FOOD LOVER'S FAVORITE
Rome Food Tour
3.5 Hours10+ Tastings€89
Forget tourist trap restaurants with picture menus and inflated prices. Our Rome Food Tour takes you where Romans actually eat—family-run trattorias passed down through generations, bakeries that have perfected their craft over decades, and markets where locals shop daily for fresh ingredients.
Led by passionate local food experts who know every artisan, chef, and shopkeeper by name, this isn't just a tasting tour—it's an immersion into Roman culinary culture. You'll learn the difference between carbonara and amatriciana, discover why Roman pizza is unique, understand the art of aperitivo, and taste ingredients you can't find anywhere else in the world.
Roman cuisine is built on simplicity and quality. Unlike the elaborate dishes of Northern Italy, Roman cooking relies on just a few ingredients done perfectly: pecorino romano cheese, guanciale (pork jowl), black pepper, and eggs create the legendary carbonara. This philosophy—cucina povera or "peasant cooking"—produces some of Italy's most iconic dishes.
Begin at Rome's most famous food market. Your guide introduces you to vendors they've known for years, explaining seasonal ingredients, Roman cooking traditions, and the history of this lively piazza. Sample fresh produce and artisan products.
Explore the neighborhood where Jewish-Roman cuisine has flourished for over 2,000 years. Taste kosher delicacies and learn about the unique cultural fusion that created iconic dishes like fried artichokes.
Sit down in a family-run restaurant where the owner greets you by name (after your guide makes introductions). Taste fresh pasta prepared with recipes passed down through generations, paired with local wine.
Visit specialty shops—a bakery making supplì since 1870, a salumeria aging its own prosciutto, a pizzeria where dough ferments for 72 hours. Meet the craftspeople and taste their pride.
End with gelato at an award-winning gelateria, espresso at a historic café, or both! Your guide shares restaurant recommendations for the rest of your stay and answers any food questions.
Rome's charming medieval neighborhood, famous for authentic trattorias and vibrant nightlife.
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Questions?
+393519898686Yes! We accommodate vegetarians easily. For other restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, allergies), please notify us at booking so we can plan appropriate alternatives at each stop.
Children ages 6 and up usually enjoy the tour, especially the pizza and gelato tastings. However, it involves 3.5 hours of walking and multiple food stops, so consider your child's attention span and appetite.
No way! The tastings add up to a substantial meal—most guests are comfortably full by the end. This can easily replace lunch or dinner.
Our Trastevere Food Tour focuses on that specific neighborhood's evening atmosphere with more emphasis on wine bars and aperitivo culture. This tour covers multiple neighborhoods and runs earlier in the day, visiting markets and traditional lunch spots.
Absolutely! Your guide points out what travels well and can recommend vacuum-sealed products. Many guests purchase pecorino, olive oil, pasta, and wine to bring home.