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Self-Guided Food Tour of Rome

This is a self-guided food tour of Rome. Pasta, pizza, gelato.... oh my! There's plenty to ingest in the Eternal City, and sometimes it's hard to decide where to spend each precious mealtime. 

Discover some of Rome's best eats, Rome's best gelato, and Rome's best wine. The walk itself takes a little over an hour—perfect time to walk off some of those carbs.

The longest leg of the tour takes you to the last stop, gelato.

If you find yourself too stuffed to go on, try checking out a food tour of Rome. Tour guides will offer you manageable plenty of good advice for where to eat after your tour.

Volpetti – Best Cheese in Rome

In Rome, Cheese is everywhere. You can't walk two feet without stumbling over some great pecorino, parmesan or burrata—soft mozzarella.

One of the best places in Rome to sample cheeses is Volpetti.

This salumeria has been open for over 40 years and has been run by the Volpetti family, starting with brothers Emilio and Claudio before being passed down to Alessandro.

You could lose hours in this shop, so ask the staff what's good that day. They also have a large selection of meats and balsamic vinegars—the perfect accompaniment to any Italian cheese.

Da Felice a Testaccio – Best Cacio e Pepe in Rome

One of Rome's most famous dishes, cacio e pepe, is also one of its most simple ones.

Simply translated into cheese and pepper, long strands of bucatini or spaghetti are doused in piles of shaved cheese and generously sprinkled with pepper.

Opened in 1936, Da Felice a Testaccio has an old-world feel. The floors are covered in black-and-white tiles, and the walls are made of exposed brick.

The restaurant has gotten some press over the past decade, so prices have increased due to popular demand. The quality and intimate space have mostly stayed the same.

Da Remo – Best Pizza in Rome

One of the must-eats in Rome includes pizza, which is good because there's plenty of it.

You'll find a large array of pizza in the city, from old-world style to grandma style to hyped-up fancy pies. Da Remo is one of the best old-world pizzerias in Rome.

The crust is thin and chewy with a little char around the edges. The dough is topped with a thin layer of sauce and rustic slices of mozzarella. You can get thin slices of salami on top or shaved mushrooms and sausage.

Head across the Tiber to the Trastevere, a trendy neighborhood that's famous for its restaurants, art, and fashion.

I Supplì - Best Suppli in Rome

When in Sicily, eat arancini; when in Rome, devour as many suppli as you can get your paws on. Suppli is the cousin to arancini, little balls of fried risotto and cheese.

Suppli gets its name because it’s a suped-up version of arancini. Just kidding. But no, really. They usually add yumminess like tomato sauce to these little fried treats. Gooey mozzarella oozes out of the center.

This place was opened by former stock brokers, who left their high-powered jobs in search of a more humble existence—and never looked back.

La Norcineria Lacozzilli – Best Porchetta in Rome

Three generations of Romans work side-by-side at this popular spot to grab a porchetta sandwich.

This crumbly, tender, juicy pork can be eaten atop a soft bun or devoured on a white pizza. If you're a purist, order a few slices to nosh on your way to your next slice of pizza.

Ai Marmi - Best Roman-Style Pizza in Rome

Okay, okay, so you can't just have one best pizza in Rome. Ai Marmi offers rustic pizzas with traditional ingredients.

Here, try the sausage and zucchini blossom pizza that will set you back a whopping €8. If you're feeling a need for a veggie, you can get a cheese pizza topped with greens here, too.

Eat out on the street, so you can people watch as you devour your second pizza of the day.

Cross back over the Tiber to the Jewish Quarter.

Giggetto al Portico D’Ottavia - Best Fried Artichoke in Rome

Italians are lauded for a variety of foods; pasta, seafood, and desserts especially to come to mind. Two foods the Romans know best are artichokes and fried foods. Why not have the best of both worlds?

The Jewish quarter churns out some of the best food in the city, and they've perfected the fried artichoke at Giggetto al Portico D'Ottavia.

Not a lot of travellers know the origins of their favorite Roman foods and that a lot of it comes from Jewish cuisine.

