The 6 Best Rome Cheese Tours

1.Private Wine Tasting in Rome with Delectable Meats and Cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Meet at Enoteca Bortone in Rome’s historic center for a two-hour private tasting led by a sommelier, often Patrizia, the shop owner. You’ll sample six Italian wines, from Prosecco or Franciacorta to Chianti and Brunello, with four boards of local meats and cheeses. The setting is intimate, and the pace suits a relaxed evening.

“Mycket trevlig personal, underbar atmosfär och väldigt mycket goda skinkor, ostar som tillbehör till underbara viner att dricka.”

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2.Testaccio: Exclusive tasting of PDO wines, cheeses, and cured meats from Lazio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $47Best value

In Testaccio, Taste'accio hosts a one-hour private tasting in a Roman archaeological cave beneath Monte dei Cocci. You’ll sample five PDO cheeses, five local cured meats, and two Lazio wines while learning about aging, producers, and Roman food traditions. Alessia and Vincenzo are among the hosts praised for their warm, clear introductions. Bring a jacket and allow extra time to find the entrance.

“Great experience with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Loved the focus on Lazio produce. The location in the cave with the terracotta pieces from Ancient Rome was amazing!”

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3.Private 2-Hour Italian Cheese and Wine Tasting in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $201

Meet your local sommelier and certified cheese taster in Trastevere for two hours of Italian food discovery. You’ll sample nine cheeses, including Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella di bufala, and pecorino, with three paired wines. Guide Benedetta may host you in a private patio setting, making this a personal start to lunch or an evening in Rome.

“Met Benedetta and walked to a lovely private patio (the establishment was closed except for us). Did a tasting of nine cheeses paired with several wines. Talked about the types of cheese, the freshness of local producers and how everything affects the cheese product (frRead more”

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4.Prati Food Tour with Pizza Pasta and Parmigiano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend four hours eating through Rome’s Prati neighborhood with a local foodie guide. Start with a Spritz and arancini, then sample salumi, cheeses, Parmigiano, Roman pizza, and four classic pastas. Guides such as James and Pablo add food, farming, and cultural context to a small group capped at 12 people.

“We had a wonderful evening with our guide, James. He was knowledgeable not only about the food but also its cultural significance, the local production of many foods, and the great regional pride of the Italian people for their unique recipes. This is a must-do tour for anyone who truly has an affinity for food. With food and water being a core essential to any culture, this tour was a perfect blend of historical and contemporary information and food and agricultural facts!”

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5.A day with the shepherd milking sheeps and making cheese in the National Park of Abruzzo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,157

Leave Rome at 7 a.m. with a private driver-guide, possibly Leonardo, for a hands-on day in Abruzzo. Help milk sheep, lead the herd, make cheese, eat a local lunch with wine, and visit Rocca Calascio. Stiffe Caves and Castel del Monte are possible extras if time and weather allow.

“Leonardo was a wonderful guide for our day! We were able to see small town life in Italy without the tourist crowds. In fact, we were the only tourist at almost every place we stopped. Leonardo was so knowledgeable and shared so much inRead more”

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6.Wine Tasting Cold cuts and Rare Cheeses in Grotta a Testaccio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $72

In Rome’s Testaccio district, visit an urban aging cave with a host such as Alessia, learn simple cheese-cutting techniques, and taste six Lazio cheeses, six local cured meats, and two artisan wines. The one-hour session also includes stories about Monte dei Cocci and changing exhibitions by Roman artists.

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