Food, Wine & Nightlife in Italy

No one goes to Italy on vacation without plans to eat. Cross pizza off your list on this food walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. You'll visit family-run bakeries and favorite local pizzerias while sampling different toppings and learning about different types of pizza, such as the Roman specialty 'scrocchiarella.' Plus, stop for gelato, enjoy a beer and visit the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli. This pizza tour is limited to 12 people to provide a more personalized experience.

Learn the secrets of Italian cooking in the unforgettable setting of a 14th-century castle with a small-group cooking class at the Castle of Bevilacqua. Enjoy hands-on experience preparing 4-course meal with guidance from an accomplished chef, and then eat the lunch you have just made. Tour the castle after lunch to see the paintings, frescoes and magnificent hanging garden.

Don't leave sampling Rome's best culinary offerings to chance, take a 3.5-hour walking tour with a local gastronome guide to experience the best of Rome's gastronomic scene. During this movable feast, you'll stray from the beaten path and dine on classic Italian food samples: pleasure your palate with buffalo mozzarella, burrata (Italian cheese), pizza, pasta, and gelato. Explore both the historical center and the lesser-known Trastevere district, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 food lovers.

Get the complete Roman experience and take a private cooking class during your holiday. This 4-hour excursion starts with shopping for your ingredients at the local market with your host. Then head to your class in a 17th-century palace and prepare a 4-course meal from start to finish. Sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor and sample local wines and create beautiful memories of your time in Rome.

Savor the flavors of Rome on a 4-hour evening food experience. With a sommelier-guide, learn about Roman cuisine and visit six food stops, including upscale eateries, 'trattorias' (informal restaurants), and food stalls to taste local treats and delicacies. Sample Prosecco and Rome-Jewish staples like deep-fried artichokes, savor pizza and 'gelato' (ice cream), and enjoy Roman pasta and wine at a restaurant overlooking the Pantheon. Tastings, equivalent to a 4-course dinner, included.

See the delicious side of Rome on this guided food-themed walking tour. Explore the neighborhood of Monti, part of the historical center but without all the tourists. Stroll the cobblestone streets with your guide, popping in to pizza-by-the-slice spots and wood-fired oven pizza places to sample some of the best pizza in the city. Sample snacks in a gastronomia, or deli, and wash it down with an Italian soft drink, all the while seeing legendary sites like the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and learning about the history of the neighborhood.

Eat your way through one of Rome's favorite neighborhoods on this Trastevere food tour. Walk along the historical cobbled streets, stopping in at various restaurants and food shops for tastings of cheese, gelato, wine, produce and more. Meet local business owners and food purveyors to get a feel for the passion and dedication that go into Rome's culinary scene. This small-group tour is limited to just six people to provide an intimate, authentic experience.

At a wine bar near Campo de' Fiori, enjoy a Rome wine-tasting session and light meal, hosted by the bar owner and sommelier. You'll sample six wines from the Lazio region, plus enjoy bread, fresh pasta and dessert as you hear about the regional cuisine of Rome and greater Lazio. For more food, upgrade when booking to include an extra hour at the bar, during which you can enjoy light platters of cheese, salami, ham and smoked fish. This small-group activity is limited to eight people for a more personalized experience.

Experience Rome with all your senses on this delicious 4-hour sunset walking and eating tour of Rome's Prati District. See Rome like a local, as you stroll the streets of Prati with your knowledgeable local guide, popping into up to five different gourmet food stores to sample up to 20 different foods. Pop into some real hidden gems, as you snack on cured meets and cheeses, eat amazing pizza, and meet some of the artisanal food makers who will give you recipes and food making tips. Group sizes are limited to 13 people, so book early to secure your spot.

Immerse yourself in the Italian caffè culture during this small-group culinary tour. Spend 3 hours strolling through the neighborhoods of Castello and Cannaregio, listening to your guide's thoughtful commentary on Venice's gastronomic traditions. Taste some of the bold coffee that Italians like to linger over and a few of the city's best 'pasticcerie', or desserts. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people or fewer to ensure an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide. All tastings are included.

Spend 2.5 hours learning about some of Rome's top food spots during this small-group walking tour. See a few of the main sights in between sampling goodies like the best gelato and espresso in Rome.

Experience the best of Tuscan cuisine on a three and-a-half hour tour of Florence. Enjoy local meats and cheeses, with a glass of Chianti. The comprehensive tour continues with other dishes, such as ribollitaone (traditional soup), and coccoli (fried dough), and cantucci e vin santo (biscuits and sweet wine). Leave with a full stomach and a myriad of suggestions for places to eat for the rest of your tour.

Spend a day sipping one of Italy's top wines, Brunello di Montalcino, on this unique trip from Siena. Led by an expert guide, travel to the cellars to learn about the production process and meet the locals behind the delicious red wine. Then, pause at a family-run winery for an authentic Tuscan lunch before exploring the village of Montalcino and the abbey of Sant'Antimo. Stop for additional tastings along the way and conclude with transportation back to Siena. Group size is reserved to eight people for a more intimate experience.

Get a taste of true Roman fare while exploring the city's unique districts on this 3.5-hour walking food tour. Follow your local guide - and your appetite! - to authentic eateries in the Piazza Navona, Campo dei Fiori, old Jewish Quarter and Trastevere neighborhood. Learn about Rome's fascinating history while stopping to sample local, hand-picked specialties including espresso, fresh pizza, fried risotto balls, pastas, salami, cheeses and creamy gelato.

Get a taste of Rome's Testaccio neighborhood, the center of the local food scene, on this 4-hour tour. With a foodie guide, you'll enjoy nine tastings of regional cuisine as you walk through the neighborhood to meet vendors and learn about secret Roman recipes. From gelato to cheese to pastries to fresh pasta, you'll enjoy the best of Italian food. Select a departure time when booking.

Discover Tuscany's historic towns, gastronomic delicacies, and fine wines on this full-day tour from Lucca. Sample regional wines at a Montalcino winery; enjoy a self-guided tour of Montalcino fortress; taste Pecorino cheese in Pienza; and discover the famous Nobile di Montepulciano wine at a Montepulciano winery. Round-trip shuttle transfers from Lucca are included.

Dig into the delicious culinary history of the Tuscan capital with this 4-hour food and wine tour of Florence. Join a knowledgeable local guide for visits to 7 places to eat or drink in the historic center - trattorias, restaurants, pastry shops, gelaterias, wineries and more. Check out the food vendors in the bustling San Lorenzo Market. Take this tour on your first day in Florence so you can eat better for the rest of your stay. Come hungry!

Taste your way through Rome's street food scene with this 3-hour food tour. Sample a variety of street foods, such as zucchini flowers, suppli, pastries, and pizza, while taking in the impressive scenery of historic Rome all around you.

Amid the enchanting alleways of Rome's historical centre, near one of the most famous fountains in the world, you will find Il Vicolo.A dimly lit, elegant "living room" designed for food and wine tastings, Il Vicolo brings you experiences for the palate, away from the bustle of the area.You will be introduced to some of the most renowned local wines, and to niche wine producers: allow all your senses to help you understand what you are drinking. The soft atmosphere, the refined selection of cheese and cured meats, and the calming voice of our sommelier will guide through a full wine experience.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock 'n' roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a two- or three-course meal.