Gastronomic & Ancient Rome - 5 days Tour by On The Go Tours

5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Rome, Italy

Ends

Rome, Italy

Highlights

Colosseum - Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on a guided tour, and visit the nearby Roman Forum

Pizza Cooking Class - Learn how to make traditional Italian pizza and taste your own mouth-watering creations

Food tour - Embark on a guided walking food tour of the city, tasting local specialties and Italian dishes

Vatican City - Enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

Tivoli - Discover the UNESCO-listed ruined villas of Emperor Hadrian and Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este on a day trip

Itinerary

Step into the heart of the Eternal City with the "Gastronomic & Ancient Rome – 5 days" private explorer tour, tailored for experienced travelers and seniors who appreciate history and cuisine in equal measure. Explore Rome’s iconic sites—the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican City—then venture to Tivoli for its UNESCO-listed villas.

Dive into Italy’s culinary traditions with a hands-on pizza-making class and a guided food walking tour, sampling classic Roman dishes along the way. Accommodations, transport, and some meals are included for a seamless experience.

The tour package’s USP is its immersive blend of ancient heritage and culinary delight—ensuring you savor both Rome’s rich history and its legendary flavors in just five days.

day 1 - Welcome to Rome

Welcome to Rome, the Italian capital. On arrival at the airport, you will be collected by a driver and taken to the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to settle in and begin your exploration of the city. This evening, you will be collected and taken to a local restaurant in Trastevere, one of the most vibrant districts in the Italian capital. Enjoy an included dinner (drinks not included) at a traditional Roman trattoria and indulge in local specialties dating back in time. After dinner, you will be returned to the hotel.

Meals:1 Dinner

OverNight:Rome

day 2 - Colosseum, Forum & pizza class

After breakfast, you will be joined by an expert guide for a small group (max 10 people) tour of the Colosseum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This ancient stadium once held 50,000 - 80,000 spectators and was the scene of vicious battle re-enactments and games, where gladiators fought to the death. You also visit the Arch of Constantine and the historic Forum. Then its on to Palatine Hill to learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, before there is free time for lunch and for you to explore Rome further at leisure.

You will need to make your own way back to Trastevere this afternoon for our family-friendly pizza making class in a small group (max 12 people). Learn what ingredients are needed to make the perfect Italian pizza dough and have a go at kneading your own dough. Add fresh tomato sauce and whichever toppings you like before baking in the oven. Before you eat your own creation, there is an appetizer of bruschetta and an included drink. After our pizza making experience, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Rome

day 3 - Food tour & Vatican

Don't eat too much at breakfast this morning, because you've got a glorious day of eating ahead! You will be transferred to our starting location to meet a local foodie guide, and will then embark on a mouthwatering private food walking tour through the city. Explore the areas of Campo De’ Fiori, Trastevere, and the Jewish Quarter. There will be several stops along the way: You’ll enjoy a slice of freshly baked crispy “Pizza Bianca” (Rome’s own version of focaccia) cut in half horizontally and filled with thin slices of freshly cut “mortadella”. You can tuck into a “Supplì”, a little ball of deep-fried tomato sauce risotto with a heart of melted mozzarella cheese. And we haven't forgotten about pasta, you will get to try some of Rome's freshest. Taste some Roman-Jewish specialties like carciofo alla giudia, a Jewish style deep-fried artichoke that resembles a tiny sunflower or the fried zucchini flower (according to seasonality). Save some space for dessert, because there's gelato to enjoy too!

After the food tour, it's time to explore the Vatican City. Joining a small group tour (max 10 people), you discover the museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Take in some of the most famous works of art in the world, including works by artists including Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael and Giotto. Explore the Sistine Chapel, which dates to 1483 and is the most famous chapel in the world thanks to its elaborate ceiling and of course the famous painting, The Final Judgement by Michelangelo. That's it for the day, your evening is free!

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Rome

day 4 - UNESCO-listed villas of Tivoli

Rome - Tivoli - Rome. Today you will enjoy a private day trip to Tivoli, located a few kilometres outside Rome. Tivoli is home to two renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the ruins of Roman Emperor Hadrian's luxury country villa. There are more than 30 ruined buildings to discover at the complex, and Hadrian also built himself several swimming pools.

In the 16th century, much of the remaining marble and statues were removed from Hadrian's Villa by Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este, to decorate his own villa located nearby: Villa d’Este, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Largely frescoed on the inside, the Villa is surrounded by a unique garden, displaying a complex system of pools, water jets, channels, fountains, cascades, and water games. And what makes this system of fountains such an incredible masterpiece of engineering is that it works entirely by the force of gravity, without pumps.

After exploring both villas, you will be returned to Rome, where the final night of your tour is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Rome

day 5 - Rome

Our tour comes to an end today after breakfast at the hotel, check out and an included transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

4 nights 4-star hotel

Meals

4 breakfasts, 2 dinners (including 1 dinner in Trastevere in a typical Roman trattoria (drinks not included) and 1 pizza-making class)

Transport

Private airport transfers on day 1 and day 5Transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle

Others

Services of expert guides for all sightseeingColosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour (small group of max 10 people)Vatican Museums Tour (small group of max 10 people)Pizza-baking class and Rome food tour (small group of max 12 people)Private 6-hour tour of Tivoli and its villas: Villa Adriana e Villa D’EsteThis private tour is operated by a trusted partner, not On The Go Tours

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