Rome · Coffee culture experience
Drink coffee like a Roman. Three coffees, a fresh cornetto and a 1923 roastery.
A relaxed 75-minute morning for max 8 guests. Taste three classic Italian coffees with the day's sweets, watch the moka and the espresso machine at work, and learn the rules locals never explain.
- 75 minutes
- Max 8 guests
- In English
- Free cancellation, 24h
- Mon to Sat · 10:00
- Kids welcome
- 75 minutes
- Max 8 guests
- In English
- Free cancellation, 24h
- Mon to Sat · 10:00
- Kids welcome
In Italy, coffee is a ritual. Learn to live it.
Why cappuccino disappears after noon. Why you stand at the bar. Why a tiny espresso is the only proper end to a meal. One morning here and you will never order coffee in Italy the same way.
Three coffees, not one
Three classic Italian coffees, tasted side by side, so you can tell them apart for life.
Live moka and espresso
Watch both methods brewed in front of you, and learn what to do with the moka you take home.
A working roastery since 1923
Della Manna is a family café and roastery, ten minutes from Villa Borghese. Locals drink here every morning.
Max 8, kids welcome
Seated and relaxed. Children get non-caffeinated tastings and the same sweets.
How the morning goes
- 110:00, at the counterTell the staff you're here for the experience. Your host seats the group.
- 2Cornetto and the day's sweetsWhatever the café baked that morning. It rotates, and that is the point.
- 3Coffee one, two, threeThree classic Italian coffees, each explained: the beans, the cup, the moment of the day it belongs to.
- 4Moka on the flame, espresso on the machineBoth brewed live. You see the grind, the tamp, the crema.
- 5Order like a localThe unspoken rules, then you try them at the bar. You leave at about 11:15, caffeinated and fluent.
What's included
- Three classic Italian coffees
- A cornetto and a selection of the day's local sweets
- Live moka pot and espresso machine demonstration
- Coffee etiquette: how to order, when, and what not to do
- A host who lives and breathes Italian coffee, in English
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Where we meet
Ten minutes on foot from Villa Borghese. Arrive five minutes early and tell the staff at the counter you're here. The experience starts and ends at the café.
What guests say
“One of the absolute highlights of our trip to Rome! … The Coffee & Sweets Experience was fantastic. We learned so much about Italian coffee culture, tasted delicious traditional sweets, and had an amazing time.”
“The guide was truly passionate about coffee and loved sharing his knowledge with others. … I walked away feeling like a coffee expert myself.”
“I’ve always loved coffee, but I had never looked at it this way before. It really made me appreciate how something so simple can be such an important part of Italian culture. Highly recommended!”
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Questions, answered
How long does the experience last?
About 75 minutes, seated and unhurried.
Where do we meet?
At Della Manna Torrefazione, Via Salaria 79. Arrive five minutes early and let the staff at the counter know you're here.
How much do we taste?
Three Italian coffees and a selection of local sweets, including a cornetto. The exact sweets rotate with what the café is baking that day.
How big is the group?
Eight guests at most.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Accompanied children are welcome, and tastings switch to non-caffeinated options for younger guests.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
Your morning coffee will never be the same.
75 minutes, eight guests, a 1923 roastery. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.