This Jewish eatery has been open since 1923 and is famous for more than its artichoke. Their carbonara (another Roman favorite!) is favored by both tourists and locals.

Yet it is the fried artichoke that shines here. Both smooth and crunchy at the same time, fried artichokes go great with a Peroni or glass of Pinot grigio.

ZUM Roma - Best Tiramisu in Rome

In Rome, do don't eat just one dessert. That's why we're encouraging you to eat a few on this tour. If you want to try some of Rome's best tiramisu (layered cream, Gentilini biscuits, and chocolate), head 10 minutes northwest.

Tiramisu comes in an array of flavors here, including berry, pistachio, and rum. The Gentilini biscuits are a little bit of a detour from the traditional lady fingers, but the results are magical.

Il Piccolo - Best Wine Bar in Rome

Four minutes north of ZUM is our first wine stop. It probably goes without saying that you can't take a trip to Rome without enjoying some wine.

This place makes our list because you can taste some really fantastic Italian wines here—and it has an old-world, of-the-beaten-path feel to it.

One lone café table sits outside if you're the people-watching type. Inside, the tasting room is covered in wine bottles and is dotted with a few simple wooden tables.

The wines by the glass menu is small, but you can buy any of the bottles on the wall to share with a friend (or keep all to yourself).

Canova Tadolini - Best Coffee in Rome

If you're in a carb coma by now, you can duck out. But if you've been saving room for (more) dessert, head north to the Spanish Steps. There's some great coffee and people watching up there.

Café Canova is the quintessential Italian café. Umbrellaed tables line the streets. The inside is a menagerie of statues, busts, and paintings. Gold velour couches offer the perfect place to visit with friends or nurse an espresso alone.

For Rome's best gelato, you'll need to head across the Tiber.

Gelateria dei Gracchi - Best Gelato in Rome

This intimate shop serves up some of Rome's best gelato. All flavors are made with fresh ingredients, which means there's plenty of seasonal flavors.

We recommend trying the ricotta and the pistachio. Even Anthony Bourdain found this place to be one of the best in Rome and featured it on his show, "The Layover".

Smooth and creamy, this gelato is so good, you'll want to order two: One for now and another for the road.

Tracking down some of the best food in Rome isn't easy. You can find even more good eats on a Rome food tour.

Most guides can give you the scoop on these stops and recommend a few of their own. Check out our favorite Rome food tours here.

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13 Best Food Tours of Rome: Taste Traditional Roman Food and Learn How to Cook It

A way to add more value to your Italy holiday is to book a city tour to delve deeper and gain a better knowledge of the places you are visiting. One of the main reasons travelers visit Italy is to enjoy its cuisine. With the best food tours of Rome, you will sample regional and Italian delicacies and learn how to make some of the most famous dishes.

Want to spend your day out wine tasting? Or learning how to make pizza? Booking a food and wine tour in Rome is a fantastic way to get to know the city’s flavors.

We found and reviewed some of the best food tours in Rome. Check them out and pick the one that will add value to your  outings in Rome .

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Top Rome Food Tours to Make Your Trip Delicious and Unforgettable

Rome testaccio: food & market tour with devour tours.

We love Testaccio. This working-class neighborhood is one of the best places to experience authentic local life and of course, try Roman dishes truly made according to tradition.

By booking Rome Testaccio Food & Market Tour , you will visit small businesses, family-run market stalls, cured meat and cheese delis, and, local trattorias for scrumptious, hearty meals, everything adaptable to your personal needs and diet, so whether you are dairy intolerant, pregnant or follow a pescatarian regime.

With your local expert, you will visit the most iconic places in the Testaccio neighborhood, you will learn the local history and where the traditional food comes from.

Enjoy plenty of tasting while discovering a fascinating side of Roman ancient and modern history as well as its society and culture. At the end of the tour, you will be pretty full but I’m sure you will have some space for a delicious artisan gelato.

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Rome Pizza-Making Class & Dinner in Trastevere

If you think you could never learn how to make pizza, think again. We recently joined an exciting pizza-making class in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood and went back home with the basics to make our own treat.

