Rome Tiber River Ride and Top Food Tasting with Wine Pairing
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4.34 out of 5 stars Based on 29 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Rome, Italy
115 to 130 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 5 more
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Overview
Rome Boat Tiber River Ride, including an exclusive food tasting and wine pairing in a Roman cistern from the 1st century. AD.
Discover a secret wine cellar in the heart of Trastevere, located inside an authentic Roman cistern from the 1st century AD. Enjoy traditional Italian delicacies paired with a selection of excellent wines.
Take a ride on the Tiber River and relax while admiring Rome from a different perspective. Departing from Castel Sant’Angelo, you will sail through the historic center of Rome along the river.
Once at Fabullus Winery, enjoy a unique experience where food and wine come together in a perfect balance of flavors.
Guests can choose between 2 different options:
Experience including wine and food tasting + Tiber River boat ticket
FOOD+WINE ONLY option: the tasting experience only, without the boat ticket.
The menu includes seasonal products certified by Slow Food, as well as selected Italian excellences with DOC, DOCG, IGT, DOP, IGP, and STG certifications.
What's Included
- Ticket Tiber River boat ride (If option is selected)
- Water & Presentation and explanation by our expert staff
- 3 types of olive 3 qualities of bread Extra virgin olive oil Roman Pizza (Focaccia)
- 1 Glass of Prosecco, 4 Glasses (2 White & 2 Red) Superior Italian wines selected by our Expert staff
- Honey and jams to pair with cheeses and little dessert
- Mortadella with pistachio, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, vegetables in oil or vinegar, etc.)
- 1-course tasting (Selection of fresh and mature cheeses, various types of cured meats, ham)
- On the River boat not Tour guide service
- If your select ONLY Food Wine Tasting Options the river boat ride is not included.
- Gratuities, Tour Guide, Baby seats, Hotels Pick Up & Drop Off
What To Expect
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St. Angelo Bridge
FIRST EMBARKATION POINT SUGGESTED ! Ponte Sant'Angelo, also known as Pons Aelius (Helios Bridge), Pons Hadriani (Hadrian's Bridge), or Castello Bridge, is a bridge that connects Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo to the Vatican Lungotevere in Rome, in the Ponte and Borgo districts.
It was built in Rome in 134 by the emperor Hadrian, designed by a certain Demetrianus, to connect his mausoleum to the left bank.
It was built in peperino and covered in travertine and had three arches, which were accessed via ramps from the shore. The ramps were in turn supported by three smaller arches on the left bank and two on the right bank, leading towards Hadrian's mausoleum, which were destroyed during the 1893 construction of the river banks and replaced by modern arches. The street level had high sidewalks on the sides equipped with travertine balustrades.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Tutto ha inizio nel 135 d.C. quando l'imperatore Adriano chiede all'architetto Demetriano di costruire un mausoleo funebre per sé e i suoi familiari, ispirandosi al modello del mausoleo di Augusto, ma con dimensioni gigantesche. I lavori durarono diversi anni e furono ultimati da Antonino Pio nel 139. Venne costruito di fronte al Campo Marzio, al quale fu unito da un ponte appositamente costruito, il Ponte Elio. Il mausoleo era composto da una base cubica, rivestita in marmo lunense, avente un fregio decorativo a teste di buoi (Bucrani) e lesene angolari. Nel fregio prospiciente il fiume si leggevano i nomi degli imperatori sepolti all'interno. Sempre su questo lato si presentava l'arco d'ingresso intitolato ad Adriano; il dromos (passaggio d'accesso) era interamente rivestito di marmo giallo antico.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica (pass by)
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City. It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.
Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno, with piazza and fittings by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is one of the most renowned works of Italian Renaissance architecture and is the largest church in the world by interior measure. While it is neither the mother church of the Catholic Church nor the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, St. Peter's is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines. It has been described as "holding a unique position in the Christian world",and as "the greatest
Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II (pass by)
Built to a design by the architect Ennio De Rossi in 1886, it was called the Vittorio Emanuele bridge when it had not yet been built[3]. The works were soon interrupted and resumed only in 1908 and inaugurated for the first time on 5 May 1911, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Unification of Italy, then again on 28 April 1912, with the definitive installation of the travertine groups[4].
