Rome Countryside: Wine Tasting Tour with Private Driver

About This Experience

Rome Grand Tour runs this private 3-hour wine outing with pickup in Rome and a driver for the whole trip. The drive to Frascati takes about 45 minutes each way, which leaves around 1.5 hours for a guided visit and tasting at a countryside vineyard. It costs from $156 per person when two travel and holds a 4.8 rating from 65 GetYourGuide reviews. Guiding is offered in English, Italian and Spanish.

The operator says a sommelier or local wine expert usually leads the visit. You tour the vineyard and wine cellars, then taste a range of wines with local cheeses, cured meats, olives and artisanal bread chosen to match. Along the way the guide covers how the wine is made, how to taste it, and tips on choosing wine in Italy. The listing does not name the winery, so ask the operator if a particular estate matters to you.

This tour suits travelers who want a short wine outing from Rome without trains or station transfers, and those who would like guiding in Spanish or Italian. Wear comfortable shoes, since the listing mentions some walking at the vineyard. Start times vary by date, so check availability for one that fits around your Rome plans. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours ahead.

One lower-rated reviewer praised the driver but felt the tasting fell short of what they expected, so read the inclusions closely. The food is a tasting plate of snacks, and no lunch is listed. The station-start Frascati farmhouse tours include a full meal for less per person, though you take the train from Termini yourself, and another private tour on this site costs from $175 per person for two.

Highlights

• Private driver from Rome and back
• About 1.5 hours at a countryside vineyard near Frascati
• Visit usually led by a sommelier or local wine expert
• Cheeses, cured meats, olives and bread paired with the wines
• Guiding in English, Italian or Spanish

What's Included

• ✓ Guided tour of vineyards and wine cellars
• ✓ Tasting of several wines
• ✓ Snacks paired with the wines
• ✓ Transportation with pickup and drop-off
• ✓ Private group

Not Included

• A full lunch (the food is a snack pairing)

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes

Good to Know & Caveats

• The drive from Rome to Frascati takes about 45 minutes each way.
• There is some walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
• The listing does not name the winery.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

Meeting Point

Pickup in Rome is included; check availability for pickup details when you book.