Testaccio Food & Market Tour with Pasta & Wine
Trastevere, Rome
Explore this hidden gem neighborhood, Testaccio, home to Rome’s best eats. Take a guided tour of the traditional market, visit 8 authentic eateries, and enjoy a full lunch with wine.
Rome Foodie Walking Tour in Testaccio Market
This guided walking tour explores Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood, ideal for food lovers interested in authentic local cuisine and market culture.
Highlights
- Try 14 food tastings at 8 family-run eateries.
- Enjoy an authentic Roman breakfast with coffee.
- Taste your way through Testaccio Market.
- Experience a Roman lunch with pasta and wine.
- Explore Rome’s historic foodie neighborhood on foot.
Description
Start your morning with coffee and pastries at a bakery popular among local residents. Then follow a typical Roman daily routine by visiting the local market, where you will meet passionate vendors, some with stalls dating back 40 years.
Taste local pizza, farm-fresh vegetables, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and a widely acclaimed sandwich favored by locals.
Lunch is at a family-run trattoria featuring pasta paired with Italian red wine. Your guide will explain Italian mealtime customs during the meal.
The tour concludes with gelato from a historic gelateria making fresh gelato on-site daily.
Between stops, your guide will highlight important landmarks, including an Ancient Roman archaeological site and a 19th-century slaughterhouse that influenced the neighborhood’s development.
Includes
- 14 food tastings at 8 family-run establishments
- Guided tour of Testaccio Market
- Wine tasting during lunch
- Foodie expert local guide
- English-speaking guide
- Walking tour format
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Parts of the tour are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Contact us to discuss accessibility needs.
- Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or food allergies when booking.
- The tour is conducted in English.
- Guests with serious food allergies must sign an allergy waiver before the tour begins.
- Due to gluten cross-contamination risks, the tour is not suitable for those with celiac disease.
- The tour is not suitable for vegans.
- The tour complies with all local government health regulations. Check current guidelines before booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket. Morning tours offer a less crowded market atmosphere.
