Rome: Candlelit Dinner in Ancient Ruins
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Overview
Rome Candlelight Wine & Dine in Ancient Ruins near the Pantheon offers a unique and unforgettable experience for anyone who loves ancient Rome, delicious food, fine wine, and history. This guided tasting dinner gives exclusive VIP access to a secret location near the Pantheon.
Guests will explore the ruins of the ancient Baths of Agrippa, the oldest public baths, built by Augustus's son-in-law. A friendly sommelier/food expert will guide participants through delightful dishes and exquisite wines. The experience begins at Piazza della Minerva, a beautiful Baroque square featuring Bernini's elephant statue. A short walk leads to the underground thermal complex, where dinner awaits in a spacious restaurant cellar, all lit by candlelight.
The tasting menu includes four wines paired with quality ingredients: cured meats and cheeses, seasonal fried treats, a main course with vegetables, and desserts. Each dish is carefully matched with premium Italian wines. This experience includes a professional food expert/sommelier, dinner, bottled water, VIP access to the ancient ruins of Agrippa's Bath, and alcoholic beverages. It excludes personal shopping, private transportation, extra food and drinks, and other languages (available in private option on request).




Highlights
Dine in Ancient Ruins: Enjoy a meal inside the historic Baths of Agrippa, lit by romantic candlelight.
VIP Access: Get exclusive access to a hidden location near the Pantheon.
Expert Wine Pairing: Taste exquisite Italian wines perfectly matched with each course.
Authentic Roman Cuisine: Savor the best of Roman recipes, from aperitif to dessert.
Sentiment Analysis
Most customers rave about the unique and romantic atmosphere, delicious food and wine, and knowledgeable guides. Some had minor issues with the portion sizes or meeting point location.

Customers loved the unique setting of dining in ancient ruins.
Many enjoyed the food and wine pairings.
Guests appreciated the sommelier's knowledge and enthusiasm.
Visitors found the candlelight atmosphere magical and romantic.
Some customers felt the portions were small.
A few reviewers mentioned difficulty finding the meeting point.
The Journey
Piazza della Minerva
A renowned Baroque square in Rome, hosting Bernini's masterpiece 'Elefantino' (Elephant statue). It serves as the meeting point for the tour before descending into the ancient ruins.
Ciambella Arch
A historical arch located near the ancient Baths of Agrippa. A brief stroll around it is part of the tour before entering the underground thermal complex.
Ancient Baths of Agrippa
The oldest public baths in Rome, constructed by Augustus's son-in-law between 25th and 19th BC. The tour provides VIP access to the ruins, where a candlelight dinner and wine tasting experience takes place.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a professional food expert/sommelier, dinner with multiple courses, bottled water, VIP access to the ancient ruins of Agrippa's Bath, and carefully selected alcoholic beverages to complement the meal. It excludes personal shopping, private transportation to and from the venue, additional food and drinks beyond the set menu, and tour guides in languages other than the primary language offered (other languages available in private option on request). The meeting point is at Piazza della Minerva, where you will meet the guide.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest arriving a few minutes early to the meeting point to ensure you don't get lost. Also, come prepared to enjoy a leisurely dinner and wine tasting; it's an experience to savor! Some reviewers also suggested that it can get a little chilly in the ruins so make sure to bring a jacket.