About this tour
Taste curated Italian wines and artisan foods in a 1st-century Roman cistern beneath Trastevere. This 45-minute to 75-minute session takes place in Catina Fabullus, an 18th-century building housing an authentic underground cellar. A sommelier and expert guide walk you through Slow Food presidium products and DOC-certified wines, each paired to tell the story of regional Italian gastronomy. Every item comes from small producers committed to traditional methods and environmental stewardship.
Highlights
- Tasting in an actual 2,000-year-old Roman cistern
- Slow Food presidium products from independent artisans
- Sommelier-selected wines with DOC and DOP certifications
- Expert-led stories on Italian culinary heritage
- Trastevere basement venue with period furnishings
What to expect
You'll descend into a stone cellar steeped in history, where antique furnishings set the atmosphere. The sommelier introduces each wine's provenance and character, while staff present matched foods—cheeses, cured meats, or other regional specialities—explaining their origins and production. The pace is leisurely; expect to spend time savouring each pairing and asking questions. The underground setting stays cool and intimate, and all water is provided. Sessions run roughly an hour, though timing can stretch or compress by 10 minutes depending on group flow.
Good to know
Arrive 5 minutes early; late arrivals forfeit entry without refund. Declare any food allergies or intolerances at booking—the venue won't cover reactions if you don't notify them first. Not ideal for under-7s, vegans, or those managing diabetes. Public transport reaches the site; book changes only 24 hours before start time.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.