Category: Rome

Jewish Ghetto Rome: History, Culture & Food

Rome has plenty of unique neighborhoods, but the Jewish Quarter is particularly distinctive. Its cobblestone streets, historic piazzas, and striking architecture give it so much character.  Why the Jewish Ghetto Is a Unique Neighborhood   Today, a thriving Jewish community still lives here, continuing traditions that date back centuries. That living...

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Homebaked Rome

Where to Eat in Rome When (Dare We Say It?) You're all Italian-ed Out

I’ll be the first person to tell you that Italian food is the best and most delicious cuisine of them all. There’s nothing I like more than a plate of bucatini all’amatriana with pecorino cheese, or a Margherita pizza, or a cannolo for dessert. That being said, there are times when...

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6 of the Weirdest Italian Foods You Won't Find at Home

When you think of Italian food, you wouldn’t be wrong to think it is a cuisine that easily pleases. After all, who doesn’t like pizza or pasta or a plate full of vegetables or meat, the foods that make up Italy’s most traditional dishes? It is a country that seems...

Exploring Europe’s Summer Food Festivals

Hungry? Got the travel bug? Combine the two this summer and check out some of Europe’s hottest food festivals, from Bordeaux to Budapest and beyond. Here are some of our favorites. Amsterdam, the Netherlands If you missed the excitingly eclectic Rolling Kitchens festival that took place in Amsterdam in May,...

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Tastiest Food and Wine Pairings in the Lazio Region

Lazio is a region in Central Italy, and with 6 million inhabitants it is the second most populated region in Italy. Long before the birth of Rome, this territory was called Latium by its inhabitants: the Latins. Its name derives from Latin Latus, which means extended – it is a...

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The Wheelchair User’s Guide to Rome

Bumpy cobblestone streets, no shortage of hills (7 to be exact) and crowded attractions may make a visit to the Eternal City daunting for anyone with wheels. But with a little advance planning and a few of our tips, navigating Rome in a wheelchair just got a little bit easier....

Rome - Old Town

10 of Europe's Most Charming Old Towns

Modern day life in Europe is lived amidst architectural gems and historic monuments. Thankfully for visitors, these attractions are often confined to the Old Town districts of Europe’s major cities, making sightseeing easier (as long as you’re comfortable walking across cobblestones). Here are a few of our favorite Old Towns...

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The Language of Food: How to Dine (in Italian!) in Rome’s Restaurants

People from all over the world come to Italy to sit at Italian tables and to eat Italian food. Sauntering in to a local trattoria can be intimidating if you are traveling without a human version of Google Translate by your side. Here are my language and general etiquette tips...

Antonella Cook Dinner with Nonna

Cooking with Nonna: An Interview with Antonella

Not long ago, we interviewed our very own Italian grandmother and cooking legend, Bruna. This week, we interview our other Nonna, Antonella, who also teaches our four-hour authentic, Italian cooking classes in a real Roman apartment – Cook Dinner with Nonna. A born and bred Roman, Antonella has been married...

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Eternal Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere

Eternal Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere

Explore the historic Campo de' Fiori market, tasting unique dishes in the Jewish Ghetto and enjoying VIP access to top restaurants in Trastevere, including a Slow Food Presidium.

  • Mon-Sat
  • 4 Hours
  • Small Group
World's best-selling food tour
Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Enjoy Trastevere's hottest spots and best kept secrets like a true VIP

  • Daily
  • 4 Hours
  • Small Group
Old school Roman
Taste of Testaccio: Special 15 Year Anniversary Edition

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