ITALY COFFEE TOURS
Nobody grows coffee in Italy, and nobody drinks it better. The 15 below are espresso-bar walks and roastery visits in Rome, Naples and Milan, priced by stop count and rarely longer than three hours.
Taste Rome through espresso, granita, artisan gelato, moka coffee, and tiramisu on a small-group walk near the Pantheon.
“Our tour was exactly as described at the Viator website. Our guide was friendly, enthusiastic, and well-prepared. There were six in our group, and everyone seemed to enjoy the food, conversation, and narration.”
Taste espresso, granita, gelato, and tiramisu while exploring Rome’s Pantheon and Navona districts with a local guide.
“The grenita was amazing. The gelato (to die for). The espresso blew our minds (we went nack gor another one the next day) and the tiramisu was the piece de resistance. Thank you for a wonderful, informative & delicious 2 1/2 hours. Liz, Bruce & Blair”
Taste five Venetian pastries, learn local coffee customs, and see Rialto and St. Mark’s Square on this friendly two-hour walk.
“This tour was absolutely fabulous! It is such a fun way to see the highlights of Venice! Our tour guide Holly was amazing. It turned out the other people didn't show up, so we were lucky enough to have this experience all to ourselves. Holly took us from the Rialto Bridge to Dodge's Palace, and everywhere in between, all while stopping at the best sweet shoppes along the way. We also visited the fish market, which was very interesting, and Holly pointed out all of the famous bars and hotels, as we stolled along and learned all about Venice's rich history. This is the perfect way to get an intro…”
Taste Florence through coffee, chocolate, gelato, and sweets on a private two-hour tour with local stops and landmark views.
“Our tour guide was amazing!! We hit all the best spots in town for fantastic coffee and sweets. Our guide was also very happy to answer all of our questions about Italian culture. Having the tour guide just for our family made it extra special. Would highly recommend this tour!!”
Make a custom leather wallet in a Florence workshop with expert guidance, coffee, and a four-person group. A practical Italian souvenir.
“The most amazing experience in Florence. I was able to design and create an Italian wallet. She has patience and is willing to get into the spirit of tourists, such as taking pictures to make the event memorable. The instructor was phenomenal.! I highly recommend this activity to anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the markets.”
Review of Palermo’s private gelato, pastry and espresso walk, with seven tastings, local history, practical tips, price advice and itinerary details.
“Giorgio, our guide, was knowledgeable and attentive. He shared lots of interesting history of the area and of i’s food culture and took us to some excellent places to sample some delicacies. His English was a excellent, which was important to us as our command of Italian was limited. We highly recommend a tour with him.”
Review of Rome’s Trastevere breakfast food tour, with cappuccino, maritozzi, family bakeries, wine, local stories, price, and practical tips.
“We had an excellent breakfast tour in Trastevere with Livia. It gave us the opportunity to try more authentic cafes and restaurants and allowed us to get our bearings in the area. We have already returned to two of her recommendations. She was a delightful host who gave us so many different recommendations, including day trips. We even popped into a church. It was lovely to meet and chat with someone brought up in the area and with a good historical knowledge. She explained more about the Jewish settlements and why Rome had such an early Jewish population… anyway it was a tour which was much for than breakfast. Thank…”
See Venice before the crowds on a two-hour sunrise walk from St. Mark’s to Rialto, with local stories, photos, and an espresso.
“Absolutely fantastic tour. A real highlight of the holiday. Elisabetta is a fantastic guide”
Sip Milanese coffee while walking from Cordusio to Brera, with cathedral history, local cafés, and a licensed guide in a small group.
“Absolutely worth it! Maria is extremely knowledgeable about the area, and historical elements that make the tour so interesting! She is a true professional, with a passion for coffee and a lovely personality. An amazing experience!”
Review of illy Caffè Giardini Reali near St. Mark’s Square, with menu choices, value advice, timing, accessibility, and booking tips.
“There was a small technical hiccup but both the manager and the server were very nice and attentive. Food was decent, portion was big enough for me to be full.”
Learn tagliatelle, fettuccine, and ravioli with a Roman chef, then enjoy wine, coffee, limoncello, recipes, and lunch for $50.
“Booked a cooking class for me and my partner, honestly so glad I did! Marco was such a good teacher with step by step instructions to make 3/4 different types of pasta. Very knowledgeable and funny would absolutely recommend to anyone coming to Rome✨”
Explore Polignano a Mare on a private 90-minute walk, see Domenico Modugno’s statue, and taste a unique Italian coffee blend.
“Special staff and special gallery. Mark help me identify a beautiful Mexican weaving as a recent copy of a Navajo dress. Thanks.”
Compare espresso and filter coffee in a small Rome workshop, taste 6 to 8 samples, and learn how beans and brewing shape flavor.
“The activity was so interesting and fun. Matteo was charming and kind, and he explained everything perfectly. He really knows how to engage the group, sharing his knowledge and creating genuine interest throughout the session. The workshop itself was excellent, both in terms of content and atmosphere. We truly learned a lot and had a blast. This is a must-do experience in Rome, especially for coffee lovers!”
Taste four estate wines, tour a tuff-stone cellar, and enjoy Umbrian countryside views at family-run Madonna del Latte near Orvieto.
“Anna, our guide, was knowledgeable and spoke English well. She walked us through the wine making process and showed us the vineyards. The tasting was wonderful and the wines were delicious. Thanks to Leon the owner for a great experience.”
Paddle into Sardinia’s sunrise, snorkel by Proratora Island, and enjoy moka coffee on the beach during this friendly 2.5-hour kayak tour.
“Avevamo prenotato per il tour all’alba, ma siamo stati contattati il giorno prima per avvisarci del fatto che non sarebbe stato il massimo per via del tempo e per proporci in alternativa il tour al tramonto. Esperienza bellissima, guide super disponibili e simpatiche. Assolutamente consigliato.”
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