From Rome: Half-Day Frascati Wine Tour with Farmhouse Lunch

This half-day guided wine tour in Frascati suits travelers interested in history, local wines, and traditional Tuscan cuisine.

Highlights

• Guided walking tour of Frascati
• Wine tasting with a traditional snack in town
• Visit to a family-run historic wine farmhouse and vineyards
• Tasting of three boutique wines
• Chef-prepared lunch featuring local specialties at the farmhouse

Description

Start your visit in Frascati, known as the 'City of Roman Golden Wine' and home to prestigious Renaissance villas of noble Roman families. Access Frascati easily via a short train ride from Roma Termini station, departing at 9:49 a.m. (9:54 a.m. on Sundays, 8:54 a.m. on Saturdays). You will meet your host outside Frascati station in Piazzale Sandro Pertini, in the center of the square.

The experience begins with a guided walk through the town, where you will learn about Frascati’s historical role in Rome's wine culture. During the tour, taste local wine paired with a traditional snack before transferring to a family-run wine farmhouse just seven minutes from town.

The farmhouse has been cultivated by the same family for nine generations, producing wine and olive oil in a historic cellar surrounded by vineyards. It now functions as a wine museum, promoting the culture of quality local wines and food.

Enjoy a guided visit of the vineyard and cellar, followed by a tasting of three boutique wines and extra virgin olive oil. The experience concludes with a chef-prepared lunch featuring local specialties at the farmhouse. Afterward, you will be transferred back to Frascati town center to catch the return train to Rome.

Includes

• Guided walking tour of Frascati
• Artisanal wine tasting with a local snack in town
• Internal transfers between Frascati town and the wine farmhouse
• Guided visit to the vineyard and historic cellar
• Tasting of three boutique wines at the farmhouse
• Chef-prepared lunch at the farmhouse

Excludes

• Train tickets from Roma Termini to Frascati station (approximately €2 each way)

Important Information

• Meeting Point: Piazzale Sandro Pertini, 00044 Frascati, at Frascati station square
• Recommended train departure times from Roma Termini: 9:49 a.m. (9:54 a.m. on Sundays, 8:54 a.m. on Saturdays)
• Alternatively, reach the meeting point by car, taxi, or Uber. If arriving by car, plan to arrive around 10:05 a.m. to find parking near the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

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

For optimal experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. The visit is best enjoyed in the morning to align with train schedules and avoid crowds.