We kicked off our Trastevere cooking experience in the proper Italian way, with a prosecco-based aperitif. Soon after, our chef and mentor Roberto taught us all the secrets for a perfect dough, a perfect rising, and the right yeast depending on our needs and how much time we have.

After kneading, stretching, kneading, and stretching some more, we were ready to top our pizza with what we liked most, whether it was tomato and mozzarella cheese for a perfect Margherita, cold cuts such as prosciutto cotto ham or sausage, olives, mushrooms, or rocket salad with Parmigiano.

Apart from learning how to make a proper Italian pizza , this Rome cooking class was a great way to spend a fun evening in Trastevere, by enjoying our own homemade pizza and an artisan gelato as dessert.

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Taste Rome like a Local with Devour Tours

Delicious tour around the Jewish Ghetto, the historic center, and Trastevere with Devour Tours. We tried plenty of local specialties from Jewish-style artichokes to Roman supplì to deep-fried codfish.

Drinks were also on the house and during our lovely stroll, we enjoyed local craft beer and a peaceful Campari and nibble-based aperitif on a private rooftop in Trastevere, far from the street noise and traffic.

So far, this has been one of our favorite food tours of Rome and you can read all about our experience here .

Taste of Testaccio Food Tour in Rome

One of the best food tours in Rome is Taste of Testaccio by Eating Europe . Testaccio is a fantastic neighborhood. Close to Ostiense , it’s one of my favorites. Here is where the oldest form of Roman cucina povera , poor cuisine, was born. These are some of the neighborhoods I cover in my Rome itineraries for foodies .

In this Testaccio food tour, which we also reviewed in more detail, you will be offered plenty of mouthwatering samples from Roman and Italian traditions and also visit some offbeat attractions.

Make room for some food before starting the walk, you will want to tuck into the delicacies of the local eateries and gourmet stores.

Twilight Trastevere Food Tour of Rome

If your first thought upon landing was about wine tasting in Rome, this Twilight Trastevere Food Tour might well be your perfect itinerary. This is another itinerary organized by Eating Europe and one of the most popular.

This Trastevere food tour takes you around one of Rome’s most famous and touristy neighborhoods.

If it’s your first time in Rome, it’s likely that you want to visit Trastevere . And there is nothing better than having a local guide you and reveal to you the best places to eat and drink.

Lively during the day, Trastevere is best known for being a night hangout place. A favorite neighborhood by Romans and tourists alike, it’s particularly busy in the evening and on weekends.

This evening food tour in Rome will show you the best this former working-class, now gentrified district has lined up for you.

In 4 hours, this walking food tour of Rome will give you chance to sample some of the Italian classic eats like pizza, pasta, cold cuts and cheese, as well as visit a deli that is a perfect Roman street food place . You will also have the opportunity to go wine tasting in Rome by visiting a local cellar.

You will love this culinary adventure of gourmet food, traditional eats and great wine. As a bonus, this Rome food tour in Trastevere includes also gelato and pastries!

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Pasta-Making Class in Rome: Cook, Dine & Drink Wine With a Local Chef

So you like pasta. It’s that one dish that saves you when you don’t know what to bring to the table. Your family loves it too. It’s probably one of the reasons that made you book that trip to Italy. What if you can make your own pasta?

This is what this Devour Tours Rome food tour is all about. In less than 4 hours, you will learn how to make your own pasta to surprise your friends and family back home.

We took this Rome pasta-making class in Trastevere and felt we really learned to make our own egg-based fettuccine and amatriciana sauce according to tradition.

One of the favorite cooking tours in Italy, this pasta-making class in Rome takes place on a rooftop in the city center. A glass of prosecco wine will kick off your culinary adventure.

You will learn how to make two types of pasta, spaghetti amatriciana and ravioli dumplings, from scratch. The teacher, a local chef, will enrich the class with useful tips to make perfect pasta and match it with the perfect sauce.

When your dinner is ready, you will enjoy it with the chef and your group, pairing it with a bottle of good wine. This is one of the best food tours in Rome to discover local flavors and learn to make them.

