Rome Food Tours

Which Rome food tour is best for you

Where	Duration	Menu	Signature appeal	Nearby landmarks	Easily accessible from	Book now
Trastevere & Campo de’ Fiori	3-4 hours	Trapizzino, pasta, wine, gelato	Preppy and bohemian lanes + Rome’s oldest market	Piazza Navona, Pantheon	Centro Storico, Navona, Monti	Rome: Trastevere Food Tour
Trionfale Market & Prati	4 hours	Pizzarium, pasta, Barolo wine, gelato	Vatican-side tour mixing market buzz with elegant eateries	The Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica	Vatican/Prati hotels	Prati & Trionfale Food Walk
Testaccio	3-4 hours	Pasta, trapizzino, cheeses, wine	Gritty, soulful district where humble cuts shaped classics	Aventine Hill, Pyramid of Cestius	Aventine, Piramide, Trastevere	Testaccio Food and Market Tour
Jewish Ghetto	4 hours	Fried artichokes, porchetta, gelato	2,000 years of Jewish–Roman tradition in a historic quarter	Tiber Island	Centro Storico, Trastevere	Rome Food Tour: 3 Districts

Frequently asked questions about Rome food tours

What types of food tours are available?

From morning market tours to wine-focused evening walks, there’s a food tour for every schedule and taste. These tours usually cover everything from street-eats to fine-dining in select trattorias and restaurants.

Do the neighborhoods influence the food you’ll taste?

Absolutely! Each district has its own flavor identity: Trastevere is rustic and soulful, the Jewish Ghetto blends Roman and Jewish traditions, Prati offers elegant trattorias, and Testaccio brings the birthplace of cucina romana.

Will I try iconic Roman dishes like carbonara or cacio e pepe?

Yes! Alongside street bites like trapizzino and supplì, most tours include pasta tastings of classics such as carbonara, amatriciana, or cacio e pepe.

Is sightseeing part of the experience?

Yes! Between bites, you’ll pass iconic spots like Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori’s lively square, the Jewish Ghetto’s Portico d’Ottavia, Trastevere’s cobblestoned alleys, and even glimpses of St. Peter’s dome from Prati. Each neighborhood adds history and atmosphere to the flavors you’re tasting.

How much food should I expect?

Enough to count as a full meal (and more). With tastings of pizza, pasta, cheeses, cured meats, wine, and gelato, most guests leave comfortably full. No dinner plans needed afterward!

Are food tours suitable for people with allergies or dietary restrictions?

Most tours can accommodate some dietary needs if told in advance. All tours generally have vegetarian options (though vegan offerings may be limited). People with severe or life-threatening allergies are advised not to participate for safety reasons.

Are local drinks and regional sips included?

Yes, most tours include wine, prosecco, or beer pairings.

What time of day should I book my food tour?

Mornings are ideal for markets; evenings are perfect for full meals and wine.

Are food tours kid-friendly?

Yes! Especially those with pizza, pasta, and gelato stops.

Will I meet local chefs or food artisans?

Often, yes! Many tours include visits to family-run spots where you can chat with owners or chefs.

Stop by charming lanes of family-run eateries and sample local favorites in Rome's preppy neighborhood.

Everything you get: Stroll through Trastevere’s lantern-lit lanes, where Rome’s flavors meet its history. Taste trapizzino, artisan cheeses, handmade pasta, pizza, prosecco, fine wines, and gelato, as family-run shops and local trattorias serve stories alongside every bite.
Why choose this: Trastevere is the IT place for Roman street food. With multiple tastings, free-flowing drinks, and small-group comfort, you'll savor the city's boldest flavors while soaking in its history-filled streets.

Inclusions

Explore 4 beloved local eateries in 3 hours at Trastevere
Expert English-speaking guide
20+ tastings
Drinks

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Trapizzino (with fillings like Roman oxtail, burrata & artichokes, eggplant parmigiana, meatballs)
Delectable cheese like Gorgonzola, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano with truffle & aged balsamic
Savoury hams like Parma, San Daniele, salami
Handmade pasta
Wood-fired pizza
Artisanal gelato (e.g., ricotta with figs, salted caramel)
DOCG wine (served at multiple stops)
DOCG Chianti wine
Soft drinks

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets.
Bottled water, especially during warmer months.
Valid photo ID
A healthy appetite and high expectations for a variety of food and wine tastings!

