Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome

Summary Description

Bring an appetite, and make your way to a centrally-located meeting point in the heart of historic Rome, where you’ll meet a local guide for a specially-designed tour of Rome’s best sweets. Learn how dolci, or sweets, have been a part of Roman life since ancient times, and stop at a series of pastry shops and bakeries along the way.

Meet and talk with the artisans who craft Roman sweets each day, and sample a series of rich treats. In Rome, the sweets change with the season and with availability, but some favorite samples include cannoli, tiramisu, and sfogliatelle. Lesser-known to foreign visitors are layered, cream-filled diplomatici, babà, cassata, zabaglione, sfogliatelle, zuppa Inglese, and brutti ma buoni, cookies that are “ugly but good.” .

As you walk, you’ll also see some of Rome’s many landmarks, and your guide will share stories about the city’s history and culture. This 2.5-hour tour of Rome’s sweets concludes at the original departure point.

Highlights
  • Bring an appetite, and make your way to a centrally-located meeting point in the heart of historic Rome, where you’ll meet a local guide for a specially-designed tour of Rome’s best sweets. Learn how dolci, or sweets, have been a part of Roman life since ancient times, and stop at a series of pastry shops and bakeries along the way. Meet and talk with the artisans who craft Roman sweets each day, and sample a series of rich treats. In Rome, the sweets change with the season and with availability, but some favorite samples include cannoli, tiramisu, and sfogliatelle. Lesser-known to foreign visitors are layered, cream-filled diplomatici, babà, cassata, zabaglione, sfogliatelle, zuppa Inglese, and brutti ma buoni, cookies that are “ugly but good.” . As you walk, you’ll also see some of Rome’s many landmarks, and your guide will share stories about the city’s history and culture. This 2.5-hour tour of Rome’s sweets concludes at the original departure point.
Description

Enjoy a tasty, fun and informative 2.5 tour of the best pastry and deli shops of Rome savouring fresh and hand-made desserts and cakes by traditional artisans.

You will also visit some of the city's most beautiful sites and important monuments led by a top-rated local guide. The guiding service and all the tasting is included in the price. Do not eat before the tour. Come hungry! 

You will have the opportunity to try the most famous Roman desserts and many other Italian specialties such as Cannoli, Diplomatici, Babà, Cassate, Brutti ma Buoni, Zabaione, Sfogliatelle,  Tiramisù,  Zuppa Inglese and of course a genuine traditional gelato.  

You will love this tour!!

Included / Excluded
  • Local guide
  • Food tasting
  • Drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Important Information
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  • Duration: 2h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
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Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

FAQ

What time does Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome start?

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Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome will start at 4:30 PM.

How much is Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome?

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Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome price starts from $90.92.

Which attractions will I visit with Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

What is the Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome cancellation policy?

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Dessert and Cakes Tasting and Sightseeing Tour in Rome cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Raphael Tours in Rome

About operator:

Raphael Tours in Matera offers private and small group tours with a team of top-rated local guides.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
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