Rome · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

Top 15 Lunch Experiences in Rome

37 tours  ·  from $41 a head

Rome never leaves enough free hours. These 15 lunch experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with the gelato.

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch - Pompeii’s streets, homes, and public spaces
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

1.Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,151 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Piazza del Popolo to Pompeii, where an English-speaking guide leads you past ancient homes, baths, shops, and theaters. Add a three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano, then choose a steep crater hike or a geologist-guided walk on Vesuvius. Guides vary, with names including Angela, Julia, and Valentina.

“Pompey and Vesuvius are a must see. The lunch is fantastic. The ride is long but the guide balanced the time with helpful information and time of quiet. It was worth the time and money.”

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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - Val d’Orcia from the coach window
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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

2.Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,232 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza, with a guided town walk, a three-course farm lunch and regional wine tasting. The day runs about 12 hours, with scenic drives, steep streets, and limited independent time. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Anna, Flavio, Barbara, and Antonino.

“Natascia was probably the best tour guide I have had in a while! She was very upbeat for a 12 hour tour! Very knowledgable and entertaining! Spent the majority of the time we were on the bus talking about the history of the places we were going along with tips and tricks to make our visit in those particular places great along with tips around Rome that i used for the rest of my travel which were very helpful! Antonio our bus driver gets all the credit in the world too! We had the worst fog that day for our whole trip and he got us through the winding roads…”

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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch - Pompeii: two hours among Roman streets
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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

3.Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,067 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $88

Ride from Rome by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking tour leader, then explore Pompeii with a licensed guide. Add a Neapolitan lunch and Mount Vesuvius, where you can choose a crater hike or a geologist-led walk. The day typically lasts 9 to 12 hours.

“Great trip. Coach driver was great, some small roads going up mount Vesuvius but he handled it amazingly! Tour guide was lovely, gaves us loads of interesting stories, tips about Rome. Pompeii was great, could have done with longer there but it was 3hour travel there and back, but our tour guide was lovely, very intelligent with knowledge of pompeii.”

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Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train - Two hours inside Pompeii
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Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

4.Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

Leave Rome at 9:15 am by high-speed train, meet your guide in Naples, and spend about two hours exploring Pompeii before lunch and wine tasting at a winery on Vesuvius. The group is capped at 20. Guides have included archaeologists such as Felicity and Ludo, though your guide may differ.

“It was rainy but very enjoyable and informative. The guides spoke very good English and were very knowledgeable. The train rides, wine and lunch were excellent as well.”

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From Rome: Bagnoregio & Orvieto Day Trip with Wines & Lunch - The Montepulciano-area farmhouse: lunch with five wines
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From Rome: Bagnoregio & Orvieto Day Trip with Wines & Lunch

5.Bagnoregio & Orvieto Day Trip with Wines & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,075 reviews · 12 hours · from $93

Travel from Piazza del Popolo to cliff-top Civita di Bagnoregio, a farmhouse near Montepulciano for a three-course lunch and five-wine tasting, then Orvieto. Expect a 12-hour day, long coach rides, and guided help from English-speaking leaders such as Chiara, Laura, Semih, and Alberto, whose assignments vary.

“Our guide Sarah was wonderful! Shee was so funny and engaging. we had a fairly long bus ride at the beginning, so she gave everyone a brief rundown of what wr would be doing before we got on the highway and then let everyone rest since it was quite early. When we got close to our next stop she woke everyone up by playing some very pleasant gentle music rather than making any loud announcements, which could have been jarring. It was just such a thoughtful touch! Our driver Roco was delightful- and seriously the best driver I have ever had. I get motion sick in vehicles but I didn't…”

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Assisi and Orvieto Guided Day Tour from Rome with Lunch - Lunch near Lake Trasimeno breaks up the drive
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Assisi and Orvieto Guided Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

6.Assisi and Orvieto Guided Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,031 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198

Leave Rome at 7:15 am for Orvieto’s Gothic cathedral and Assisi’s Franciscan churches. The day includes lunch near Lake Trasimeno, a guided walk in Assisi and entry to the Basilica of Saint Francis. Guides vary; Cristina, Eduardo and Manuel are among the names associated with past tours. Expect a long day and limited time in each town.