What’s not allowed

Additional food and drinks
Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness, as some walking is involved.

Additional information

The tour operates in all weather conditions; most stops are indoors, but some walking outdoors is required.
Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals and no-shows are not eligible for refunds.
Dietary restrictions should be communicated upon booking for best accommodation; vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited.
The itinerary and tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability, local holidays, or venue closures.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a refund.
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Tips and gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Savor 2,000 years of history on a plate, where Roman boldness meets Jewish tradition in dishes you’ll only ever taste in the heart of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto.

Everything you get: Begin in Campo de’ Fiori, alive with market chatter, fresh mozzarella, and wine. In the Jewish Ghetto, centuries of endurance and culinary invention echo through fried artichokes and ricotta pie. Along the way, learn about popular landmarks like the Pantheon and Pompeo Magno Theater, and discover how Julius Caesar was murdered from a local English-speaking guide. Cross into Trastevere’s cobbled maze for porchetta, pasta, and prosecco, ending sweetly with gelato.
Why choose this: In Rome’s Ghetto, wander along cobbled alleys and ancient synagogues as they frame a cuisine of survival. The golden artichokes and ricotta sour-cherry pies are unmissable highlights of Rome (and Europe's) oldest Jewish community.
Options: Morning tours include Campo de’ Fiori market; evening tours feature a historic stop for a classic fried treat.

Inclusions

Taste 10+ dishes across 3 iconic Roman neighborhoods
Local English-speaking guide
Sightseeing of landmarks like the Pantheon and Pompeo Magno Theater

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Porchetta sandwich from a traditional norcineria
Jewish-style fried artichoke
Pasta amatriciana or another traditional Roman dish
Ricotta and sour cherry pie
Authentic Roman gelato
Mozzarella di bufala & caprese tomatoes
Prosecco, white wine & water

What to bring

An adventurous palate; whether morning or evening, you’ll be sampling bold Roman flavors.

Additional information

Vegetarian-friendly, though vegan, gluten-free, and kosher choices are limited.
Share dietary needs at booking.
Tastings vary seasonally, but every tour guarantees an authentic culinary experience.
Guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Suitable for adults and children over 4 years who enjoy tasting local specialties.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Taste Rome from market stalls to gourmet halls, all in the Vatican’s backyard.

Everything you get: Step beyond the tourist trail into Trionfale’s bustling market and Prati’s elegant streets. Over 4 hours, taste gourmet pizza and choose from 50+ toppings curated at the Bourdain-approved Pizzarium, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, Barolo wine with homemade pasta, and end with authentic gelato.
Why choose this: Enjoy the best of both worlds just steps away from the Vatican: Trionfale’s lively market buzz and Prati’s elegant eateries, away from crowded city hot spots.
Options: Choose a morning tour for a vibrant market experience or an evening tour for a taste of Rome’s nightlife.

Inclusions

Visit 5 local spots around Trionfale Market
Enjoy 20+ tastings
English-speaking expert guide
Morning food tour (as per option selected)
Cultural market experience
Evening food tour (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
A healthy appetite!

What’s not allowed

Large bags, food and beverages from outside, alcohol, and sharp objects.

Accessibility

The tour is wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible.
Surfaces and routes are suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Additional information

The tour takes place regardless of weather conditions.
This tour does not run on certain national holidays; please check the calendar for availability.
Group sizes are small and intimate for a personal experience, with a maximum of 15 travelers.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Visit the city's former slaughterhouse where humble cuts inspired the dishes that define Rome today.

