Italian Food and Wine Tours

Rome Food Walking Tour was the best tour that we took while in Rome. Sara was an excellent guide, sharing her knowledge of food, drink and history. I would highly recommend this tour. Great food, good wine and a very interesting way to experience some of the Italian culture.

Doing what: Rome Food Walking Tour

This was a definite highlight of my time in Rome. Monica was an absolute gem, she is so enthusiastic about food and sharing her experience with tour participants. The location is magical with views over the river valley. The class was a great deal of fun and was hands on. Hand making pasta and local dishes was wonderful. The only drawback was there was too much food!!!! Everyone in the group was replete with good food and good wine and had a well deserved nap on the drive back to Rome. Thank you to Monica and our wonderful driver/kitchen hand for an experience to remember.

Doing what: Small-Group Cooking Lesson in Roman Countryside

this was one of the most fun (and informative tours) we've ever taken. We went to a part of Rome we've never been to, known as the 'foodie' part of Rome, and sampled food and wine of many different varieties. Sarah, our guide was amazing. This was not only great fun, but surprisingly educational. I'd do it again.

Doing what: Rome Food Walking Tour

This was a fantastic tour with Monica as our chef and guide. We went in November which was low season and she picked us up cheerfully, even though it was only my husband and I, and we set off on a culinary/travel adventure. She is so lovely, knowledgeable, patient and kind. She asked what our goals and food interests were and then she developed a plan with us while driving to the country to fit our interests. My number one goal was to learn to make pasta and she taught me how to make artichoke/ricotta stuffed ravioli, lasagna with bechamel sauce, roasted pumpkin and sausage, and fettucine with wild mushrooms. I will never go back to box pasta. We also made a fantastic chicken dish with balsamic vinegar, bruchetta, roasted potatoes with rosemary and stuffed tomatoes. For dessert we made tiramisu. We chatted all day in the wildly unique environment-- an ancient but totally renovated house in the village overlooking the river-- great kitchen-- drank wine and learned a about food, the Italian culture etc. We were so spoiled by Monica-- we did have her all to ourselves, but I suspect she would treat everyone that way. She is a very hard worker. Fabio, the owner, is lucky to have her and so were we. Thanks Monica for your graciousness and a splendid day-- TC and Dennis

Doing what: Small-Group Cooking Lesson in Roman Countryside

Walking tour was ok. Guide was nearly 20 minutes late and not much personality. Class was great -- memorable experience and wonderful food and wine. We highly recommend L'Amore restaurant for cooking classes or just dining.

Doing what: Rome Walking Tour and Cooking Class

If you love to learn new things and have never had the confidence to cook pasta this is for you! We had an awesome half day with Mita. The wines and food were outstanding, not just because we made the pasta. The Rome Walking Tour was great to do in the early part of your trip as it gets your bearings and history intro into Rome. The five stars was due to the cooking class, a highlight of our trip. Fabio came to see us and we were very lucky that the class turned out to be just us two...vip class....

Doing what: Rome Walking Tour and Cooking Class

The cooking class was a wonderful experience. From the little tour as we gathered provisions for our meal to the last bottle of wine that we drank as we ate the food we prepared we had a wonderful time. Our chef was engaging and displayed his true passion for cooking. We were given the oppurtunity to prepare a wide variety of foods which was definitely a " hand on" experience. Even dessert back at his restaurant was a wonderful treat. Definitely worth the money and enjoyable for all levels of experience in the kitchen.

Doing what: Small-Group Cooking Lesson in Rome

Such a wonderful escape from Rome during my weeklong trip. Fabulous tour guide, delicious food, and great wine.

Doing what: Taste of Italy Food Tour to Chianti and Umbria from Rome

The tour was wonderful and the views were absolutely breath taking. Driving to Cortona you see these these amazing views of the Tuscan country side, once in Cortona we instantly fell in love with the charming town. After our visit in Cortona we drove to a local farm where we had lunch and got to purchase local wines and mixes for pasta. The food that the farm served was very good and homemade. After eating lunch at the farm we drove to Montelpuciano where we got to taste wine at Contuci Cantina, it was very nice here.

Doing what: Taste of Italy Food Tour to Chianti and Umbria from Rome

The walking tour was brief but good - and that was handy because we just wanted to get to the cooking! Mostly it's just making pasta, but it's lots of fun (especially for families) and you get to eat great food (and drinks lots of wine) when you're done!

Doing what: Rome Walking Tour and Cooking Class

LOVED LOVED LOVED this class/tour! My dad, sisters and I surprised my mom for her 70th bday with a trip to Rome. We were looking for something to do outside of the city and this was the perfect day! Not only is the village adorable, but the cooking experience was top notch. And, our chefs picked us up and dropped us off so we had plenty of time to ask questions about all things Italian/Roman! We enjoyed fresh food from the tiny grocery store and wonderful teachers to turn it into an amazing meal! We learned a great deal and still had plenty of time for wine and laughter. And we actually just made homemade pasta again while we were together back at home! Because there were only 5 of us in our group, the class was rounded out with a single traveler as well as a gap-year student and her parents. All of us (a variety of ages) had a fabulous time and left with full bellies! I would strongly recommend for families of all ages and sizes, couples, singles...anyone looking for a great Italian experience!

Doing what: Small-Group Cooking Lesson in Roman Countryside

Loved, loved, loved, this tour. Cortona and Montepulciano are beautiful. Our guide was knowledgable of not only the towns themselves, but of the land, trees, and other towns along the way. The bus was crazy hot though, but it seemed like we were always warmer than most of the locals. The restaurant we stopped at was wonderful, quaint, the food amazing. I absolutely adored the old man at the winery. Amando or something. Overall a wonderful day trip, and a beautiful day.

Doing what: Taste of Italy Food Tour to Chianti and Umbria from Rome

Excellent trip to the countryside, the guide was excellent and tried so hard to give us a bird-seye view of the overall countryside! Food was excellent, no complains, for a day tour, and the wine was magnificent. In short, this was a good day trip for a short respite from the grandeur of Rome and its numerous visitors!

Doing what: Taste of Italy Food Tour to Chianti and Umbria from Rome

Fantastic! Not too many people going on this trip, which made it feel less like we were a bunch of tourists. Very easy with hotel pickup even though my hotel wasn't even on the list, I was picked up. The bus was very comfortable. My guide, Stefano, was great informative and personable! The locations were beautiful! The food and wine were wonderful! We were given time in each place to stop, shop and explore on our own, which was great! It was a memorable and delightful experience!

Doing what: Taste of Italy Food Tour to Chianti and Umbria from Rome

Outstanding. Good value. Great guid. Great food and wine. Do not miss this tour.

Doing what: Taste of Italy Food Tour to Chianti and Umbria from Rome