Rome's Original Flavor: A Neighborhood & Market Food Tour
Join Rome's original food tour, delighting food lovers since 2011 with an off-the-beaten-path journey into Testaccio, the city's authentic foodie neighborhood.
This culinary journey features a visit to the Testaccio Market to meet its passionate vendors, plus stops at historic delicatessens for Italy's finest cured meats and cheeses. You’ll also taste iconic Roman street food with curated drink pairings. We finish with a lesson in spotting real artisanal gelato before enjoying the perfect cone.
Highlights:
- Savor a rich selection of Italian cured meats and artisanal cheeses.
- Taste iconic Roman street food at beloved neighborhood spots.
- Indulge in real, artisanal gelato and learn how to spot the imitations.
- Explore Rome's most authentic food market and meet its passionate vendors.
- Enjoy curated drink pairings, including local wine or prosecco.
- Discover Testaccio's hidden gems and history with an expert local guide.
Options
Book a Private Tour
Private Guided Tour
Extra Drink: A flute of Prosecco
What's included in Rome's Original Flavor: A Neighborhood & Market Food Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza Testaccio
Meet up with your tour guide and the other foodies of your group! We meet at ''Oasi della Birra''. Your guide will be wearing a purple Eating Europe bag
Taste the best cheeses and cured meats and sip some amazing wine!
Mattatoio
Visit an old slaughterhouse that was once the hub of the neighborhood
Inclusions
- Rome Food Lover's Guide + Local English-speaking guide
- Indulge in real, artisanal gelato and learn how to spot the imitations.
- Enjoy curated drink pairings, including local wine or prosecco.
- Explore Rome's most authentic food market and meet its passionate vendors at 8 different locations
- Visit Rome's Pyramid from an exclusive location and the Testaccio Market!
- Savor a rich selection of Italian cured meats and artisanal cheeses.
- Gratuities / Tips for guides
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
- Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
- Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies can't participate in this activity for their safety.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The group will meet at the wooden picnic tables in front of the gourmet food and wine shop L’Oasi della Birra.
End Points
- The Taste of Testaccio tour lasts for approximately 4 hours and finishes at Giolitti on Via Amerigo Vespucci, 35. After the tour, your guide will be happy to arrange a taxi or give you directions.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Upon arrival at the meeting point location, please present to our guide your mobile or paper confirmation/voucher in exchange for your activity.
