Testaccio Food Tour: A Journey through Rome's Culinary History with Eating Europe
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Embark on a 4-hour culinary journey through Testaccio, Rome's foodie neighborhood. Sample mouthwatering pasta dishes, iconic street food, and artisanal gelato while exploring hidden culinary gems.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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

  • MASTO a Testaccio I Roma - Taste the best cheeses and cured meats at Masto. And sip some amazing wine!

  • Mattatoio - Visit an old slaughterhouse that was once the hub of the neighborhood

  • Nuovo Mercato di Testaccio - Visit Testaccio market wouldn’t be complete without tasty tomato bruschetta, Caprese salad with Rome’s best buffalo mozzarella and Roman street food pizza with porchetta and craft beer.

  • Monte Testaccio - Take a look at one of the most fun and crazy remains of Ancient Rome. We can’t spoil it!

  • Monte Testaccio - Discover Rome’s three most famous pastas! Carbonara, Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe at the locals favorite ‘’Flavio al Velavevodetto’’

  • Piramide Cestia - Could you ever imagine to see a pyramid in Rome?

  • Via Amerigo Vespucci - Find true happiness at Giolitti, making the best gelato since 1914! Also, learn how to tell spot the fake gelato and avoid tourist traps!

What's Included
  • Wine, craft beer, and water included
  • Guidance from a local English-speaking guide
  • Exclusive visit to Rome’s Pyramid and the Testaccio Market
  • Rome Food Lovers Guide provided
  • 15 samples from 8 unique tasting locations
  • The original Testaccio Food Tour, a favorite since 2011
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities / Tips for guides
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a gastronomic journey with our authentic Rome food tour, satisfying the palates of food enthusiasts since 2011. Take a tour through Testaccio, the epicenter of Roman cuisine and Rome’s gastronomic district.

Highlights:

• Glimpse the lone pyramid in Europe from a unique perspective.
• Relish sumptuous Roman pasta recipes.
• Taste traditional Italian cuisines and notable Roman street foods.
• Revel in genuine, crafted gelato and understand how to distinguish copycats.
• Visit the top local food market in Rome, interact with enthusiastic sellers, and get insights into food customs.
• Discover hidden culinary wonders, immersing yourself in Rome like a resident.
• Uncover unconventional sights with knowledge into Rome’s culture and past.

This 4-hour experience provides a firsthand sampling of the finest local produce, encapsulating the essence of Testaccio and Rome. Come along and experience an unmatched food journey, mixing mouthwatering tastes with concealed gems in Rome’s dynamic food landscape.

  • 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
Location
Piazza Testaccio
The group will meet at the wooden picnic tables in front of the gourmet food and wine shop L’Oasi della Birra.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Backpacker259049
Apr 24, 2024
We loved it! - Luca did an outstanding job showing us a side of Roma we’ve never been to. He was was very informative and very well liked by all of us! I will recommend this to everyone I know coming to Rome.
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Tourist48787044552
Apr 20, 2024
Fantastic tour - Really enjoyed the tour. Learned lots , ate lots , saw real Rome. Luca was fantastic. Really enjoyed the deli and the market.
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Verad287
Apr 16, 2024
"To Do" on the first day! - Actually a MUST for the first day in Rome. The tour is delicious, funny, informative. Many thanks to Caroline! A 4-hour tour through Testaccio. You learn about small shops, the market, the typical food and what you should look out for as a tourist. A great idea!!
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Sarack1841bl
Apr 6, 2024
Amazing thing to do in Rome! - Luca was wonderful! Best thing we did in Rome! The array of food was incredible, and was a joy from start to finish. Luca was a fountain of information and an absolute delight!
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Mattn1468
Mar 27, 2024
Pleasantly full! - We had a fantastic time. Our guide was named Luca and he was great - funny, charming and patient. We ate at probably five or six different places. He was great with kids and he made us feel important! Food was fantastic and we would never have found it ourselves.
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819madisonp
Mar 13, 2024
Totally worth it! - Such an amazing experience! Learned so much cool stuff about the beautiful city and its history. Our tour guide, Luca, was very fun, knowledgeable, and engaging! He made the 10/10 tour a 15/10
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835leighp
Mar 8, 2024
A brilliant tour!! - Simply put, you won't go wrong with this tour, do it, enjoy the food, enjoy the company and enjoy learning some of the history of the area!
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Carol_c
Feb 29, 2024
Excellent time - Luca was a delightful tour guide. We had a most enjoyable time wandering, eating, and learning all about the area, its people, and Rome itself. Highly recommended!
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G8791kjjordanh
Feb 15, 2024
Great! - Luca was fantastic. Very knowledgable and funny. He knew the majority of the employees/owners at every stop and have in depth stories about the history of the area and the food.
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Daniel
Feb 9, 2024
Food tour - Excellent. Luca was amazing. The food was incredible and the tour was very informative. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough
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