Everything you get: With your local guide, tour Testaccio, Rome’s soulful working-class heart, where tradition is plated daily. From bruschetta fresh off the market stalls to handmade pasta, trapizzino, cheeses, pastries, wine, and gelato, every bite is a taste of the neighborhood’s enduring spirit.
Why choose this: From ancient port roots to today’s cool hub, Testaccio serves real Rome on a plate. Taste where offal-based classics and humble recipes were first created. On this tour, you'll get to a gritty, soulful district loved for affordable yet authentic osterias.
Options: If you want just the culinary history with tastings (but no local foodie to accompany you), take the audio-guided tour and stroll through Testaccio's landmarks as you listen in to how its food came to be. Sample pizza, pasta, gelato, and more.

Inclusions

Sample 15+ dishes across 8 different locations in 3.5 hours
Local English-speaking guide
Audio guide (as per option selected)
Visit to Rome's Pyramid from an exclusive location
Testaccio market visit
Water

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Pistachio pastry
Cured meats and cheeses
Supplì
Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella
Bruschetta
Trapizzino (stuffed pizza pocket)
Gelato
Coffee/cappuccino
Italian wine and beer

What to bring

A hearty appetite: you’ll be tasting Rome one plate at a time.
Pre-downloaded audio guide with your own headphones (if the audio guide option is availed)

What’s not allowed

Outside snacks or drinks

Accessibility

Involves walking through bustling streets and markets; some spots may not be fully wheelchair-friendly.

Additional information

Vegetarian options available, but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher choices are limited.
The itinerary/tastings may vary by season or local holidays.
Share dietary needs ahead to help guides plan.
For safety, guests with severe allergies can’t participate.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Stop by charming lanes of family-run eateries and sample local favorites in Rome's preppy neighborhood.

Everything you get: Stroll through Trastevere’s lantern-lit lanes, where Rome’s flavors meet its history. Taste trapizzino, artisan cheeses, handmade pasta, pizza, prosecco, fine wines, and gelato, as family-run shops and local trattorias serve stories alongside every bite.
Why choose this: Trastevere is the IT place for Roman street food. With multiple tastings, free-flowing drinks, and small-group comfort, you'll savor the city's boldest flavors while soaking in its history-filled streets.

Inclusions

Explore 4 beloved local eateries in 3 hours at Trastevere
Expert English-speaking guide
20+ tastings
Drinks

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Trapizzino (with fillings like Roman oxtail, burrata & artichokes, eggplant parmigiana, meatballs)
Delectable cheese like Gorgonzola, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano with truffle & aged balsamic
Savoury hams like Parma, San Daniele, salami
Handmade pasta
Wood-fired pizza
Artisanal gelato (e.g., ricotta with figs, salted caramel)
DOCG wine (served at multiple stops)
DOCG Chianti wine
Soft drinks

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets.
Bottled water, especially during warmer months.
Valid photo ID
A healthy appetite and high expectations for a variety of food and wine tastings!

What’s not allowed

Additional food and drinks
Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness, as some walking is involved.

Additional information

The tour operates in all weather conditions; most stops are indoors, but some walking outdoors is required.
Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals and no-shows are not eligible for refunds.
Dietary restrictions should be communicated upon booking for best accommodation; vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited.
The itinerary and tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability, local holidays, or venue closures.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a refund.
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Tips and gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Savor 2,000 years of history on a plate, where Roman boldness meets Jewish tradition in dishes you’ll only ever taste in the heart of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto.

Everything you get: Begin in Campo de’ Fiori, alive with market chatter, fresh mozzarella, and wine. In the Jewish Ghetto, centuries of endurance and culinary invention echo through fried artichokes and ricotta pie. Along the way, learn about popular landmarks like the Pantheon and Pompeo Magno Theater, and discover how Julius Caesar was murdered from a local English-speaking guide. Cross into Trastevere’s cobbled maze for porchetta, pasta, and prosecco, ending sweetly with gelato.
Why choose this: In Rome’s Ghetto, wander along cobbled alleys and ancient synagogues as they frame a cuisine of survival. The golden artichokes and ricotta sour-cherry pies are unmissable highlights of Rome (and Europe's) oldest Jewish community.
Options: Morning tours include Campo de’ Fiori market; evening tours feature a historic stop for a classic fried treat.

