Small-group tour · max 10
Frascati Half-Day Wine Tour
Thirty minutes from Termini, a volcanic hillside of Malvasia — a family winery, Roman-era caves and lunch with the people who make the wine.
Overview
Frascati has been Rome's white-wine town for more than two thousand years — the wine of popes and Roman aristocracy, grown on the volcanic slopes of the Alban Hills. It is also one of the easiest escapes from the capital: a regional train from Roma Termini reaches it in about thirty minutes. This half-day tour begins the moment you step off — your guide waits outside the station — and spends five unhurried hours where the wine is actually made. At a family-run winery rooted in volcanic soil, you taste through a guided flight of Frascati wines built on Malvasia del Lazio, the aromatic grape that is the denomination's backbone — including Frascati Superiore, which carries DOCG status, the strictest tier of Italy's wine classifications. Back in town, the walk threads past the Renaissance villas that made Frascati an aristocratic retreat, then descends into wine caves cut into the soft tuff beneath the streets — cellars of a kind used here since Roman times. The tour closes the way these hills close everything: at the table. Lunch with the producers is a proper meal, matched to their wines and long enough to ask every question the tasting raised. With no more than ten guests, the day feels less like an excursion than an introduction — and when the afternoon train carries you back to Rome, you will know exactly why this pale volcanic white kept the city company for two millennia.
Highlights
- Family-run winery on the volcanic slopes of the Alban Hills
- Guided tasting of Frascati DOCG wines built on Malvasia del Lazio
- Wine caves cut into the tuff beneath the town, used since Roman times
- The Renaissance villas that made Frascati an aristocratic retreat
- Full lunch at the table with the winemaking family
- Small group of no more than ten travellers
What's included & Not included
What's included
- Guided winery visit and DOCG tasting
- Lunch with the winemakers
- Licensed expert guide
- Small-group experience (max 10)
Not included
- Train ticket to Frascati (about €2 each way)
- Gratuities
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Frascati from central Rome?
Take a regional train from Roma Termini to Frascati: about thirty minutes, running roughly every half hour, with a standard regional ticket costing around two euros. Your guide waits just outside the station building. Return trains run well into the evening, so you can linger in town after the tour ends.
How much wine and food is included?
A structured tasting of several Frascati wines at the winery, followed by a full lunch at the table with the producers; it replaces lunch entirely, so arrive with an appetite. Water is always served alongside, and pours are generous but measured, leaving you comfortable for the walk back through town.
Do I need any wine knowledge to enjoy this tour?
None at all. The point is drinking well while understanding what makes whites grown on volcanic soil taste the way they do. The winemakers explain everything from the vineyard up in plain language, and if you are a serious taster, they are happy to go deeper on request.
How long is the tour, and how much walking is involved?
This experience runs about 5 hours at an unhurried pace, with regular pauses so your guide can answer questions along the way. Expect a comfortable amount of walking, some of it on uneven historic ground, so wear sturdy, broken-in shoes. Allow a little extra time to reach the meeting point beforehand.
Where does the tour start, and how will I find the guide?
You will meet your guide outside Frascati railway station, thirty minutes by train from Roma Termini. Please arrive about fifteen minutes early so the group can set off promptly at the booked time. The exact address and a contact number are confirmed in your booking email, and your guide will be holding an Eterno sign.
Which languages is the tour available in?
This tour is guided in English and Italian. If you would prefer a private departure in another language, contact us before booking and we will do our best to arrange it. Groups stay small, capped at 10 guests, so everyone can hear the guide clearly throughout.
Traveler reviews
We had such an amazing wine tasting in Frascati! Knowledgeable, passionate and so fun. The Frascati Superiore was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!
Roberta B. · Couples · April 2026 Amazing wine experience! Great wines, delicious food, and such a fun atmosphere. A perfect day away from the city. Highly recommended!
Marco T. · Couples · March 2026
FromEUR 95 per person
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