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Rome: Food Tasting and Wine Pairing & Tiber River Boat Ride

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About the activity

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.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Live guiding
    English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Valid
    1 day
  • 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
Highlights & Description

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.

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.

Good to 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.
Meeting point

11:00 AM Rome Food Tasting with Wine Pairing and RiverBoat

7:00 PM Rome Food Tasting with Wine Pairing and RiverBoat

5:00 PM Rome Food Tasting with Wine Pairing and RiverBoat

3:00 PM Rome Food Tasting with Wine Pairing and RiverBoat

1:00 PM Rome Food Tasting with Wine Pairing and RiverBoat

DELUXE Food Tasting TOP Wine Pairing and Tiber River Boat

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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