“Great time with truly amazing architecture! Our guide was wonderful. Orvieto is such a cool little town, full of little nooks and crannies.”

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Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (Catacombs & Lunch Option) - The Catacombs and the longer tour
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Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (Catacombs & Lunch Option)

7.Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (Catacombs & Lunch Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 975 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave central Rome by e-bike with a small group and ride past the Aurelian Walls into the parks and ruins of the Appian Way. Expect ancient cobbles, dirt paths, aqueducts and a few stretches of city traffic. Choose the five-hour option for a guided visit to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and a meal.

“We greatly enjoyed our ebike tour through the Aurelian walls, past aqueducts, and down the Appian way. Our guide, Alex, was exceptional. As well as giving us biking instructions and making sure we were comfortable riding, he constantly checked in as we biked through the crowded streets. This tour was very active, involving a lot of biking, much of it through parks and uncrowded areas. Alex made a number of stops, and was excellent at providing context and significance for the antiquities we were seeing, information on Roman and medieval history, impacts on the sites, and anecdotes about the past. He was very entertaining, knowledgeable, and passionate about the places…”

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Rome: Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (UPG Catacombs & Lunch) - Catacombs of St. Callixtus: the five-hour option
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Rome: Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (UPG Catacombs & Lunch)

8.Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (UPG Catacombs & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 692 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $81

Ride from near the Colosseum into Rome’s parks and along the Appian Way, stopping at ancient gates, aqueducts and historic sites. The five-hour option adds a guided visit to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and brunch or an afternoon aperitif. Guides including Alex, Paolo and Riccardo lead in English or Italian.

“Excellent information on the tour, efficient booking system, welcoming staff, bikes in great condition. Tour guide Ava was exceptional. We had lots of fun and it was, without doubt, one of the highlights of our trip. This was because we got to cover some ground and get out of the business of the city. Loved it.”

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Rome: Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train - A vineyard lunch brings the pace down
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Rome: Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

9.Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · from $239

Ride the high-speed train from Rome to Naples, then take an air-conditioned shuttle to Pompeii for a skip-the-line guided walk. After about two and a half hours among ancient streets, bakeries and baths, taste four local wines and enjoy a light lunch at a nearby vineyard. Guides may include Antonio, Felicia, Ida or Vincenzo.

“We met at the train terminal in Rome. High speed train to Naples & then a minibus to Pompeii. We had a fantastic lunch with wine tasting at a local Pompeii winery. Then off to the Pompeii site & thorough excellent tour with Kiara.. Back to the train station & arrived in Rome by sunset! Fantastic day. Thank you!!!”

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Tivoli Villas Full Day Trip From Rome with Lunch - Villa d’Este: frescoes first, fountains after
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Tivoli Villas Full Day Trip From Rome with Lunch

10.Tivoli Villas Full Day Trip From Rome with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 443 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Rome to Tivoli by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided visit to Hadrian’s Villa, lunch in town, and Villa d’Este’s frescoed rooms, gardens, and fountains. Entry tickets and headsets are included. Guides have included Alessia, Marsha, and Marcia, though your guide may differ. Expect plenty of walking, including stairs and slopes at Villa d’Este.

“This is a classic trip to a 2000 year-old emperor’s summer house. Then we had a visit to some classic gardens at another estate. Both are UNESCO world heritage sites.”

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Private Rome WOW Tour in 1 Day: Luxury Car, Guide, Tkts & Lunch! - The Roman Forum: a guided overview, then a choice
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Private Rome WOW Tour in 1 Day: Luxury Car, Guide, Tkts & Lunch!

