Paint Roman Landmarks with Wine: Art Class in Rome

Paint Rome's greatest sites while sipping wine and eating fresh pizza

Paint iconic Roman landmarks in a 17th-century palazzo during a 2.5-hour art class with unlimited Italian wine and Roman-style pizza included. A local artist guides you through creating your own canvas while you eat, drink, and connect with other painters in a small group or private setting. You take your finished work home.

The experience

You've got an afternoon free in Rome and want something beyond the usual museum queue. This class puts you in front of a blank canvas in a 17th-century palazzo, where a local artist walks you through painting some of Rome's most recognizable sites. The setup is straightforward: you get all the supplies (paint, brushes, canvas), and the instruction. The rest is up to you. Most people finish with something they're genuinely proud to hang on a wall back home.

The wine and pizza aren't window dressing. Unlimited Italian red and white from a local winery flows throughout the 2.5 hours, and fresh Roman-style pizza arrives partway through. The combination is deliberate. The instructor knows that a little wine loosens people up, and hungry painters work better than distracted ones. You're painting alongside other travelers and locals, all showing up with no prior experience required, which means the energy in the room tends toward playful rather than precious.

Choose the small group class to paint with other people and split the cost, or book the private option if you want the instructor's full attention and can bring friends or family to fill the session. Either way, the class runs in English and welcomes anyone 18 and up. Bring an appetite and an open mind. Leave with a canvas and a story about the time you got a little tipsy painting Rome.

What’s included

• A comfortable workspace in a 17th-century palazzo.
• Roman-style pizza served fresh.
• unlimited Italian wine (red and white from a local winery).
• non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, water, juice).
• a painting class led by a local art instructor.
• all art supplies (paint, canvas, brushes).

Options for this experience

2 options

Painting class in a small groupGuide in English · 11:00 and 19:00Take part in a small-group painting class led by local artists, with unlimited wine and fresh pizza included.

Private Art ClassGuide in English · 10:00 and 13:00This private painting class is reserved exclusively for your group and works well for team-building events, anniversaries, birthdays, and bachelorette parties.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 59 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Saturday: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 19:00Sunday: 10:00 and 13:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Carpe Diem Tours

Is this one for you?Book the small group class to paint with other travelers and split the cost, or choose the private option if you want the instructor's full focus and are bringing friends or family to share the session.

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Top questions

What Roman landmarks do I actually paint in the class?

The class focuses on Rome's most iconic sites, though the instructor guides you through the specific subjects during the session. You're painting recognizable Roman landmarks, not abstract concepts, so you'll know what you're creating as you work.

Is this class suitable if I've never painted before?

Yes. The class is designed for all skill levels and requires no prior experience. The local artist instructor walks you through the process step by step, and the goal is to have fun and take home a finished piece, not to produce gallery-ready work.

How much wine can I actually drink during 2.5 hours?

Wine is unlimited throughout the class, so you pour as much or as little as you like. The instructor and the pizza help pace the experience, and the class is built around the idea that a relaxed atmosphere makes for better creativity and better memories.

Can I bring friends or family to the private class?

Yes. The private option is booked per session, so you can bring as many people as you'd like to fill it together. It's a popular choice for groups who want the instructor's undivided attention and a more intimate setting.

What's included in the class besides the painting instruction?

You get all art supplies (paint, canvas, brushes), unlimited Italian wine, fresh Roman-style pizza, and non-alcoholic drinks like soft drinks, water, and juice. The only thing not covered is vegan, gluten-free, or celiac-friendly food options.