ancient Roman temple dedicated to all gods. Its perfect dome and central oculus have inspired architects for centuries and remain architectural wonders.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Stop at the Spanish Steps, one of the city’s most elegant landmarks. The sweeping staircase links Piazza di Spagna with the church of Trinità dei Monti, a favorite gathering spot for both Romans and visitors.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Trevi Fountain

    Visit the Trevi Fountain, the largest Baroque fountain in the city. Its dramatic sculptures make it one of the most photographed spots in Rome. Tradition invites you to toss a coin to ensure your return.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions so that the cooking class can be adapted accordingly.
  • The order of the visits may be adjusted based on the selected start time or the meeting point agreed with the guests.
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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