Taste of Testaccio: Food & Market Tour

Taste of Testaccio: Food & Market Tour

Rome's first food tour, enjoyed by thousands since 2011
Thousands of 5 star reviews
As Featured In Featured on National Geographic, DW, Lonely Planet, Fodors, Virgin

Share a taste of local life in Rome's non-touristy Testaccio neighborhood.

Ages

4+

Duration

4 hours

Departs

Daily Morning

Highlights

Explore Testaccio and its famous market, a bustling hub of food, flavors, and culture.

Master the art of making bruschetta and create your own with local fresh tomatoes 🍅

Visit Testaccio highlights and get mesmerized by its incredible tapestry of historical surprises

Eat Rome’s 3 best pasta dishes 🍝 at local favorite ‘Flavio al Velavevodetto’.

Step into history at a 105-year-old gelateria, and learn the difference between the real gelato and the fake one.

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, 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 Rome’s most charming undiscovered neighborhoods.

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!
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"Wonderful Rome food tour in a non-touristy area of the city. Our guide Gianluca was enthusiastic and informative who brought this neighborhood to life! An authentic Rome food experience. "
— Jeff | Tripadvisor
  • Adult (From 18) From €85

  • Adolescent (13-17 years) From €75

  • Child (4-12 years) From €58

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The Flavors You'll Taste


  • Pistachio pastry
  • Cured meats and cheeses
  • Supplì (fried, filled rice ball)
  • Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella
  • Bruschetta
  • Pizza bianca with porchetta
  • Amatriciana pasta (tomato & pancetta)
  • Cacio e pepe pasta (pecorino & pepper)
  • Gelato
  • Coffee/Cappuccino
  • Italian wine
  • Italian beer
  • Water

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!

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Why Eat with Us?

#1 food and drink experience in Rome - 13 years. 450,000 Clients. 25,000 Five-Star Reviews!

Every tour is meticulously curated to showcase the very best of Rome’s food scene.

Exclusive access to the most legit local spots, from the famous hole in the wall to the trendy new restaurants.

With us you are treated like family everywhere we go!

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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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