Is pickup from the port included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off at the port of Civitavecchia are part of the itinerary for a smooth start and finish.

What languages are the guides fluent in?

Guides work in English, Italian, Spanish, German, Norwegian and Swedish to accommodate international guests.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes—notify the operator in advance so they can adapt tastings and the pasta class for allergies or preferences.

How large are the groups?

Groups are small—capped at a maximum of 8 participants for an intimate, hands-on experience.

Is the olive grove wheelchair accessible?

The experience is accessible with a foldable wheelchair; mention mobility needs ahead of time so staff can assist.

What will we learn in the pasta class?

You’ll learn to knead dough, roll sheets, cut pasta, and prepare Pasta all’Amatriciana, then eat the meal you made.

Taste Italy: Olive Oil, Wine & Handmade Pasta from Civitavecchia to Tarquinia | Food Tour | Cooking Class

On a bright morning in Civitavecchia, just outside Rome’s busy cruise port, this five-hour Taste Italy experience collapses the best parts of Lazio into a single, savory loop. You’ll be met at the port of Civitavecchia and begin with a short, local-market stroll to pick seasonal produce for the day’s cooking. The drive moves inland into the gentle hills of Tuscia, where terraces of olive trees rise from volcanic-influenced soils and the air smells of crushed grass and citrus.

At an authentic olive grove you’ll sit at a long table under filtered light and learn to cup, slurp, and describe three extra virgin olive oils from different cultivars. Each oil is paired with rustic bruschetta and vegetable bites gathered from the same fields; the tasting is practical and sensory, teaching the differences in acidity, bitterness, and aroma. From there the tasting shifts to wine: three regional wines arrive with hand-selected cheeses, each pairing designed to reveal local terroir and traditions.

The heart of the day is a hands-on pasta class. Working with a small group, you’ll knead dough, roll fresh sheets, and cut ribbons, then cook and dress them in a classic Roman Pasta all’Amatriciana. This is not a demonstration—this is a brief crash course in technique and timing, followed by a long, relaxed lunch under the trees where you eat what you made and trade stories with fellow travelers.

After lunch you’ll take a short drive to Tarquinia, the medieval hill town whose skyline of stone towers and tiled roofs gives way to streets lined with cafes. Tarquinia is also part of the region’s deep history: nearby Etruscan tombs and painted necropolises (Monterozzi) speak to a civilization that flourished here long before Rome. The itinerary gives you free time for coffee or gelato and a slow walk through the town’s lanes.

This experience is small-group and accessible, built around good food, clear explanations, and a connection to place. It’s a practical cultural primer for travelers who want more than a meal: a hands-on lesson in ingredients, techniques, and the landscape that shapes them. Whether you’re stepping off a cruise ship in Civitavecchia or basing yourself in nearby towns, this Taste Italy day offers a compact, delicious education in why Lazio’s food remains rooted in land, craft, and local history.

The tour runs about five hours, is capped at 8 participants, and is accessible with a foldable wheelchair. Guides work in multiple languages—English, Italiano, Español, Deutsch, Norwegian, and Svenska—so explanations land clearly. Pickup and drop-off at the port of Civitavecchia keeps logistics simple. Bring comfortable shoes, a camera, and an appetite. If you have dietary restrictions or mobility needs, notify the operator in advance so they can accommodate you comfortably.

About Bacco Tours

Bacco Tours is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio, specializing in guided experiences for visitors arriving to Civitavecchia port and travelers in Rome.

The company offers a variety of small-group, semi-private, and private tours, including cooking classes, food tours, bike and golf cart sightseeing, private minivan transfers to Rome, and curated visits to Ancient Rome and the Vatican.

Bacco Tours provides culinary experiences such as a Pasta and Tiramisù cooking class at Civitavecchia, and food tours that showcase local markets, artisanal cheeses, cold cuts, pizza, gelato, and Lazio wines. For sightseeing, options include bike tours of Rome, golf cart tours of main monuments, and private or semi-private guided visits of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums. The private Ancient Rome tour includes skip-the-line access for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and the private Vatican Museums tour offers tailored exploration with skip-the-line access at St. Peter’s Basilica.

For cruise passengers, Bacco Tours operates port-focused services such as a private minivan transfer from Civitavecchia to Rome and a Civitavecchia Super Pass that bundles a 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket, hot springs access at Ficoncella, museum visits, guided food experiences, and taxi transfers. Guides may include language-specific options, as noted for a Swedish guide on an Ancient Rome tour.

Bacco Tours is featured on The Adventure Collective and works with local partners to coordinate logistics, guided commentary, and curated itineraries tailored to port schedules and visitor interests. Bookings are available for individuals, families, and small groups for worldwide travelers too.