Rome History & Gastronomy | 5 Day Private Tour
Discover Rome’s ancient history and food traditions over five days, with guided sightseeing, a pizza class and a day exploring Tivoli’s remarkable villas.
Tour Essentials
Breakfast daily, trattoria dinner and pizza dinner with a drink
Why we've chosen this tour
For travellers comparing ways to explore Rome and Lazio, the combination of major monuments, food traditions and a day in Tivoli gives this city stay real variety.
Is this tour for you?
Suits travellers who want a Rome base and privately arranged touring with independent evenings. Expect walking at archaeological sites and through city neighbourhoods. The Colosseum visit format must be confirmed before booking.
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Tour Details
Rome’s ancient monuments and everyday food traditions belong together. In the heart of Lazio, this five-day stay brings the city’s great archaeological sites into conversation with its markets, trattorias and lively neighbourhoods.
Spend four nights in Rome, with guided visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, followed by the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. A day in Tivoli takes you beyond the city to the imperial remains of Hadrian’s Villa and the fountain-filled gardens of Villa d’Este.
The food experiences bring a more personal side of Rome into focus: dinner in Trastevere, a hands-on pizza class and a walking tour tasting Roman street food, pasta and gelato. There is also independent time to return to a favourite piazza or linger over a coffee.
Inclusions
- Four nights in Rome with breakfast
- Trastevere trattoria dinner, excluding drinks
- Guided archaeological, Vatican and Tivoli visits with entrance tickets
- Private pizza class with dinner and a drink
- Private Roman food walk
- Airport transfers and specified itinerary transfers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive In Rome
Meet your driver at Rome airport and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, a transfer takes you to Trastevere for dinner at a traditional Roman trattoria. Drinks are extra, and you make your own way back to the hotel. Overnight in Rome.
Day 2 – Ancient Rome & Pizza Making
Following breakfast, transfer to the archaeological area for a guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Lunch and the remainder of the morning are independent. Make your own way to Trastevere for a hands-on private pizza class, followed by bruschetta and the pizza you have made, with water, wine or a soft drink. Return to your hotel independently. Overnight in Rome.
Day 3 – Roman Flavours & The Vatican
A transfer takes you to meet your private foodie guide for a walk through Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. Tastings introduce pizza bianca with mortadella, supplì, pasta, seasonal Roman Jewish specialities and gelato. Continue by transfer to the Vatican for a private guided visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, finishing at St Peter’s Square. St Peter’s Basilica is viewed from outside. Overnight in Rome.
Day 4 – Tivoli’s Villas
Travel to Tivoli with a private car and English-speaking guide at your disposal for six hours. Explore Hadrian’s Villa, the emperor’s extensive country retreat, and Villa d’Este, where frescoed rooms open onto gardens celebrated for their gravity-fed fountains. Return to Rome for your final night.
Day 5 – Depart Rome
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Rome airport. Your tour concludes on arrival at the airport.
Tour Highlights
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Square
- Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este in Tivoli
- Trastevere trattoria dinner, pizza class and Roman food walk
Accommodation
- Hotel Aria Palace — Rome, 4-star; or Hotel Imperiale or similar
- Hotel Imperiale — Rome, 4-star; alternative hotel
Hotel allocation is subject to confirmation.
Tour Notes
Physical Requirements
Expect walking on cobbled streets, uneven historic sites and steps. Comfortable walking shoes and reasonable mobility are recommended. Please discuss any mobility requirements with us before booking.
2027 Seasonal Prices
AUD per person. Double prices are based on two people sharing; single prices are total prices for single occupancy.
| Season (2027) | Single AUD | Double AUD | Triple AUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-23 to 06-30 | 12,399 | 6,599 | 5,999 |
| 07-01 to 08-28 | 11,799 | 6,199 | 5,659 |
| 08-29 to 10-31 | 12,399 | 6,599 | 5,999 |
Travel Notes
Travel is subject to availability. Prices are in Australian dollars per person and vary by season and room occupancy. Optional activities and meals are payable separately unless listed as included.
Exclusions
- Flights, insurance and personal expenses
- Meals and drinks not specified as included
- Independent transfers to the pizza class and back from Trastevere
Cancellations
For information related to cancellations and any associated costs, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
Departures exclude Fridays, Saturdays and the first Thursday of each month, plus 26–29 March; 24, 25, 29 and 30 April; 30–31 May; 1 June; 12–15 August; and 30–31 October. Please confirm your preferred date before booking.
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