It has three arches for a length of 110 m and is decorated at the ends by high bases with winged Victories and, in correspondence with the central pylons, by symbolic sculptural groups, whose technical design was carried out by the Allegri company. The bronze Victories are the work of the sculptors Elmo Palazzi, Luigi Casadio, Amleto Cataldi and Francesco Pifferetti. The sculptural groups were created (and inaugurated) in travertine the following year by Giuseppe Romagnoli for La fidelity to the Statute (after the battle of Novara, 1849); Italo Griselli for Il Valore Militare (the ....
Ponte Principe Amedeo Savoia Aosta (pass by)
Ponte Principe Amedeo Savoia Aosta, also known as Principe bridge or PASA bridge from its acronym, is a bridge that connects the Lungotevere dei Sangallo to Piazza Della Rovere, in Rome, in the Ponte, Trastevere and Borgo districts.
Trastevere (pass by)
At the time of the foundation of Rome, the Trastevere area was a hostile land that belonged to the Etruscans of Veii (litus tuscus or ripa veiens), disputed with the newborn city because it was strategic for the control of the river, the ford of the Tiber island and the ancient river port. It was then connected with the rest of the city via the Sublicius pons, from which the Via Campana started towards the salt pans on the Tyrrhenian Sea and later the Via Aurelia towards the Etruscan cities.In the Republican era it was populated by those workers whose activities were linked to the river, such as sailors and fishermen, together with oriental immigrants, mainly Jews and Syrians. For this reason, some temples of oriental cults arose in the area, including the so-called Syriac Sanctuary on the Janiculum.The consideration of the area as part of the city begins with the emperor Augustus, who divided the territory of Rome into 14 regions; ....
Campo Marzio (pass by)
Since the royal era, the area was consecrated to the god Mars, and used for military exercises. It is said that here, near the Palus Caprae, the first king of Rome, Romulus, was taken to heaven.[1] Tarquinius the Proud took it over and had it cultivated for wheat. According to a legend, during the revolt that caused the king's expulsion, the sheaves of that wheat were thrown into the river, giving rise to the Tiber Island. With the beginning of the Republican era, the Campus Martius returned to a public area and was reconsecrated to the god. It was the seat of the comitia centuriata, assemblies of the people in arms.The southernmost part of the plain, starting from the slopes of the Capitoline Hill (where the remains of the Theater of Marcellus and the portico of Ottavia are currently visible) was distinct from the actual Campus Martius, with the toponym of Circo Flaminio. The area was crossed by the Via Flaminia, the urban part of which took the name of Via Lata (now Via del Corso.
Colle del Gianicolo (pass by)
The Promenade of the Janiculum, from which you can enjoy one of the most evocative views of the historic center of Rome, is made up of two large avenues lined with plane trees, bordering the Villa Aurelia, which meet in Piazzale Garibaldi. They then continue along a single road that winds down towards the church of Sant'Onofrio, built to complete the Walk in 1939.The area, theater of the heroic events of the fighters for the Roman Republic in 1849, was transformed in 1883 by the new Italian institutions into a public promenade and dedicated to the memory of the Defense of Rome.At the edges of the avenues there are 84 busts of the illustrious Garibaldians who fought for the defense of Rome in 1849. Among the main monuments are the equestrian statue of Emilio Gallori dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi and the equestrian monument to Anita Garibaldi created by Mario Rutelli in 1930s and the lighthouse donated to the city by the Italians of Argentina on the occasion of the fiftieth ...
Ponte Sisto
The bridge was built by Pope Sixtus IV between 1473 and 1479 to allow the crossing of the Tiber on the site of an older Roman bridge. It connects the two banks of the river between via del Pettinari and piazza Trilussa.A first bridge was built by Agrippa, friend and son-in-law of the emperor Augustus before his death in 12 BC, probably to connect his properties on the opposite banks of the Tiber. The existence of this bridge is attested by the inscription on a stone of the magistrates who dealt with the river (curatores Tiberis) discovered in 1887, which speaks of works on the bridge at the time of Emperor Claudius. The bridge was initially identified with the remains of pylons visible in the river downstream of Ponte Sisto, which instead probably belong to a late fortification of the river.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pont Fabricius
The Pons Fabricius (Italian: Ponte Fabricio, "Fabrician Bridge") or Ponte dei Quattro Capi, is the oldest Roman bridge in Rome, Italy, still existing in its original state.[1] Built in 62 BC, it spans half of the Tiber River, from the Campus Martius on the east side to Tiber Island in the middle (the Pons Cestius is west of the island). Quattro Capi ("four heads") refers to the two marble pillars of the two-faced Janus herms on the parapet, which were moved here from the nearby Church of St Gregory (Monte Savello) in the 14th century.
