10 Walking Tours in Frascati That You Shouldn't Miss

Go on a scenic journey through the beautiful Roman countryside. Feast your eyes with picturesque nature, lakes & cute small towns with stunning villas and palaces. Embrace the local vibes, enjoy the view and try delicious food & wine! Looking for an authentic day trip through the Roman countryside? Join me for a private day trip to Castelli Romani, a beautiful area situated in the southern part of Rome, with traditional villages, pure air, nature, lakes, hills, and excellent homemade food and wine. The amazing part, it's only a quick train ride away! So just go to TERMINI train station and take the train for FRASCATI of 8.54, the train ends in Frascati so it's really easy, I will be waiting for you to the train station.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Local guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Exclusions: Lunch

From the very first moment we meet you, you will feel the professionalism of our English speaking drivers; who have year of experience and will take special care of you at all times! Don’t miss the chance to meet The Castelli Romani and let us take you in a completely private tour to these charming towns beyond the traditional attractions of the capital city, you will enjoy this adventure in our super comfortable Mercedes Benz Minivans, it will be a high quality experience! In addition, it’s also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making your Castelli Romani tour a super special one!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver for the length of the service, Courtesy and service

Exclusions: Tickets to enter the Sites, Private Licensed Tour Guides, Lunch, Gratuities

Discover Frascati, the pearl of the ancient wine-producing area of the Castelli Romani! Experience a taste of everyday life in this laidback locale with its unique mix of countryside living + small town sophistication. Take a traditional evening “passagiata” (stroll) through the historic center stopping to sample typical specialties and meet the high-spirited proprietors. Sip local wines & savor more than 10 taste samples: from savory & sweet baked items, a selection of fried delicacies, to artisanal gelato. Book this tour at the start of your Frascati visit & I promise that you will never have to take a wrong bite while here! ABOUT ME: Residing in Frascati since 2002, I am a food/wine-obsessed American married to a like-minded Roman. From the women in my Italian family, I was introduced to the finest local purveyors who offer the highest quality products. I am not a traditional or history-focused tour guide; what I am is a passionate curator of gastronomic experiences. Come join me!

Inclusions: Wine Tasting, Generous samples of excellent local food, Intimate, small group - 7 guests or less, BONUS: Ever Fly Top Frascati Recommendations (PDF)

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Take a tour of one of the most beautiful, stylish wineries outside of Rome. This exclusive winery produces elegant wines of the highest quality. Explore the unique facilities, which include an antique Roman cave where our wines in anfora and our spumante are produced. Pair our award winning wines with local delicacies and gastronomic specialties of the region.

Inclusions: 4 wines to taste, Wines are paired with a charcuterie board including typical local products such as cheese, salami, porchetta and white and red pizza, A tour of the winery, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Train tickets

Discover centuries of winemaking tradition deep in the Italian countryside on this 3.5-hour Frascati wine tasting tour from Rome. Travel out through the olive groves and vineyards of the Castelli Romani to the Principe Pallavicini estate — one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the Frascati region. Wander among the vineyards with your guide. Learn how the traditional winemaking techniques have evolved from the Roman Era to the present day. Step down inside ancient cellars where fine wines lie maturing in barrels, and enjoy a tasting session of three wines.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tasting (3 wine samples), Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome and visit the scenic hilltop towns of Castelli Romani on a half-day tour! Relax on the journey through the idyllic Alban Hills, and enjoy stops at Lake Castel Gandolfo,  and Frascati for a tasting of a typicl local products . Learn about the ancient villages’ history and culture from a guide, and sample a glass of Frascati while learning about Castelli Romani wine production.

Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tasting, typical product tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel drop-off

We will walk among the shops in the historical centre and savor the fragrance of traditional freshly baked biscuits and cakes. We will keep walking and select what we need for lunch in local characteristic food shops: we’ll then have our meal in a historic “fraschetta”,where we will also enjoy wine from the Castelli Romani. In the afternoon we will visit the Tuscolano Museum, beautifully set up by the architect Massimiliano Fuksas and will learn about the history and Renaissance splendour of the town of Tuscolana.

Inclusions: Guided visit with an expert, Breakfast at a traditional pastry shop with freshly baked cakes and beverages, Grocery shopping (salami, cheese, bread, pizza and “ciambelline”) and wine at a “fraschetta”, Entrance ticket to Aldobrandini Stables

Exclusions: 35€ p.p. round trip transfers from Frascati, Castel Gandolfo, Nemi, Albano Laziale , 89€ p.p. round trip transfers from your hotel in Rome

Arrive in Frascati by train from Roma Termini station. It's just a 30 minute trip through vineyards and old Roman towns! Your local guide will meet you on the platform and walk you around the pretty historic center of Frascati, renowned for wonderful wines and spectacular views of Rome and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Soon thereafter it's time to learn how to prepare and bake perfect pizza with an expert local pizzaiolo! There are just five steps using five ingredients but the end result, which you will pull out of the wood-fired oven, is amazing! Wines are then lovingly paired with seasonal vegetables and a classic Roman pasta. The return train ride to Rome will be a satisfying one!

Inclusions: Frascati historic center walk with a local guide, Magnificent views of Rome and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Pizza making from the dough to the oven with an expert Roman pizzaiolo, Pizza feast with wine tastings plus seasonal vegetables and a classic Roman pasta

Exclusions: Round trip transport by local train (detailed instructions for taking the train will be provided), Gratuities

An ancient way leaves the Southern edges of Rome centre, leading to the sweet hillside of Castel Gandolfo and Frascati: it is the Via Appia, whose park hosts some remarkable Roman remains such as villas, tombs and majestic aqueducts. This private tour will allow you to ride along these astonishing landmarks, enjoying the unique charm of a classic Fiat 500, one of the icons of Italian car industry of the Fifties. Once at destination, you will have the chance to taste another excellence: the Frascati DOC, a fresh and dry white wine. A further snack, with an ice cream or a coffee, will make the afternoon, back to Rome, even sweeter.

Inclusions: Private transportation, An exclusive guided tasting of three varieties of local white wine and one extra virgin olive oil, An ice cream or coffee/soft drink based snack served in a local cafeteria

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

This tour gives you the enjoyable opportunity to leave the metropolis of Rome and immerse yourself in the natural and artistic beauty of the small medieval villages outside Rome known as the Castelli Romani. This is the perfect tour choice for you if you have a little longer to spend in Rome and would like to discover more of that true Italian culture and Roman spirit in the beautiful towns that surround the Eternal City. Discover a fascinating world at a short distance from Rome, a tour in the heart of the Roman countryside, the "Castelli Romani": a real unique experience.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private professional guide

Exclusions: Food and Beverages, Gratuities (optional)