Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour
3.5 hours
Max 12
Why take this tour?
Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.
Highlights
- Taste delicious local bites at eight family-run establishments (enough food for breakfast and lunch).
- Explore the an authentic Roman neighborhood with an expert foodie guide and spend your morning shopping and eating among the locals.
- Learn the difference between Roman food and Italian food. Hear why you should be seeking out the former, and why the latter doesn’t really exist!
- Meet the passionate vendors who run some of our favorite stalls at the Testaccio Market and try their incredible products.
- Enjoy a leisurely Roman lunch of homemade pasta with plenty of wine.
- Sites Visited
- Testaccio Market
- Mattatoio
- Monte Testaccio
- Piazza Testaccio
- Local Bakery
- Local Pasticceria
- Market Stalls
- Cheese Seller
- Famous Sandwich Seller
- Family-run Roman Restaurant
- Gelateria
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided food tour
- Food Tasting: Half Pastry
- Beverage Tasting: Coffee
- Food Tasting: Pizette
- Food Tasting: Fresh Tomatoes
- Food Tasting: Cheese
- Food Tasting: Half Panino
- Food Tasting: Prosciutto
- Food Tasting: Pasta Dish
- Beverage Tasting: Glass of Wine
Discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of a true Roman neighborhood.
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Total Customer Reviews: 211
Verified Ratings
4.8 /5
based on 211 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
Definitely the highlight of my time in Rome. Food is such a quintessential part of our essence as people/community/society. The stories and history behind how the dish came about brought much life and meaning to it. I certainly recommend this tour to all the foodies out there. Our guide Manuela, was the life and soul of the session. It felt like the neighborhood gal is sharing her food joints with you!
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Verified · Winnie · Oct 30, 2024 · Singapore · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Excellent tour overall. Friendly and knowledgeable local guide, amazing food, great setting.
Verified · Marie · Oct 30, 2024 · Ireland · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our Tastes and Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour. Our guide, Aurelio, was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. We sampled a wide range of food including breakfast and lunch, along with a trip to the amazing Testaccio market, visiting various food stalls. With every stop, we fed our minds as well as our bodies. This is our first experience with Devour City Experiences and we are still talking about it!
Verified · Laura · Oct 24, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
We really enjoyed the tour and have a better sense of food in Rome, and a full belly. Fernada is a great storyteller and I appreciated her interest each of her clients soas to give us tips on how to get the most on our visits. Fernada was a great guide. Grazie.
Verified · Adele · Oct 23, 2024 · Canada · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This was a great food tour. Food was just right (but still a lot) and you will not leave the tour hungry. Our guide Gulia was nice and very knowledgeable and we experienced food that was not common but still “molto buono” which we enjoyed. Another good thing to note is that the area is not crowded and was a nice break from other busy areas of Rome
Verified · Gabriel · Oct 19, 2024 · Philippines · Male · 55 to 64 years
FAQs
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
This tour is adaptable for:
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Pregnant women
We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
This tour is not recommended for vegans, dairy free, or gluten free.
Will my tour run in the order that is described?
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.
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