READ MORE: If you want to try excellent traditional dishes in Rome, read about our experience at Felice a Testaccio .

Pizza-Making, Trattoria Tasting and Gelato Rome Food Tour

So you like pizza . It’s always a favorite dish when you go out with friends. What if you can learn how to make your own pizza? This Rome food tour will do this and more.

This gastronomy walk in Rome starts in the Jewish Ghetto, a famous neighborhood food-wise. Many famous traditional restaurants are here and often listed in many top-tens.

One of the top Rome food tours, you will go on a journey to delve deep into the Italian tradition. You will visit gourmet deli shops, local trattorias, butchers, and bakeries. You will meet the people working there and also sample some of their products and appetizers. The right wine and beer will be paired with local foods.

After the initial introduction, you will learn how to make pizza in a local pizzeria and will taste your own creation just coming out of the oven.

Your evening food tour in Rome will end with a great gelato and a night stroll where your guide will give you tips on where to eat in Rome.

Make sure you read our guide to the best cooking classes in Rome .

Trastevere Rome: Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Devour Tours

Spend an evening exploring Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood and discover some pretty exciting places to try Italian drinks from an enoteca for the best wines to a local bar to a traditional osteria to delve into Roman gastronomy.

Make sure you arrive hungry because you will sample plenty of regional cured meats and cheese, hearty pasta dishes, Italian wines, and join a favorite aperitif. Learn the best places to eat in Trastevere and also some typical Italian dining customs.

Evening Wine And Food Tour of Rome with Eating Europe

This food and wine tour in Rome is organized by Eating Europe. In three hours, you will enjoy the stunning sights the city has to offer and go on a delicious food- and wine-tasting walk.

In this culinary Rome walking tour, you will get to know a wide range of Italian wines and foods from all the regions. Your guide will be a local sommelier who will also reveal the best ways of pairing the perfect wine with different dishes and flavors.

This is a great Rome eating tour to taste Italian specialties and learn some pairing techniques to show off with your friends back home. One of the favorite Rome food tours, you will try some of the best cheeses and cold cuts and enjoy a stroll around the Eternal City with your group while having a great gelato.

Secret Food Tours Rome 3-Hour Guided Walk With Tastings

Whether this is your first or fifth trip, you will love this “secret” food tour of Rome. Why? Because you will go wine and food tasting in some of the most offbeat places mainly known (and recommended) by locals.

This Rome food walking tour will take you to some of the most famous landmarks and introduce you to some of the best eateries and coffee shops.

You will start your day with a perfect espresso or cappuccino and carry on with a cultural stroll interrupted only by some pizza tasting.

Some of the places you’ll visit are Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Quarter and Trastevere. Along the way, your guide will tell you about the history and culture of the city. And obviously, you will have plenty of sampling. You will sample famous pasta dishes that include carbonara, Italian cold cuts and cheeses to round off your journey with a delicious artisan gelato.

Rome Private Food Tour With 10 Tastings

In this 3-hour Roman private food tour, you will be offered no less than 10 tastings. From fresh fruit to chocolate, you will cover much of the Roman and Italian flavors.

Your expert local guide will take you to markets and coffee shops to try an authentic Italian espresso and tuck into local delicacies such as artisan chocolate and cheese. One of the top food tours of Rome, here you will also have the chance to get familiar with Roman street food sampling supplì rice balls and pizza bianca , white pizza, by the slice.

In this gourmet food tour of Rome, you will also try the Sicilian cannoli pastries at one of Rome’s best pastry shops. Some of the places that will be a backdrop of your culinary adventure in central Rome are Campo de’ Fiori with its old food market and the Jewish Ghetto, famous for its food and for influencing Roman cuisine.

Wine And Cheese Tasting in Rome Food Tour

This is a shorter and cheaper food tour in Rome. It lasts a little more than an hour and is perfect if you don’t have much time but still want to discover the local flavors.

Sample local cheese and learn to pair the perfect wine with your food. Experience a proper wine tasting in Rome and understand how to tell apart different colors and smells.

