Food Tasting and Wine Pairing & Tiber River Boat Ride

Experience a Roman food and wine tasting paired with a Tiber River boat ride, ideal for food lovers seeking authentic Italian flavors in Trastevere.

Highlights

• Learn how to pair Italian wine with gourmet Italian products
• Taste regional specialties from Northern to Southern Italy
• Sample local prosecco, white, and red wines
• View landmarks such as St. Peter's Basilica from the Tiber River
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Tiber River

Description

Indulge in an exclusive food and wine tasting inside a 1st-century AD Roman cistern in Trastevere, one of Rome’s authentic neighborhoods. Cantina Fabullus offers a historic and intimate setting for sampling traditional Italian delicacies with expertly paired wines.

You can choose your preferred tasting time: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, or 7:00 PM. Note that the selected time refers only to the start of the tasting, not the river boat ride.

The tasting includes seasonal, artisanal products supported by Slow Food Presidia to protect culinary heritage. Experienced staff guide you through the menu, explaining food origins, pairings, and wine tasting techniques.

Sample Tasting Highlights

• Gorgonzola DOP, Taggiasca olives
• Parma Ham DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano
• Lardo, Mortadella Bologna PGI
• Salame Marchigiano, Tuscan “Sciocco” Bread DOP
• Guanciale di Amatrice, Veroli Bread PGI
• Roman Focaccia, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP
• Pecorino di Moliterno PGI, Provolone del Monaco PDO
• Bresaola di Vacca Podolica, Crusco Pepper PGI

Tiber River Boat Ride

Enhance your tasting with a 45-minute boat ride on the Tiber. Departing every 30 minutes from March 28 to November 2, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, the cruise passes Isola Tiberina and Ponte Sant’Angelo piers.

• Stops include Isola Tiberina (Lungotevere degli Anguillara)
• Sant’Angelo Bridge (Lungotevere Tor di Nona)

How to Reach the Wine Tasting and Boat Embarkation

Cantina Fabullus is located at Via dell’Arco di San Calisto, 20. The closest pier is Isola Tiberina, about a 10-minute (700-meter) walk from the wine cellar. Alternatively, board at Ponte Sant’Angelo pier, ride to Isola Tiberina, then walk to the tasting venue.

Recommended route: board at Sant’Angelo Bridge Pier, present your voucher, and enjoy the ride to Isola Tiberina Pier.

Includes

• Riverboat ticket (only with Food Tasting & Cruise option)
• Staff explanations during tasting
• 1 prosecco, 2 Italian white wines, 2 Italian red wines
• Unlimited water
• One-course tasting with cheeses, cured meats, mortadella with pistachio, buffalo mozzarella and ricotta, various marinated vegetables
• Three types of olives
• Three breads
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Roman focaccia
• Honey and jams for cheeses
• Italian dessert

Excludes

• Transport to/from meeting point
• Guide on board the riverboat
• Riverboat ride (if booking Food/Wine Tasting only)

Important Information

• Booking time: The selected time refers only to the start of the food and wine tasting at Cantina Fabullus, not the riverboat departure.
• Location: Cantina Fabullus, Via dell'Arco di San Calisto, 20, Rome.
• Arrival policy: Arrival within 15 minutes of the booking time is allowed; later arrivals are considered no-shows with no refund.
• Tiber River ride: Operates daily March 28 to November 2, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, departures every 30 minutes.
• Ticket allows one boarding; recommended boarding points are Ponte Sant’Angelo and Isola Tiberina.
• Provide a valid phone number and inform about any food allergies or intolerances when booking.
• If the river ride is canceled due to weather, a €16 per person refund applies.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, arrive on time for your tasting. Consider combining the food tasting with the river cruise for a complete Roman culinary and sightseeing experience.