Testaccio Food Tour with Roman Pasta and Market Tastings

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Testaccio Food Tour with Roman Pasta and Market Tastings

Price from
€109
Duration
3 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Discover Testaccio, Rome’s hidden treasure, with the city’s first food tour, delighting food lovers since 2011. Venture off the beaten path into the vibrant Testaccio Market Rome, and stroll through the quaint streets that surround it. Experience a journey through all the flavors of Rome, capturing the genuine and authentic character of one of the city’s most charming undiscovered neighborhoods.

Visit vendors that have been perfecting their trade for decades: from growing the freshest fruit and herbs, to baking the freshest bread, and then watch them be combined in front of you to make bruschetta and caprese salad with fresh buffalo mozerella, right there in the market.

Then, venture further into the surrounding neighborhood, tasting uniquely Roman street food and finishing with what many describe as the best gelato they’ve ever had.

What's included

Local English-speaking guide
Enjoy 9 carefully selected food tastings, including market bites, along with Italian wine and beer
Try Rome’s three iconic pastas, carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe
Step into a 105-year-old gelateria, and learn the difference between the real and fake gelato
Make your own bruschetta with fresh tomatoes from local vendors at Testaccio market in Rome
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

Not included

Gratuities / Tips for guides
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks

What you will do

Stop 1
You'll be welcomed with a selection of fine cured meats and artisanal cheeses, enhanced by an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, and a celebratory toast with a glass of crisp Prosecco.
40 min
Piramide Cestia
Discover Pyramid of Cestius, an unexpected ancient pyramid rising within the Non-Catholic Cemetery. Step inside this quiet, atmospheric space where history, art, and memory meet. A striking hidden gem in Rome.
15 min
Stop 3
Step into one of Rome's most authentic neighborhood markets. You'll taste freshly chopped tomatoes dressed with olive oil, basil and garlic, then a classic bruschetta, a silky buffalo mozzarella and tomato caprese, and finally a crispy supplì (Rome's beloved fried rice ball), paired with a cold beer.
45 min
Stop 4
Step inside the iconic trattoria carved into the ancient Monte Testaccio hill and discover Rome's three most celebrated pastas: the creamy Carbonara, the bold Amatriciana, and the sharp, peppery Cacio e Pepe.
30 min
Stop 5
No Roman food tour would be complete without gelato. One of the city's most iconic gelaterias, that has been serving locals and visitors alike for over a century, has the perfect sweet ending to your morning.
20 min

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

Important information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 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 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.