Small-group tour · max 15
Rome Wine Tasting Near the Vatican
A seated Italian wine tasting a short walk from the Vatican Museums.
Overview
Magazzino Scipioni is a working wine shop in the Prati district, a few minutes from the Vatican Museums entrance — the kind of address locals use, not a tourist-menu wine bar. This is a seated, guided tasting: a sommelier walks the table through a selection of Italian wines chosen from the shop's own collection, paired with cured meats and cheeses from small producers. No cellar, no bus ride out of the city — this is Rome's own wine culture, reachable on foot from the Vatican, for travelers who want a real tasting without giving up an afternoon.
Highlights
- Seated tasting of Italian wines with a sommelier
- Cured meats and cheeses from small Italian producers
- Working wine shop, not a tourist-menu venue
- A short walk from the Vatican Museums — easy to pair with a museum visit
- Small group, maximum 15
What's included & Not included
What's included
- Tasting of a selection of Italian wines
- Food pairing (cured meats and cheeses)
- Water
- Gratuities
Not included
- Transport to and from the meeting point
- Vatican Museums entry
Frequently asked questions
Is this tour suitable if I don't know much about wine?
Yes. The sommelier explains each wine as it's poured — no prior knowledge assumed, and questions are welcome throughout. The tasting is seated and unhurried, with cured meats and cheeses from small producers alongside, so the ninety minutes work as much as an introduction to Italian wine as a tasting.
Can I buy the wines afterward?
Magazzino Scipioni is a working wine shop, so ask on site — availability varies by bottle and stock. The wines poured at the tasting come from the shop's own collection, and the sommelier can point you to what is on the shelves that evening.
Is the tour available every day?
No — the tasting room is closed on Mondays, so the tour runs Tuesday through Sunday. Sessions start from 17:30, when the venue opens for the evening. If your only free evening is a Monday, tell us and we will suggest an alternative.
How long is the tour, and how much walking is involved?
This experience runs about 1 hour 30 min 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 at Magazzino Scipioni, Via degli Scipioni 30, in Prati. 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 15 guests, so everyone can hear the guide clearly throughout.
FromEUR 59 per person
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