The 4 Castelli Romani Day Trips from Rome That Earn Their Price

1.Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,326 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Meet hosts such as Rosie, Nico, or Federica outside Frascati station, walk through the old town, taste family-made wines, prepare cacio e pepe, carbonara, or amatriciana, then eat your pasta at dinner.

“What a fabulous experience! The wine was beautiful, the food was delious. One of our group was gluten free and was able to make her own pasta too. We were also lucky to have a fabulous mix of people in our session.”

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2.Pasta Making with Wine Tasting and Dinner in Frascati

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 979 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35Best value

Take the train from Rome to Frascati, where a local family meets you for a short town walk, two wine tastings, snacks, and a hands-on pasta class. In a 15th-century cellar, you’ll make fresh pasta, choose a Roman sauce, eat your finished dish, and visit an old wine cave.

“Engaging and fun. Also easily accessible from Roma Termini .Highly recommended🍝👌🏾”

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3.Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak and Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Escape Rome for a three-hour guided kayak trip on Lake Albano with Canoa Kayak Academy. Guides such as Alex, Michael, Laura, and Francesco teach basic paddling, lead you past Castel Gandolfo sights, and stop for swimming, water, and pizza. Pickup is available at Anagnina Metro station.

“What a wonderful way to spend a few hours outside of the hustle and bustle of Rome. Lake Albano is stunning and the kayak and swim provide a lovely escape into nature. The pick up and drop off from the from the train station really simplifies getting their, and the kayak guides are patient, kind, and knowledgable.”

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4.Frascati Day Tour: Road from Rome with Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Take the train from Rome to Frascati, then visit a family-run vineyard with ancient underground cellars. Guides such as Simone, Paola, Daniela, and Giovanna bring the wine and town to life through tastings, local bites, a walking tour, and lunch with pasta, cured meats, cheeses, and more wine.

“Enjoyed our host for the wine tasting and our walking tour Guide (Danielle) was fantastic! Funny and informative”

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