Make your way off the tourist track for this walking tour through Testaccio, a historical Roman neighborhood. After meeting your food-loving guide, set off on your exploration that introduces you to the local culinary scene. Stop by shops and eateries like the Barberini pastry shop, where you can sample baked treats that have been enjoyed here for more than 50 years. Visit a food market for a look at high-quality produce, and chat with some of the local vendors. At Testaccio Market, you’ll have the chance to sample authentic buffalo mozzarella and make your own bruschetta. Next, enjoy a fried rice ball, a local specialty known as suppli, at Trappizino, and then visit one of the neighborhood’s best restaurants for traditional Roman cuisine, where you’ll taste fresh pasta and wine. Other stops on your tour include Giolitti Caffe and Gelateria, where artisan gelato has been made for more than 100 years, and the Volpetti cheese shop, where 150 cheeses can be found. While you walk, your guide will share some of Rome’s lesser-known history and point out sights like the city’s only pyramid and the Protestant Cemetery, where John Keats is buried. Your tour ends just a couple of blocks from your starting point; you are free to continue exploring on your own from here, or hop on public transport, a short walk away.
Head off the beaten path to spots loved by locals
Sample Roman street food you won't find outside of the city
Learn insider tips on how to spot authentic gelato
Visit a few little-known sights, including an ancient Egyptian pyramid
Wine, craft beer and water
Rome - A food lover’s guide
Local english speaking guide
15 samples at 5 different tasting locations
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Exclusions
Gratuities / Tips for guides
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Extra drinks
Additional Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included for children aged 3 and under. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
