Rome’s Coolest Experiences
Roma Eat Tours
Selene is one of the most engaging and friendly tour guides around. You’ll feel like you’re meeting up with an old friend to grab some drinks and food. She has a degree in archeology so even when you do a simple food tasting tour, you’ll be sure to get plenty of interesting tidbits on your walks between restaurants and cafés. The global pandemic has put a dent in her tour business as you might expect, but she is using this time creatively. Her and her team are currently restoring a VW Bus to use for some of their more ambitious tours they have planned for once restrictions are lifted. One in particular that you might want to look into if you have Italian ancestors is a tour where you send her your family names and information you know about your roots and she researches your family origins and then takes you on a surprise tour through the little towns where your relatives emigrated from. Definitely contact them for setting up a specialized tour…particularly do not hesitate to book their walking food tour where you’ll experience coffee, wine, cheese, pasta and a handful of other treats, getting something to take home with you from every stop. It’s a fantastic experience and a great value.
Cooking Class with Alessandro
Alessandro is a single dad, and chef in the city of Rome, living in a small walk-up apartment in the shadow of the Pantheon. Today he makes his living by conducting small group (4-5 people) pasta making classes in his apartment. If you prefer to be alone as a couple without other groups, don’t hesitate to contact him directly and see if he can work out a private lesson with you. He’s incredibly fun and funny and engaging. You’ll have a blast hanging out with him and making delicious pasta.
Tour Rome and its Catacombs with a Golf Cart
As discussed on our main page for Rome, this tour offered by Show Me Italy is a great way to spend an afternoon. They pick you up at your hotel in a golf cart and take you to many of Rome’s best minor sites. They’ll take you to the Knights of Malta Key Hole, the Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura, Circus Maximus and the Catacombs, as well as a handful of other interesting stops and provide you with guided tours at each.
Tasting Menu at Crash Vibes & Wine
One of Rome’s coolest bars has a small upstairs seating area big enough for 4-6 people max where you can enjoy a food tasting complete with wine pairing while a lively jazz band plays in the bar below. If you’re looking for a great evening out, make sure to stop at Crash Vibes & Wine. You can check out his private wine and food tastings HERE and his brunch tasting menus HERE. Or better yet, just contact him directly from his website above and set up your own curated, private experience in his upstairs lounge.
Virtual Reality Tour Through Ancient Rome
As discussed a bunch above, many of the ruined sites require a lot of imagination to truly understand what these structures looked like in ancient times. Because of that, there are many tour groups that now use virtual reality headsets to give you a better understanding of what these places used to look like when they were in their full glory. Below you’ll find a list of some of the best VR experiences offered right now:
Frascati Winery, Wine Tasting and Lunch
If you have time to stop at this ancient winery/vineyard about 40 min outside of the city, make a special trip. The do wine tastings, homemade pasta making, and lunch experiences complete with musical performances. It’s like taking a time machine to a family event from a simpler time. Check out their main website above or their AirBnb Experiences page HERE.
Boat Tour with Dinner
Check out this wonderful boat tour down the Tiber River complete with wine and dinner.
Photo Tour with Professional Photographer
If you’re a photographer that wants to learn more about photography and take a private tour with a professional photographer to some of Rome’s best photo locations, this is a fantastic tour.
Gladiator School
Want to attend an actual Roman Gladiator School where you will done their armor and learn how to use their weapons, look no further than Rome’s only official Gladiator school.
Palazzo Valentini
Using state of art technology such as lasers and sound effects, the archaeological remains of ancient Roman houses are brought to life! Situated in the headquarters of the Province of Rome and just a short walk from Piazza Venezia, it’s educational, fascinating and a must-visit.
