Italy · DINING EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 dining experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Trade Sorrento’s crowds for a family farm with lemon groves, olive oil, limoncello, wine, tastings, and a generous farm-to-table lunch.
“A must do!!! It was a wonderful experience visiting Eugenio was very informative and took pride in his family farm”
Cruise Venice by candlelight aboard a galleon, with a generous dinner, wine, Prosecco, and views of Murano, Burano, and San Marco.
“The absolute highlight of our trip to Venice. Excellent food, we've been a lot of places and this really ranks highly. Wonderful atmosphere and made a real fuss of my partner on his birthday so do let them know!”
Make fresh Roman pasta, taste family-made Frascati wines, explore a historic cellar, and enjoy dinner in a hill town outside Rome.
“Wonderful Frascati experience. Before the wine and food started our guide gave us a brief overview of the town and history. The pasta making was fun, informative and tasted very good. Recommend this with all my heart and stomach.”
Tour Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto makers outside Bologna, with tastings, wine, breakfast, and a festive lunch.
“Loved that the tour included three of the area’s most prominent foods, our favourite was the one for parmigiana reggiano as you see it made from start to finish. At the balsamic vinegar factory, you mostly just look at the aging barrels and do a tasting alongside breakfast. We also found the exact same vinegar for less than half the price afterwards when we travelled to Asia, so I would call that part extremely touristy. Lunch was bizarre and just as long as the tour in the morning, not for introverts or people who just want to learn about the foods of the area. We really just wanted to leave…”
Taste Roman classics, local wine, dinner, and gelato on a small-group walking tour through Trastevere for $52.45.
“Ilaria was a wonderful tour guide and the food was fabulous at every place we went to! We had a lot more food than I thought we would. I was so stuffed, but of course couldn’t say no to the gelato at the end. It was such a great deal! Book this tour for sure!”
Dine at Hard Rock Cafe Venice near St. Mark’s Square with priority seating, a two or three-course menu, and gondola views.
“Pop in on the morning and booked a table for that evening in advance and we were seated straight away”
Make fresh Roman pasta, taste family wines, and explore a 15th-century cellar in Frascati, an easy half-day trip from Rome.
“We loved the enthusiasm of our guide, the pasta (and wine) was delicious!”
Make Palermo pizza, sfincione and chocolate gelato with a local chef, then enjoy dinner, wine and recipes for $71.
“Staff was amazing and kept it fun and engaging. The food was delicious and learned some good local cooking techniques.”
See Rome’s monuments by night, with pizza, gelato, hotel pickup, and a small-group ride through the city’s most famous sights.
“I highly recommend this experience. Daniel was a genuine historian of Rome. He entertained our group while providing so much information and knowledge of this magnificent city . We visited a charming restaurant with delicious cuisine and wine. Then enjoyed the best gelato in the world at a different venue. Daniel took us to so many hidden sites for fantastic photo opportunities . If anyone wants a safe enjoyable evening experience this is your best choice!”
Cook four Tuscan courses with a local chef, then enjoy dinner and wine in Florence. A practical, social class for food lovers.
“So much fun!! Loved the chefs who help prepare our amazing Italian dinner. Leaned a lot and met some very nice people in our group!”
Taste 10+ Roman specialties, wine, and gelato while walking Trastevere with a local guide in a friendly small group.
“Smit was AMAZING!! He made this entire tour worth the money !! He was so good in engaging with the group and was overall excellent! I would do another tour of SMIT himself was hosting”
Taste Roman-Jewish specialties, pizza, pasta, wine, and gelato on a small-group evening walk through Rome’s historic center.
“We had a family of six with our guide from LIV Tours, AJ. What a wonderful afternoon we had with both the food and the local history. The food was excellent and AJ was delightful. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”
Hear famous Italian opera arias in Rome’s Waldensian Church, then enjoy a traditional three-course dinner near the Pantheon for $94.
“Had an amazing time. The concert was fantastic. The food was also great and had a good staff.”
Pair a Tuscan dinner in Piazza della Signoria with an intimate opera concert in Florence’s Cattedrale dell’Immagine.
“We so enjoyed our evening. The restaurant was wonderful both food and service. We enjoyed a nice meal. Then we walked around the corner to a little piazza and enjoyed the tenors in a beautiful old church. Their voices were mesmerizing. Ballet dancers were an added touch!”
Taste Naples at La Pignasecca Market with six generous food stops, local stories, seafood, sweets, limoncello, and espresso for $33.
“Okay, this food tour in Naples was so worth it! La Pignasecca market is like stepping into the heart of the city, so colorful and lively. We tried everything from fried pasta (my new obsession) to seafood cones, and even ended with limoncello. The guide was super friendly and made it feel more like hanging out with a local than a formal tour. I left so full and happy. 10/10 would recommend if you love food and want to feel like a real Neapolitan for a few hours.”
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