Category: Rome

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Spirito di Vino Review: Roman Flavor and Local Character

Spirito DiVino is a place I have known and returned to for many years. I have eaten here seven or eight times, and it is one of those restaurants in Rome that never loses its sense of purpose. It is family run, deeply rooted in Roman tradition, and built around...

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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....

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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...

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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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10 of Europe's Most Beautiful Cities

Even a list of Europe’s 100 “most beautiful cities” would be incomplete. From the beauty of the blurred countryside seen through a train window to a moment of stillness amidst cosmopolitan chaos, there are millions of places to witness Europe’s beauty. Here are just a few of our recommendations on...

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Why Taking a Food Tour is Always a Great Idea

Sometimes traveling to a new city can be quite challenging and planning your visit can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do and you often don’t know where to go first without getting lost or creating an efficient itinerary. At other times, you’re visiting a place you’ve been...

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Celebrating the Easter Holiday in Rome

It’s no surprise that Rome – the home of the Vatican, St. Francis, and Catholicism itself – is the place to be around Easter time. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting and experience Easter in Rome this year, here’s all the info you need. Sightseeing during Easter Note that...

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Where to Find Non-Touristy Restaurants in the Center of Rome

Though Rome is well known for its amazing food, not all restaurants in the city are created equal. Too many restaurants near the major and minor monuments serve low-quality food to unsuspecting tourists – too many for the abundance of good ingredients that are readily available. To my dismay, in...

Eating Europe Tours

History meets culinary
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 Rome Street Food Tour
  • Daily
  • 3.5 Hours
  • Small Group

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