Highlights
- Explore Testaccio Market and meet local vendors with a passionate food expert
- Enjoy 9 curated Roman flavors including pasta, cheeses, street food & gelato
- Discover where locals eat with stops at delis, markets & trattorias
- Enjoy a seated 3-pasta experience with regional wine in a traditional trattoria
- Discover hidden landmarks along a route beyond typical tourist paths
Description
Step into Testaccio, Rome’s most authentic food neighborhood, and discover the flavors that define the Eternal City. This guided walking tour takes you beyond the tourist center into a district shaped by tradition, community, and generations of local food culture.
Wander through the lively Testaccio Market, where passionate vendors showcase fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques. Watch classic dishes come to life and gain insight into the roots of Roman cuisine, from simple street food to iconic pasta recipes.
As you explore the surrounding streets, uncover hidden corners, historic landmarks, and stories that bring the neighborhood to life. Taste a variety of local specialties, each reflecting Rome’s rich culinary heritage and no-nonsense approach to food.
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this experience blends culture, history, and hands-on discovery, perfect for travelers who want to eat like a local and understand the city through its flavors.
Includes
Guided walking tour through Testaccio, its Market and key landmarks
Carefully selected Roman dishes across local food stops
Visit to family-run delis, market stalls & local trattorias
Seated pasta tasting featuring traditional Roman recipes
Regional wine, prosecco & beer served at select stops
Local English-speaking guide
Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Excludes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
Bring a bottle of water – we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
The tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season!
Have dietary requirements? 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.
This activity requires a minimum of 4 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