11.Private Rome WOW Tour in 1 Day: Luxury Car, Guide, Tkts & Lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $744

Cover Rome’s headline sights in a private car with a guide, from the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The full tour lasts about 7.5 hours, with a shorter 4.5-hour option and a separate cruise-port package. Guides such as Francesca, Andy and Eddy have led days praised for smart routing and lively explanations.

“This was such a great way to see as much of Rome as you can when you have only one day. Our Guide was fantastic and it was a day I won’t forget.”

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From Rome: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa Tour with Lunch - Hadrian’s Villa: reading the remains
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From Rome: Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa Tour with Lunch

12.Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 397 reviews · from $135

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Castro Pretorio to Tivoli for guided visits to Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. See Roman baths, pools, and ruins, then Renaissance terraces and fountains, including the Oval Fountain and Fountain of the Dragons. Lunch with wine, water, and coffee is included. Guides such as Giuseppe and Marzia have led the tour.

“This was a very good trip. For me the Hadrian's villa part was not my favourite - long and needing a lot of imagination. We then went to Tivoli for lunch at Trattoria. Service here was ok but food was v ordinary - choice of mains was in fact poor. Things took a long time so coffee was rushed as guide told us to get any olive oil before part 2 then it turned out we had time at end!!!! Aargh. Villa D'este was a pure delight. The gardens and the many beautiful fountains were just beautiful and I would go back to see that again. The coach was ok…”

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From Rome: Half-Day Frascati Wine Tour with Farmhouse Lunch - From the station to the farmhouse
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From Rome: Half-Day Frascati Wine Tour with Farmhouse Lunch

13.Half-Day Frascati Wine Tour with Farmhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 372 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Frascati station for a walk through the town, a local wine and snack, then a short transfer to a nine-generation family farmhouse. Expect a cellar and vineyard visit, three wines, olive oil and a chef-prepared lunch. Guides have included Nico, Paola and Michelle. Train tickets from Rome are extra.

“Our tour guide was Toni. He was very good. He took our group for a walk through the quaint town of Frascati. It was very interesting loookong at the cathedral and the very old buildings. We stopped at a local restaurant and tried some wine, cheese etc. Toni then took us to the first vinyard in his minibus, where we had a tour of the vineyard, cave/cellar and tried some wine. Paola was lovely and everyone spoke excellent English. When we were driven to the next vineyard we had lunch and lots more wine. Everyone in our group were quite merry and we had a lot of laughs and got…”

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Tuscany Comfort Day Tour from Rome with Wine & Lunch - Crossing the Tuscan countryside by van
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Tuscany Comfort Day Tour from Rome with Wine & Lunch

14.Tuscany Comfort Day Tour from Rome with Wine & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $349

Set out from Rome by prebooked high-speed train for a guided Florence walk, then ride by air-conditioned van to a family-run winery near San Gimignano for a vineyard visit, wine tasting, and light lunch. Finish with time to explore the medieval town. Guides have included Antonio, Sara, and Jessica; your guide may vary.

“Today was amazing! We were met at the train station by a rep from Italia iShe walked us right to the platform and gave us specific instructions. When we arrived in Florence, Antonio was waiting for us for our walking tour. He was fantastic! He was full of knowledge and friendly! We later took two vans with him to the winery., What a fabulous experience! Andrea gave us a tour of his beautiful winery! Breathtaking views! We ate delicious cheeses, balsamic, pasta, gelato, and fantastic wine! Highly recommend this tour!! We had the best day!”

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Frascati Wine Road from Rome: Tasting & Lunch - Inside a working family winery
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Frascati Wine Road from Rome: Tasting & Lunch

15.Frascati Wine Road from Rome: Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · from $109

Meet your guide at Frascati station for a visit to a family-run winery, where you’ll see its cellar and Roman-era caves, then taste three local wines with olive oil and bakery snacks. Guides including Paola, Paula and Danielle have led parts of the experience. Afterward, walk through Frascati’s food shops and finish with lunch and wine at a traditional trattoria.

“An amazing experience! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Both Paolas were amazing! We didn't want it to end! I would absolutely visit the winery and the town when we come back to Italy!”

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