Rome · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Skip-the-line Pompeii and Vesuvius from Rome with a licensed guide, optional Bay-of-Naples pizza lunch, and flexible volcano walk or hike.
“Fantastic day out, very well organised with great tour guides. Valentina and Paulo on the coach were amazing!”
Tuscany from Rome with Montepulciano, Pienza, a Tuscan farm lunch, and wine tasting. Coach ride, guided walks, and UNESCO sights.
“Thank you Anna and Pablo! We had a wonderful time in the country side. Anna was very knowledgeable and Pablo was an excellent driver.”
Skip the ticket line at Pompeii from Rome, enjoy guided ruins, optional Vesuvius crater views or geologist walk, plus lunch.
“Pompeii was amazing! It is incredible what has been preserved and uncovered. Valentina was friendly and knowledgeable and gave good suggestions afterward. Max was a fantastic driver. Climbing Mt. Vesuvius provided amazing views. Definitely worth the trip.”
Guided day trip from Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza with a 3-course vineyard lunch, Brunello wine tasting, and San Biagio views.
“the stops were short but I know there isn't much that can be done to change that without making the day longer”
See Civita di Bagnoregio, sip Brunello wines over lunch, then explore Orvieto with cathedral and underground highlights on a 12-hour Rome day trip.
“The check in procedure at the meeting point went smoothly. Our guide, Alberto, was friendly, entertaining and had lots of historical and cultural information to share. Our driver ,Giovanni, made the long drive easy. Lunch at the farm was delicious and the food was plentiful. It was a lovely setting. Alberto made sure that the shuttle bus transfer from the parking lot to the village of Civita Bagnoregio was fast and efficient. All in all it was a wonderful day.”
Ride electric bikes along Rome’s Appian Way aqueducts and ruins, with optional Catacombs and lunch, led by a small English-speaking group.
“I did this bike tour with my 11 year old son and we both absolutely loved it! Lorenzo was a fantastic guide who relayed interesting stories along the way. He made sure everyone was happy and comfortable. The e-bikes were very easy to ride and operate. I loved getting out of the city and experiencing this scenic ride. There were many beautiful sights to see. Absolutely recommend!”
Guided e-bike on the Appia Antica and aqueduct parks, with optional Catacombs of San Callisto and lunch or aperitif in the 5-hour tour.
“We had an amazing experience on the Appian Way e-bike tour in Rome, even though it was pouring rain that day. Our guide, Alex, was absolutely fantastic. He constantly checked on us to make sure we were okay and comfortable, which made a huge difference. At first, I was really worried I wouldn’t be able to finish the tour, especially riding in the rain with my husband. But Alex gave me so much encouragement and confidence, and thanks to him, I pushed through and completed the tour. It felt incredibly rewarding and made me feel really proud of myself. Despite the heavy rain, the experience turned out to be even…”
Skip-the-line access to Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este with lunch in Tivoli, plus transport, headsets, and an expert guide.
“Enjoyed the tour very much! Our guide, Alizia, was very pleasant and informative, and looked out carefully for all involved. Hadrian's Villa was totally impressive archaeologically. Villa d'este is stunningly beautiful though demanding to manage the many stairs and slopes, especially on a hot day. Our driver, Mario, was also pleasant and drove in a comfortable and safe manner. We never felt hurried and did feel we received good value for the tour. Information was clear to find the meeting point.”
Private Rome WOW Tour packs Colosseum, Forum, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel plus lunch and hotel pickup, with timed entries.
“Patricia is wonderful! So knowledgeable. 10/10 would do it again!!!! It was so easy! Worth every penny!”
Prebooked high-speed train, a guided Florence walk, and a family winery in San Gimignano with wine tasting and lunch.
“My original date was changed for this excursion by Viator while I was on this trip. Then Viator charged me $20.00 extra dollars for their change of my plans. Not good business in my opinion. The guide and our group were wonderful.”
See Rome’s top sights by Cannondale e-bike in 7 hours, with hill help, guided stops, and an Italian trattoria lunch.
“I actually was not able to attend the tour with lunch as there were not enough participants so they rebooked me with another tour and offered to refund the difference. True to their word the refund was issued same day. The tour was amazing and Arina was so knowledgeable and friendly. I loved seeing the city by bike. A favorite, biking through Villa Borghese.”
Hard Rock Cafe Rome skip-the-line set dinner near Piazza Barberini, 2 hours, burgers and ribs, rock memorabilia, plus soft drinks.
“Fabulous as always!! X we always love our Hard Rock trips - bought our grandkids their first T-shirts 💋”
High-speed train to Pompeii and Naples with skip-the-line ruins, local pizza lunch, and guided city time. Stress-free Rome day trip.
“LOVED the tour guide!! The initial transfer ended up being a bit chaotic due to train issues, but once we had our actual tour guide, went 100% smoothly. Definitely recommend this for a day trip.”
Frascati wine and food day trip from Rome: train ride, historic vineyard tastings, olive oil, and wood-fired lunch, small group.
“Tour expensive for the food offered at the wine tasting ( bread and oil) and poor lunch. We were promised a lot more”
Cycle the Appian Way by e-bike, visit San Callisto Catacombs, then enjoy a Roman lunch. Small group, expert guides, 5 hours.
“Our guide, Valerio, was outstanding. The bikes and helmets were in excellent condition. We loved our adventure with Starbike. Highly recommended.”
Every kind of Roman day, and the best of each.
