Roman Countryside Tour: Private Chef and Villa Experience

Embark on a full-day Tivoli day trip and experience the enchanting Villa D’Este tour and a Roman cuisine cooking class. Immerse yourself in the villas and food of the Roman Emperors and live like an Emperor for a day!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tivoli - Retreat to the Roman Countryside for an Authentic Local Experience
    Escape the hustle and bustle and uncover a genuine piece of Italy in the picturesque hills of Tivoli.
    This isn’t your ordinary day trip—it’s a personal journey into the essence of Roman culinary heritage, set in a tranquil farmhouse surrounded by olive groves. Guided by a…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Villa D’ Este Tickets
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Burrata - Burrata cheese paired with a selection of oilve oils
  • Four (4) Mini Local Farm to Table appetizers
  • Fettucine Amatriciana or Fettucine Tomato and Lemon Zest - Fresh pasta with a meat Roman sauce or a summery tomato sauce
  • Fresh Ravioli - Fresh Ravioli with cream sauce
  • Dessert
Additional Information

This isn’t your ordinary day trip—it’s a unique, intimate experience in the heart of Italy, set in a tranquil farmhouse surrounded by olive groves. Guided by a local chef, participants will spend the day immersed in nature, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality.
More than just a class, it’s a rare chance to cook, dine, and connect in an authentic…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rick_v
May 28, 2026
Memorable day - Davide and Elena entertain you as well as instruct how to make genuine Italian dishes. Tivoli gardens are amazing and transport to and from Rome was seamless,
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Cindy_c
May 26, 2026
Day trip to Trivoli - The gardens at Villa d’Estes was on my bucket list. I want to see the top 10 gardens in the world (according to National Geographic) and these gardens were rated number 5. They were beautiful and I have never seen so many fountains! But even better than the gardens was the cooking class with Chef Davide. He was absolutely wonderful. We met his mother and his wife and they were very nice too. The two puppies were so cute and very well behaved! They made a charming addition to the visit. Chef Davide taught us how to make pasta and then we cut our pasta into fettuccine noodles and also made ravioli. They served different appetizers and lots of wonderful wine. Then we had an awesome dessert. This was an awesome tour and I suggest you book it!
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Apomima
May 21, 2026
I wish there were 10 stars to give - This is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The sommelier and the chef go above and beyond to give you a personalized treatment while feeding you amazing food and providing amazing wine. I would do this a 1000 times.
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Raina
May 20, 2026
Best experience!!! - If we could give this experience extra stars we would! Davide was such a generous host and we enjoyed every moment of our day.
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Maria_a
May 18, 2026
Amazing Tivoli Tour and Lunch - Davide is a perfectionist starting with all the communication preceding the tour including advising us of the weather and recommending that we bring umbrellas and rain jackets. He and his wife, Elena, make a great team and treated us wonderfully. We learned to make two types of pasta and were treated to a delicious lunch which included two appetizers, two pasta dishes, dessert, and wine. At the end of lunch they drove us to the city center where we strolled on our own through the Tivoli Gardens which were stunning. Finally, the drive to Tivoli and back was very comfortable in a large Mercedes Benz van.
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Cindy_b
May 17, 2026
Perfect day! Don't miss this. - David and Elena are welcoming, wonderful hosts. We made pasta and ravioli, drank delicious wine and had the best time! You will never want to leave their beautiful property. We felt like we were in a movie while being there. Villa d'Este is also gorgeous and it was great to explore and stroll through the gardens after our meal. This was our favorite experience while visiting Rome. Eight thumbs up from us!
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Lmperlini
May 10, 2026
Great city escape. - This is a great escape from the city. Not only do you learn to make and enjoy wonderful food, Davide abd Elans couldn’t be more welcoming.
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Whitney_m
Apr 28, 2026
Best experience! Would highly recommend. - The best experience! Chef David was wonderful. Professional, knowledgeable, and patient. Welcomed us into his home and made us feel like family.
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Stefanie_s
Apr 27, 2026
I cannot say enough great... - I cannot say enough great things about this experience. This was our favorite experience while visiting Rome. Chef Davide and his wife Elena invite you into their beautiful home to learn how to cook pasta. You are served different types of local wine while cooking. Chef Davide and Elena were great teachers and really worked well together. None of us had any experience making pasta yet this was the best meal we had while on vacation. The ingredients were fresh. We picked herbs from his backyard garden. When we were done, we ate on their back porch and enjoyed the views. After our cooking class, Davide and Elena drove us to the gardens at Tivoli where we walked around for about 2 hours. It was plenty of time to take it all in. Truly an amazing experience you will never forget.
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Mikesuedemeo
Apr 19, 2026
Perfect Day - Chef Davide n sous chef Elana were wonderful. They worked in perfect harmony and were patient teachers. We prepared from scratch our own ravioli and fettuccine and enjoyed a delicious luncheon accompanied by Davides creations. To top off the day we enjoyed a memorable afternoon at Villa de Este. The gardens and fountains were exquisite and should be a must see on any trip to Rome.
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From $170
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).