Share a taste of local life in Rome's non-touristy Testaccio neighborhood, and visit the famous Testaccio market.
Ages
4+
Duration
3.5 hours
Departs
Daily 10:30 am, 11:15 am
Highlights
Explore Rome’s famous Testaccio neighborhood, a bustling hub of food, flavors, and culture.
Master the art of making bruschetta and create your own with fresh tomatoes from local vendors at Testaccio market in Rome 🍅
Try the iconic trapizzino 🥪 of your choice.
Visit Testaccio market highlights and get mesmerized by its incredible tapestry of historical surprises
Step into history at a 105-year-old gelateria, and learn the difference between the real gelato and the fake stuff.
Tour Description
Discover Testaccio, Rome’s hidden treasure, with the city’s first food tour, delighting food lovers since 2011. Venture off the beaten path into the vibrant Testaccio Market Rome, and stroll through the quaint streets that surround it. Experience a journey through all the flavors of Rome, capturing the genuine and authentic character of one of the city’s most charming undiscovered neighborhoods.
Wonderful Rome food tour in the authentic Testaccio market Rome area of the city. Our guide Gianluca was enthusiastic and informative, bringing this neighborhood and the historic Rome Testaccio market to life! An amazing Rome food experience away from tourist traps.
Jeff | Tripadvisor
Please note: Itinerary & tastings subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings or local holidays.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation.Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Rome locals.
Rome’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Rome through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Rome!
"Wonderful Rome food tour in the authentic Testaccio market Rome area of the city. Our guide Gianluca was enthusiastic and informative, bringing this neighborhood and the historic Rome Testaccio market to life! An amazing Rome food experience away from tourist traps.
" — Jeff | Tripadvisor
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Piazza Testaccio, 39
Roma 00153
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
From the first moment we met Luka - his energy, humor, deep knowledge - we were hooked and captivated for the next 3 hours. Best money spent in Rome. You are not just on a drinks/small plates tour - you are immersed with the genesis of all the cocktails and small plates..AND the history of monuments, landmarks and neighborhoods. You are on a journey with that fun friend..and better for it after saying goodnight. You may be tired; you may think you have tried enough dishes in Rome..but this is a guaranteed unforgettable evening. Unequivocally recommend. Grazie mille, Luka!
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Aaron Ariem
11/20/2025
A very interesting and enjoyable tour guided by the very entertaining and amusing Luca (Murphy.) A very nice combination of good food, good wine and Roman history with a nicely sized group of eleven.people sampling food at seven varied stops. My wife and I had a wonderful evening and can highly recommend this tour.
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Roberto Cassini
11/18/2025
What a fantastic evening we had to end our trip to Rome. Going to lovely quaint family run restaurants trying a variety of different foods and wines. Our host Martina was just fabulous great local knowledge and a great personality ( Lish says enjoy New York) from the first circle of truth to the last. Meet some lovely people as well. Throughly recommend
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Chris Edwards
11/16/2025
We took the Eternal Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere tour with a wonderful guide, Riccardo. He explained the history of each district and the food we tasted along the way. The food and drink was plentiful and the stops were well-spaced between walks so we were never too full. We had taken this tour during our last visit to Rome and Riccardo kindly called ahead to the restaurants so our menu was different this time. This is a great way to get a deeper dive into a city beyond the major tourist attractions. Do not eat before these tours!!!
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John Harris
11/14/2025
What an amazing experience! Food Tour with Fabio was incredible. Loved the story about every single place we were taken to! Such a lovely city! Definitely I would recommend Eating Europe Food Tours Rome to friends and family! 🫶
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Luis Olivares
11/07/2025
One of the highlights to our trip to Rome, we have been on a few tours in Rome and we're a bit nervous for this but our host Dalia made the entire tour amazing and we had some fantastic guests with us.
For the food, it was a great selection of foods that we really enjoyed. As vegetarians we were catered for well, especially the final few stops. I would massively recommend choosing this tour and if you're lucky enough to have Dalia host you, you'll have an amazing time!
We travelled Trastevere and sampled the vest foods from the best locations and along the way learnt some fantastic history.
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Mitchell Smith
10/30/2025
Jasmine was brilliant. We had a brilliant time and learnt so much! Making the pasta was so fun, but eating it was the highlight. Jasmine explained the flavours the sauces so well and took us on a lovely tour of the local norcineria for some tastings. The after-dinner gelato was also incredible. Highly highly reccomend. Thank you Jasmine.
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Freya v
10/29/2025
This is the second time we’ve taken the Twilight Trastevere Food Tour! We had such a great time the first time that we signed up again with two other couples this time! It was wonderful! Martina was our guide and she was delightful! She was so personable and she knew so much about the area, the food and the wine! She made the evening so much fun for everyone! There were six stops and the food was amazing! We met so many nice people on the tour and we did a lot of eating, drinking and laughing! I can’t say enough good things about the tour, the food and our guide, Martina!
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Joyce T
10/29/2025
This tour was fantastic! Our Tour guide, Riccardo, was incredible. Down to earth, and knows his history! He also gave us the history of the foods and culture. We took the 6 pm tour and it ended right around 10 pm. More than enough food and drink. Loved everything about it. Highly recommend this tour with Riccardo if possible!
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Chad Fortenberry
10/27/2025
We had a private walking tour of Trastevere with Giuseppe and it was AMAZING! We spent 4 fabulous hours walking, eating, drinking, and learning all about the lovely area of Trastevere. Every bite and every sip was better than the previous one. Peppe was funny, charismatic, and knowledgeable about all things Rome. Not only did we learn about the local food and restaurants, we also learned about Italian history and culture. No question was off limits. We would highly recommend a private tour because we got the VIP treatment from every restaurant and we had amazing conversations.
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Roselle Wolfe-Realtor
10/25/2025
We had such a wonderful time during our pasta-making class with Leo and Marielle in Trastevere! From the moment we arrived, Leo made us feel welcome and created a fun, relaxed atmosphere. His passion for Italian cuisine and culture really came through, and he was incredibly knowable and engaging throughout the experience.
The class was hands-on, informative, and—most importantly—delicious! We learned how to make pasta from scratch, enjoyed some amazing food, and got to connect with others in a beautiful Roman setting. It was truly a highlight of our trip to Rome.
Highly recommend this experience with Eating Europe, especially if you get Leo as your guide. Grazie mille, Leo!
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Jamie Evans
10/24/2025
Luca Murphy was absolutely incredible! He is so funny and blew me away with his knowledge about all the locations we visited. Each stop we made was a memorable experience - from the fried artichoke, to prosecco on a hilltop, to the best gelato I've ever had. Luca gave me a new perspective to a city that feels hard to navigate when you don't know where to look. I can't thank him enough!
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Diane Matos
10/24/2025
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Our team of Rome Food Tour Guides includes local experts that speak several different languages.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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