According to Dio Cassius, the bridge was built in 62 BC, the year after Cicero was consulted, to replace an earlier wooden bridge destroyed by fire. It was commissioned by Lucius Fabricius, the curator of the roads and a member of the gens Fabricia of Rome. Completely intact from Roman antiquity, it has been in continuous use ever since.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponte Cestio (pass by)
The Pons Cestius (Latin for the "Cestian Bridge"; Italian: Ponte Cestio) is an ancient Roman bridge connecting the right bank of the Tiber with the west bank of Tiber Island in Rome, Italy. In Late Antiquity, the bridge was replaced and renamed the Pons Gratiani ("Bridge of Gratian"). It is also known as Ponte San Bartolomeo (Italian for "Bridge of St Bartholomew"). No more than one-third of the present stone bridge is of ancient material, as it was entirely rebuilt and extended in the 19th century after numerous earlier restorations.
The original bridge was built around the 1st century BC (sometime between 62 and 27 BC),[citation needed] after the Pons Fabricius, which connects the other side of the island to the river's left bank. The identity of the Cestius referred to in the bridge's name has yet to be discovered. He may have been responsible for building the bridge or for later restoring an existing one and may have been a member of the gens Cestia during the later Roman Republic.
Isola Tiberina
RECOMMENDED DISEMBARKATION POINT TO REACH FABULLUS WINE CELLAR: TIBER ISLAND
Disembarking at this stop is ideal, as it places you just 500 meters from the Fabullus Wine Cellar in Trastevere — a short and pleasant walk through one of Rome’s most charming neighborhoods.
Tiber Island is the only natural island in the stretch of the Tiber River that runs through the city of Rome. Located at a southern bend of the river, it is easily recognizable by its distinctive boat-like shape.
Since ancient times, the island has been connected to both riverbanks by bridges. Due to its historical association with healing and medicine, it was once the site of the Temple of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine. This legacy continues with the Fatebenefratelli Hospital, established in the 16th century, and the Church of San Bartolomeo all’Isola, built in the 10th century, both of which are still located on the island today.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fabullus Wine Cellar
DISCOVER THE MOST SECRET WINE CELLAR IN ROME “FABULLUS”
Rome Wine Tasting | Food Tasting with Wine Pairing in Rome. | In the heart of the most characteristic district of Rome, Trastevere, it is located in the basement of an 18th-century building, the Wine Cellar Fabullus, a Rome wine cellar. An authentic underground cellar, obtained from the careful and skillful recovery of a Roman cistern from the 1st century AD, furnished with antique objects and furniture that make this place unique.“Life is too short to drink mediocre wines.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Original Roman marble, ancient artifacts, furniture, and things related to the production of wine decorate the walls and wooden shelves, which make this place welcoming and pleasant. Over the years, this wine cellar in Rome has become a place for tastings of excellent products for lovers of products with authentic taste and faithful to the ancient tradition of Italian food and wine culture.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for Wheelchairs Users and people with Mobility impairments
- Vegans Only on request if available | Not recommended for diabetics
- This experience is **not suitable for children under 7, infants
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off not included
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Any time not allocated in the itinerary will be spent moving between stops. We recommend that you read the information on your booking voucher carefully.
- NOTE! The booked time refers to the start of the food and wine tasting at the Wine Cellar Fabullus, and NOT to the start of the ride on the Tiber River.
- The food tasting with wine pairing is held at the Fabullus Wine Cellar not on the river Boat
- When booking, it is mandatory to communicate any allergies or intolerances to food and drinks.
- The River Cruise ticket is valid for one ride only.
