ON THE RIVER · ROME RIVER CRUISES
Good rome river cruises sell their best seats weeks ahead. Below: the 5 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are aboard.
Use Rome’s only hop-on hop-off river boat between Isola Tiberina, Castel Sant’Angelo, Ponte Sisto, and Piazza del Popolo. You get two consecutive days of boarding, a seven-language audio guide, and upper-deck views of bridges, Castel Sant’Angelo, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Palace of Justice. First exchange your voucher at Isola Tiberina or Castel Sant’Angelo.
Board beneath Ponte Sant’Angelo for a one-hour Tiber cruise with a reserved table, Roman-inspired bites, and one glass of wine or prosecco. You’ll pass between Isola Tiberina and the Saint Peter’s area, then return to the dock. The following day, your ticket includes hop-on hop-off boat access.
“Had booked for 5pm but received message to say it was now at 6pm. River Tiber in the dark hasn't got a lot to see! A couple of nicely lit churches and Castel San Angelo but that's all. The food was ok but cold. We had 1 glass of wine as advertised but some of the passengers had 2 or 3 - we weren't offered more and when we asked, were told it was all gone. Not sure if there was supposed to be commentary as we sailed down the river but as you couldn't see anything.... Probably good as a daytime trip but uninspiring at night”
Taste regional Italian cheeses, cured meats, breads, olives, pizza, dessert, and five wines with Ginevra at Cantina Fabullus, a 1st-century Roman cistern in Trastevere. Add a 24-hour hop-on hop-off Tiber cruise, with four stops and views of St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo.
“Our guide was super she has so much knowledge and everything was so delicious !!! Thank you for everything”
Pair a 24-hour hop-on hop-off Tiber boat ticket with a one-hour tasting at Fabullus Wine Cellar in Trastevere. Expect prosecco, four Italian wines, cured meats, cheeses, olives, bread, pizza, dessert, and coffee. Your tasting host may be Ginevra, praised for her warm, lively presentation.
“The wine tasting was a memorable experience. The hostess is very sweet and welcoming, she makes sure you enjoy the experience. I not only learned about Italian wines but discovered their taste, aroma and texture. The ride in the cruise is not so good, the boats are old and not much to see.”
Visit the Ara Pacis Museum and ride Rome’s hop-on hop-off river boat for one day. See the marble altar to Pax, then choose four Tiber stops: Isola Tiberina, Ponte Sisto, Ponte Sant’Angelo, and Piazza del Popolo. Tickets arrive by email the day before. No guide, food, or hotel transfer is included.
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