Inclusions

Taste 10+ dishes across 3 iconic Roman neighborhoods
Local English-speaking guide
Sightseeing of landmarks like the Pantheon and Pompeo Magno Theater

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Porchetta sandwich from a traditional norcineria
Jewish-style fried artichoke
Pasta amatriciana or another traditional Roman dish
Ricotta and sour cherry pie
Authentic Roman gelato
Mozzarella di bufala & caprese tomatoes
Prosecco, white wine & water

What to bring

An adventurous palate; whether morning or evening, you’ll be sampling bold Roman flavors.

Additional information

Vegetarian-friendly, though vegan, gluten-free, and kosher choices are limited.
Share dietary needs at booking.
Tastings vary seasonally, but every tour guarantees an authentic culinary experience.
Guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Suitable for adults and children over 4 years who enjoy tasting local specialties.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Taste Rome from market stalls to gourmet halls, all in the Vatican’s backyard.

Everything you get: Step beyond the tourist trail into Trionfale’s bustling market and Prati’s elegant streets. Over 4 hours, taste gourmet pizza and choose from 50+ toppings curated at the Bourdain-approved Pizzarium, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, Barolo wine with homemade pasta, and end with authentic gelato.
Why choose this: Enjoy the best of both worlds just steps away from the Vatican: Trionfale’s lively market buzz and Prati’s elegant eateries, away from crowded city hot spots.
Options: Choose a morning tour for a vibrant market experience or an evening tour for a taste of Rome’s nightlife.

Inclusions

Visit 5 local spots around Trionfale Market
Enjoy 20+ tastings
English-speaking expert guide
Morning food tour (as per option selected)
Cultural market experience
Evening food tour (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
A healthy appetite!

What’s not allowed

Large bags, food and beverages from outside, alcohol, and sharp objects.

Accessibility

The tour is wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible.
Surfaces and routes are suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Additional information

The tour takes place regardless of weather conditions.
This tour does not run on certain national holidays; please check the calendar for availability.
Group sizes are small and intimate for a personal experience, with a maximum of 15 travelers.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Visit the city's former slaughterhouse where humble cuts inspired the dishes that define Rome today.

Everything you get: With your local guide, tour Testaccio, Rome’s soulful working-class heart, where tradition is plated daily. From bruschetta fresh off the market stalls to handmade pasta, trapizzino, cheeses, pastries, wine, and gelato, every bite is a taste of the neighborhood’s enduring spirit.
Why choose this: From ancient port roots to today’s cool hub, Testaccio serves real Rome on a plate. Taste where offal-based classics and humble recipes were first created. On this tour, you'll get to a gritty, soulful district loved for affordable yet authentic osterias.
Options: If you want just the culinary history with tastings (but no local foodie to accompany you), take the audio-guided tour and stroll through Testaccio's landmarks as you listen in to how its food came to be. Sample pizza, pasta, gelato, and more.

Inclusions

Sample 15+ dishes across 8 different locations in 3.5 hours
Local English-speaking guide
Audio guide (as per option selected)
Visit to Rome's Pyramid from an exclusive location
Testaccio market visit
Water

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Pistachio pastry
Cured meats and cheeses
Supplì
Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella
Bruschetta
Trapizzino (stuffed pizza pocket)
Gelato
Coffee/cappuccino
Italian wine and beer

What to bring

A hearty appetite: you’ll be tasting Rome one plate at a time.
Pre-downloaded audio guide with your own headphones (if the audio guide option is availed)

What’s not allowed

Outside snacks or drinks

Accessibility

Involves walking through bustling streets and markets; some spots may not be fully wheelchair-friendly.

Additional information

Vegetarian options available, but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher choices are limited.
The itinerary/tastings may vary by season or local holidays.
Share dietary needs ahead to help guides plan.
For safety, guests with severe allergies can’t participate.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Why a food tour is a must-do in Rome

What to know before booking a Rome food tour

Which Rome food tour is best for you

Where you'll eat: Food hubs

🌃Trastevere

🥦Campo de’ Fiori

🕍Jewish Ghetto

🍕Trionfale

🍷Prati

What to eat in Rome

Cacio e pepe

Rome culinary culture

Best time to take a food tour

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