- Time must be indicated and your ticket is valid for any departure from : 1. Isola Tiberina: Lungotevere Degli Anguillara side 2. Angelo Bridge: Lungotevere Tor Di Nona side
- Fabullus and the staff are not responsible for any reactions caused by allergies or intolerances to food and drinks if not communicated before the service.
- Punctuality is required to fully enjoy the experience. For delays exceeding 20 minutes the tasting could be canceled.
- When booking, it is mandatory to communicate a valid phone number to be contacted once you are in Italy
- * This experience is **not suitable for children under 7.
- We recommend embarking at St. Angelo Bridge** – Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo and disembarking at **Tiber Island Pier**, only 500 meters from the wine cellar.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Rome Tiber River Ride and Top Food Tasting with Wine Pairing?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-468103P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Will I get seasick on Rome Tiber River Ride and Top Food Tasting with Wine Pairing?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023
Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Tiber River Ride and Top Food Tasting with Wine Pairing?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Ticket Tiber River boat ride (If option is selected).
- Water & Presentation and explanation by our expert staff.
- 3 types of olive 3 qualities of bread Extra virgin olive oil Roman Pizza (Focaccia).
- 1 Glass of Prosecco, 4 Glasses (2 White & 2 Red) Superior Italian wines selected by our Expert staff.
- Honey and jams to pair with cheeses and little dessert.
- Mortadella with pistachio, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, vegetables in oil or vinegar, etc.).
- 1-course tasting (Selection of fresh and mature cheeses, various types of cured meats, ham).
The following is NOT included:
- On the River boat not Tour guide service.
- If your select ONLY Food Wine Tasting Options the river boat ride is not included.
- Gratuities, Tour Guide, Baby seats, Hotels Pick Up & Drop Off.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Rome Tiber River Ride and Top Food Tasting with Wine Pairing is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for Wheelchairs Users and people with Mobility impairments
- Vegans Only on request if available | Not recommended for diabetics
- This experience is **not suitable for children under 7, infants
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off not included
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome Tiber River Ride and Top Food Tasting with Wine Pairing will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Ticket Tiber River boat ride (If option is selected)
- Water & Presentation and explanation by our expert staff
- 3 types of olive 3 qualities of bread Extra virgin olive oil Roman Pizza (Focaccia)
- 1 Glass of Prosecco, 4 Glasses (2 White & 2 Red) Superior Italian wines selected by our Expert staff
- Honey and jams to pair with cheeses and little dessert
- Mortadella with pistachio, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, vegetables in oil or vinegar, etc.)
- 1-course tasting (Selection of fresh and mature cheeses, various types of cured meats, ham)
- On the River boat not Tour guide service
- If your select ONLY Food Wine Tasting Options the river boat ride is not included.
- Gratuities, Tour Guide, Baby seats, Hotels Pick Up & Drop Off
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for Wheelchairs Users and people with Mobility impairments
- Vegans Only on request if available | Not recommended for diabetics
- This experience is **not suitable for children under 7, infants
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off not included
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Any time not allocated in the itinerary will be spent moving between stops. We recommend that you read the information on your booking voucher carefully.
- NOTE! The booked time refers to the start of the food and wine tasting at the Wine Cellar Fabullus, and NOT to the start of the ride on the Tiber River.
- The food tasting with wine pairing is held at the Fabullus Wine Cellar not on the river Boat
- When booking, it is mandatory to communicate any allergies or intolerances to food and drinks.
- The River Cruise ticket is valid for one ride only.
- Time must be indicated and your ticket is valid for any departure from : 1. Isola Tiberina: Lungotevere Degli Anguillara side 2. Angelo Bridge: Lungotevere Tor Di Nona side
- Fabullus and the staff are not responsible for any reactions caused by allergies or intolerances to food and drinks if not communicated before the service.
- Punctuality is required to fully enjoy the experience. For delays exceeding 20 minutes the tasting could be canceled.
- When booking, it is mandatory to communicate a valid phone number to be contacted once you are in Italy
- * This experience is **not suitable for children under 7.
- We recommend embarking at St. Angelo Bridge** – Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo and disembarking at **Tiber Island Pier**, only 500 meters from the wine cellar.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
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