For guests of Romanico Palace

Roman Holiday, Made by Hand

Six hands-on experiences with local makers, chosen for our guests and close to the hotel, from Campo Marzio to Regola. Come back with something you made yourself.

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Bright rooftop restaurant with tables and gilded chairs under a long row of windows overlooking the rooftops of Rome.

Guest room with a large gilded fresco headboard, tall curtained windows and a bed with grey quilted throw.

Where art comes to life

Romanico Palace stands in a palace dating back to 1887, where history, beauty and a warm welcome come together. We believe Rome is best understood by taking part in its crafts and flavours, not just looking at them. These workshops bring you into the studios, kitchens and ateliers of local makers. Each one is a slow, hands-on way to enjoy the city.

Experiences: 6
Per person: from €50
Within a walk: 3 of 6

The experiences

Six ways to spend an afternoon in Rome

01Craft3 h
Fashion sketching at Italy's oldest tailoring academy
Learn the basics of the fashion figurine inside the Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori. Step by step you build proportions, silhouettes and lines on paper. About 3 hours, 8 minutes' walk away.
Campo Marzio8 min walk
from €180 per person
Choose a date: Fashion sketching at Italy's oldest tailoring academy
02Art2 h
Paint like Caravaggio, then visit a Roman landmark
In an art studio, guided by an artist, you explore chiaroscuro and build volume and atmosphere with light and shadow. The experience includes a visit to Villa Farnesina or Castel Sant'Angelo.
Ponte12 min by taxi
from €50 per person
Choose a date: Paint like Caravaggio, then visit a Roman landmark
03Botanical2 h
Floral art: design your own bouquet
Guided by an expert florist, you choose seasonal fresh flowers and foliage and learn how to cut and arrange them. You make your own bouquet or centrepiece in about 2 hours.
Regola13 min by taxi
from €149 per person
Choose a date: Floral art: design your own bouquet
04Food & drink3 h
Roman cooking class with Roscioli
A convivial masterclass led by the chefs at Rimessa Lab, with fresh pasta, wine and the recipes that define the Roman table. About 3 hours.
Regola13 min by taxi
from €125 per person
Choose a date: Roman cooking class with Roscioli
05Food & drink1 h 30 min
Make artisan gelato at the Ciampini Lab
Step into a working gelato laboratory with professional machines and hear the family's stories. You learn the techniques behind real artisan gelato in about 1.5 hours.
Campo Marzio19 min walk
from €65 per person
Choose a date: Make artisan gelato at the Ciampini Lab
06Craft2 h 30 min
Craft your own leather accessory
Choose the model and materials, then work selected leather with professional tools. You go from design to making a personalised accessory in about 2.5 hours.
Campo Marzio23 min walk
from €89.99 per person
Choose a date: Craft your own leather accessory