Family Market Tour – Food, Art & Fun

Family Market Tour – Food, Art & Fun

A hands-on find & sketch experience with plenty of food for the family!
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Duration

3 hours

Departs

Mon to Sat 10am

This tour is no longer offered. Please visit the Rome page to check out our current tours in Rome!

This food and art experience is the perfect way for the whole family to have fun in Rome! Far away from the busy areas, you’ll be in a neighborhood popular with the Romans, exploring the local Testaccio food market. This hands-on experience will give you the chance to experience Rome through food and art, providing fun activities for the kids and parents. 

Come along on this 3-hour creative and gastronomic journey led by Lisa, an experienced children’s art teacher. You’ll join us for sketching workshops for the family to enjoy together while savoring multiple tastings of typical Roman food. Your family will hunt for the symbols and other things that represent Testaccio and draw them in your sketchbook we provide. You’ll see and sketch street art, historic buildings and fountains, local produce and more. There is artistic inspiration around every corner in Rome!

At the end of this journey the whole family will get to walk away with their own sketchbook, some traditional Roman recipes and of course, a full belly!

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24 hours in advance for a full refund

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DISCOVER

the best local food places in real neighbourhoods

LEARN

insider knowledge for exploring the city on your own

SHARE

the table, food and company of like-minded global travellers

CREATE

stories you will find yourself retelling over and over

Tour stops, tastings and numbers of tastings are likely to change slightly to reflect seasonal produce, vendor opening hours and availability.

Memorable

Memorable

Let's make one of your favourite Rome memories together

Flexible

Flexible

As long as you give us 48 hours notice, we can change or fully refund your booking

Valuable

Valuable

Your local guide will give you her/his tips and picks to the best spots in town

Accommodating

Accommodating

We are here for you from the moment you book, to provide you with local tips and help with any of your questions

The food tour takes place in the neighbourhood of Testaccio, a 10-minute walk from the Piramide Metro Station.

How to arrive

How you get there is up to you (transport to the meeting point is not included)

When you reserve your spot, we’ll give you the exact location of the meeting point

At the end of our tour, our guides can point you in the right direction or call a taxi for you (or give you a recommendation of what to see next nearby)

The Schedule

Departure

Departure

Exact meeting address and detailed directions are provided with your booking confirmation. The tour ends not far from the meeting point.

Cancellations

Cancellations

You can cancel at any time, up to two days (48 hours) before your scheduled tour and receive a full refund.

Schedule

Schedule

Our tours run Monday through Saturday. There are no tours on Sundays, Italian National Holidays and 2-3 weeks in August. Check our calendar for available dates.

Check Out TripAdvisor Reviews From Our Happy Guests

Christina (Tripadvisor Review)

Emma was our guide and she was so engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! This tour was one of our favorite and really gives an inside look into Rome’s authentic cuisine and neighborhood. We highly recommend this!

Christina (Tripadvisor Review)

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Meet Your Local Rome Tour Guides

Our team of Rome Food Tour Guides includes local experts that speak several different languages.

Valentina
Valentina
I was born and raised in Rome
My favorite thing to eat is bucatini all'a matriciana
When visiting Rome remember this - "cibi condimentum esse famem" or "hunger is the seasoning of food"
Gianluca (Luca)
Gianluca (Luca)
Living in Rome for over 10 years, born and raised in Puglia (Southern Italy)
My favorite thing to eat is fresh mozzarella di bufala
Take long walks to better enjoy the eternal city - it's a museum in the open!
Katherine
Katherine
Born in Santa Clara California but Rome became my adopted home!
An excellent extra virgin olive oil makes most things better!
I enjoy strolls in the parks. There are lots of lush, green spaces to enjoy from Parco degli Acquedotti, to Caffarella, Doria Pamphili, Appia Antica & more..
Rish
Rish
Born in Mumbai, living in Rome since childhood!
Pasta with truffles, coda alla vaccinara (Roman style oxtail), puntarelle (Italian chicory), and vino!
I love to wander around my city and be overawed by its incredible beauty!
Chiara
Chiara
Born and raised in Rome!
Favorite food is trippa alla Romana! (Roman-style tripe)
Don't be afraid to talk to the locals. Romans love giving advice, if you give them a chance
Domenico
Domenico
From the US, has called Rome home since 2000.
Favorite dish is Fusilli with Fiore di Zucca sauce (from Acquavella) because that is my family's specialty!
Don't miss the night life in a non-touristy neighborhood like San Lorenzo.
Luca
Luca
Born in Tuscany, a Roman by passion!
I can't resist a good Florentine steak.
I love reading a book in the magical non-catholic cemetery in Testaccio
Toni
Toni
Born in Melbourne but I have lived in Italy for 25 years!
I LOVE IT ALL! ❤️ pasta, roman style pizza, all the desserts & pastries, gelato, wine, cheese.
Walk everywhere & admire the street scenes of everyday life. Don't miss the ''Aperitivo hour'' for a good Negroni! 😬
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