Things to do in Rome (even with the bad weather)
When life gives you rainy days, play in the puddles!
Let’s face it, the weather hasn’t been the best this May. So much for enjoying the outdoors! But the good news is there aren’t just fun outdoor activities to do in Rome. For the next few rainy days don’t stay at home, there are some pretty cool things you can do in Rome even with the bad weather.
Wine tasting in a charming wine bar
Indulge in the ultimate wine tasting experience in a boutique wine bar footsteps from Campo de’ Fiori. Listen as the sommelier takes you on a journey around Italy and its wine production through the tastings of 6 different wines, salami, cured meats, cheeses, bread and olives.
Start off with a glass of sparking wine, either Prosecco or Franciacorta, accompanied by taralli – a characteristic Apulian snack. You will then proceed into tasting two types of Italian white wines, paired with a selection of local, Umbrian or Tuscan cheeses. And for last, you will taste two outstanding red wines from Italy, as well as a selection of hand-picked salami and cured meats.
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Read moreQuick ViewWine Tasting with 6 different Italian fine wines, cured meats & cheeses
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 2 hours [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] TIME: 5.30pm [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: From Wednesdays to Sundays [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: English or Italian [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: Via di Monserrato, 4From: €55,00Indulge in the ultimate wine tasting experience in a boutique wine bar footsteps from Campo de’ Fiori. Listen as the sommelier takes you on a journey around Italy and its wine production through the tastings of 6 different wines, salami, cured meats, cheeses, bread and olives.
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Pasta-making class in a Roman restaurant
Learn to make pasta like the Italians with our pasta-making class a stone’s throw away from the Trevi Fountain. The Chef will be there every step of the way, teaching you everything you need to know about ribbon pasta (tagliatelle, linguine, pappardelle and spaghetti).
You will learn to make homemade pasta and sauces from scratch, as well as the original tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your food all together for lunch.
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Read moreQuick ViewKeep Calm & Cook Pasta: Pasta-Making Class footsteps from Trevi Fountain
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 2 hours [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] TIME: 11am (10.30am on December 24 & 25) [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: every day upon a request [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: English, Italian or Russian [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: Agrodolce restaurant – Via dei Crociferi 25 Learn to make pasta like the Italians with our pasta-making class a stone's throw away from the Trevi Fountain. The Chef will be there every step of the way, teaching you everything you need to know about ribbon pasta (tagliatelle, linguine, pappardelle and spaghetti). You will learn to make homemade pasta and sauces from scratch, as well as the original tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your food all together for lunch.From: €50,00Read moreQuick View
Learn to make gelato in an authentic gelateria
Embrace Italian culinary culture and learn to make gelato with our hands-on gelato-making class in Rome.
It’s fun for adults and it’s fun for kids too! Learn the secrets behind the creaminess of gelato and the freshness of sorbets in the laboratory of an authentic Roman gelateria.
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Read moreQuick ViewLearn To Make Gelato in an Authentic Roman Gelateria
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 45 minutes [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] TIME: 12pm [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: every day [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: English or Italian [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: Via Nazionale 239 - Verde Pistacchio Gelateria Embrace Italian culinary culture and learn to make gelato with our hands-on gelato-making class in Rome. It's fun for adults and it's fun for kids too! Learn the secrets behind the creaminess of gelato and the freshness of sorbets in the laboratory of an authentic Roman gelateria.From: €32,00Read moreQuick View
Italian cocktail-making class in a Trastevere Bar
Enjoy your mixology experience in Trastevere and learn how to prepare the most famous Italian cocktails: Spritz and Negroni. Next to that, Alembic’s bartender will explain how to pair these drinks with food.
Want to learn more? Get your answers in a creative atmosphere at Alembic while sipping on your own handmade Negroni.
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Read moreQuick ViewDrink Like Italians: Cocktail-Making Class in the heart of Rome
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 2 hours [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] TIME: 7pm [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: every day upon a request, except Fridays and Saturdays [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: English or Italian [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: Alembic – Piazza in Piscinula 51 Enjoy your mixology experience in Trastevere and learn how to prepare the most famous Italian cocktails: Spritz and Negroni. Next to that, Alembic's bartender will explain how to pair these drinks with food. Want to learn more? Get your answers in a creative atmosphere at Alembic while sipping on your own handmade Negroni.From: €35,00Read moreQuick View
Make your own pizza in a Roman pizzeria
Make your way to the restaurant located in central Rome where you’ll meet your small group of aspiring pizza chefs and your local guide. Here, you’ll spend a delightful evening learning how to make authentic Italian pizza from fresh ingredients.
After the lesson, you’ll be accompanied to your table where you’ll enjoy a delicious bruschetta while your pizza is cooked in a wood oven. Savor a red or white wine, water or limoncello while you taste your creations.
Wander around the Vatican Museums
Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Whether it’s an early morning entrance ticket, an afternoon private tour or an exclusive After Hours visit of the Vatican, this is surely a must-visit. And what better day than on a rainy one?
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Read moreQuick ViewExclusive Early Entrance to Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums with Audio Guide (7.20am)
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 1 day [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] DEPARTURE TIME: 7.20am [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: every day except Sundays [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: 10 languages [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: Viale Vaticano, 100 (7.10am) Explore the Vatican Museums on this one-day tour. No need to worry about spending your time in the notorious hour-long lines, with our early entrance skip the line tour you will be able to access the Vatican Museums immediately and visit the museums with a very small crowd. Thanks to the audio guide in 10 languages (Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Korean, Russian, Japanese, Chinese), you will be able to enjoy the museums at your own pace.From: €75,00Read moreQuick View -
Read moreQuick ViewThe Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel by Night Tour (7pm, 8pm)
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 3 hours [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] DEPARTURE TIME: 7pm (till Aug) 8pm (from Sep) [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: Fridays (April - October only) [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: English [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: Viale Vaticano 100 (6.45pm till Aug, 7.45pm from Sept) Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel by night. Have one of the most unique and exclusive experiences of a lifetime: experiencing the Vatican as night falls with an expert insider guide and a small group of only 10 guests or less. Not everyone can say they've visited the Vatican after it closes to the general public!From: €65,00Read moreQuick View - BEST SELLERS
Read moreQuick ViewVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Morning Tour (8.30am, 10.45am)
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 3.5 hours [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] DEPARTURE TIME: 8.30am, 10.45am [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: every day except Sundays & religious holidays [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: English [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: Piazza Risorgimento (8.15am or 10.30am) Avoid long lines with our exclusive skip-the-line access to uncover the history of the Vatican Museum’s world-famous art collections, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's BasilicaFrom: €65,00Read moreQuick View
Visit Bernini sculptures and more at the Borghese Gallery
Be led through the marvellous rooms of Casina Borghese, with its splendid frescoes, and discover the secrets, the stories and the painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces of one of the world’s most beautiful art museums.
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Book onlineQuick ViewBorghese Gallery Guided Tour
[wp-svg-icons icon="history" wrap="i"] DURATION: 2 hours [wp-svg-icons icon="clock" wrap="i"] DEPARTURE TIME: 9am / 11am / 1pm / 3pm [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="i"] FREQUENCY: Every day except Monday [wp-svg-icons icon="bubbles-3" wrap="i"] LANGUAGES: English [wp-svg-icons icon="location" wrap="i"] MEETING POINT: In front of Borghese Gallery entrance Enjoy the Borghese Gallery with skip-the-line admission and a guided walking tour. Discover the secrets, the stories, and painting techniques concealed behind the masterpieces in the museum.€69,00Book onlineQuick View
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