Rome: Ride Like Caesar, Eat Like a Gladiator in a Golf Cart

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About this activity

Experience the flavors of ancient Rome with three curated tasting menus—Gladiator, Plebeian, and Senatorial—served at the end of your golf-cart tour along the Appian Way. Begin with a scenic, intimate ride past ruins, countryside villas, and ivy-covered catacombs while our guide shares expert stories of emperors, pilgrims, and roadside tombs. At tour’s end, enjoy one of our themed menus:

Gladiator Menu: simple, energy-rich diet of barley and legumes.

Plebeian Menu: modest meals of porridge, vegetables, legumes, and preserved fish.

Senatorial Menu: refined dishes of meats, seafood, honeyed fruits, and nuts.

This small-group, all-inclusive journey blends local food culture and expert storytelling for an unforgettable taste of Rome.

Savor from one of three authentic Ancient Roman menus during the culinary experience in a golf cart.

Explore significant landmarks, including tombs and fortifications

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Rome in golf cart

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meals: Savor Ancient Rome through one of three menus: Gladiator (barley & legumes), Plebeian (porridge, vegetables, fish), and Senatorial (meats, seafood, honeyed fruits & nuts).
Included: Pickup & drop-off at your hotel (if centrally located in Rome Down town )
Included: Stops for photos at major highlights
Included: Private Golf Cart with driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Meals or drinks beyond the included tastings
Not included: Vegetarian food options
Not included: Tips
Not included: Pickup or drop-off outside the historical center of Rome

Itinerary

Circo Massimo

25 min

Once the grand stadium for Rome’s thrilling chariot races, the Circus Maximus sets the stage for your journey into ancient times. From the comfort of the golf cart, you’ll imagine the roar of the crowds that once filled this vast arena. It’s the perfect introduction to the grandeur of Rome’s entertainment past.
Palatine Hill

25 min

Glide past the legendary Palatine Hill, where Rome itself was founded and emperors built their opulent palaces. Your guide will reveal the myths and stories that shaped the Eternal City. A fascinating stop that connects history, legend, and power.
Stop 3

30 min

Enjoy a scenic pause at the Orange Garden, one of Rome’s most romantic viewpoints. From here, you’ll take in panoramic views of the Eternal City framed by citrus trees. A peaceful moment of beauty and relaxation during your tour.
Stop 4

25 min

Marvel at the colossal Baths of Caracalla, once a hub of Roman leisure and engineering brilliance. Your guide will bring to life the scale of these ancient thermal baths. It’s a breathtaking reminder of how Romans perfected the art of public life.
Stop 5

25 min

Drive alongside the mighty Aurelian Walls, which once encircled and protected the heart of ancient Rome. These towering fortifications still stand as a testament to Rome’s resilience. They mark the transition from the bustling city center toward the historic Appian Way.
Porta San Sebastiano

20 min

Pass through Porta San Sebastiano, one of the best-preserved ancient gates into Rome. Crossing under this monumental arch, you’ll feel transported back nearly two millennia. It’s the symbolic gateway to your Appian Way adventure.
Stop 7

one hour

Here we are in this perfect spot, right in the heart of the Appian Way! You’ll taste authentic Roman dishes with their true flavors, sip the original spiced wine once loved by emperors, gladiators, and commoners alike, savor Cato’s refined culinary creations, the gladiator’s diet, and Apicius’ sweet pastries — that day, history will be yours!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Hassler
The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hotel Mimosa
Trastevere Roma I UNA Esperienze
Luxury Rooms H 2000 Roma
Cloud 7 Hotel Roma
Nautilus Hotel
Hotel Castellino Roma
Hotel Nardizzi Americana
Hotel Grifo
Nerva Boutique Hotel
NH Collection Roma Centro

and 483 more pickup points

Pick up available only in the central area of Rome for all other address outside the city center please contact us Please wait in the hotel lobby or below your apartment b&b 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Using your ticket

No need to worry about a meeting point—we'll pick you up directly from your hotel or accommodation near Rome’s city center. If you're staying a bit farther away, we'll arrange a convenient meeting point for you to join the tour.