This culinary adventure takes place in a typical wine bar, “Enoteca”, set in a historical building. The shelves filled with the best Italian wines will be the frame of an exquisite journey.

The owners will reveal to you the secrets for enjoying the wines at their best offering a selection of carefully-chosen appetizers including Italian cheese and cold cuts.

Espresso and Gelato Tasting Tour of Rome

Italian coffee is hardly confused with any other. And the typical creamy and velvety espresso you can have in Rome is hard to forget. This unconventional espresso and gelato tasting tour in Rome will take you on a culinary adventure perfect for dessert lovers.

This 2.5-hour Rome food tour takes place in the morning to let you experience a proper Italian breakfast based on coffee and croissants ( cornetti ). You will visit the shop where coffee is roasted, brewed and prepared, and you will learn how to order one the Italian way.

Coffee is not the only treat on this tour. After breakfast, you will go on a gelato tasting (not to be confused with ice cream) and your guide will also take you to sample a local tiramisu. Your stops will be some of the most renowned places in Rome for pastries and coffees such as Sant’Eustachio and Pompi.

This is one of the food tours in Rome to take if you have a sweet tooth and want to know more about local desserts.

Why Take One of The Best Food Tours in Rome

There are many reasons why you should book a food tour in Rome. First of all, it’s a great way to improve your knowledge of local gastronomy. This is always important when you visit a foreign country as culinary traditions reveal a lot of local history and society.

Another reason is that Rome walking food tours are led by local experts. This, apart from being a guarantee to sample the best food and wine, also means that you will get plenty of tips on where to eat for the rest of your trip.

Going on a gastronomy journey in Rome to discover the local food is a great experience for solo travelers as well as families with children. You will love every bit of it and you will hardly need more food for the day!

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The Most Epic and TASTY Food Tours in Rome | 2024 Guide

Ah, Rome, the most charming and ancient city in Italy with history on almost every crack and pavement. Its astounding heritage and food scene is what keeps people coming back for more.

We know the food can be amazing, but Roman delicacy is more than just pizza and pasta – its a rabbit hole of top-tier eats. It can be frustrating finding the great food in Rome minus the crowds and overpriced spots. Fret not, we have compiled the ultimate guide of the best food tours in Rome, home to all the goodness the Roman food scene has to offer.

Brace yourselves for lots of bread, fun, spice, and everything nice!

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Food in Rome – Why is it Special?

Rome foodie neighbourhood breakdown, best food tours in rome, final thoughts.

There is a lot to love about Rome , especially the various clusters of amazing food neighborhoods. Its deep cultural history plays a huge part in making the Roman food scene what it is today. There is a strong community that values its own authentic taste, and seeks to preserve it whilst allowing some lee-way for innovations that are edge-cutting. 

Italian dishes have impacted the world, from pizzas to gelatos, and pasta. The price ranges vary from affordable to chic, but the quality is guaranteed at every scale – amazing, considering Rome can be quite expensive . The Romans take pride in their culinary scene, and offer to teach tourists via a host of classes and workshops. Rome’s food has evolved through centuries and periods of social, cultural, and political changes.

Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide

• > Where: Piazza del Biscione
• > Includes: Samples of typical Roman dishes
• > Duration: 2.5 hours
• > Price: $49.07

Trastevere Food Tour

• > Where: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
• > Includes: 8+ generous tastings of local Roman specialties
• > Duration: 2hours
• > Price: $47 per person

Outdoor Rome Pasta & Pizza Cooking Class

• > Where: Laurentina Metro Stop · Roma
• > Includes: Food, Drinks and 2 ways Transportation from/to Laurentina Metro Stop
• > Duration: 4 hours
• > Price: $46 per person

There is no end to good food that you can uncover when on the hunt for food in Rome. In fact, there are a few noteworthy neighbourhoods famous for their culinary culture and food scene – a food haven if you must. 

Let’s start with the Jewish Ghetto . The food and restaurateurs were built around the deep history of the area. From ancient Jewish-Roman dishes to Roman-style pizzas and all things cinnamon, there is a lot to explore and eat.

If you ever find yourself in the area, try the Carciofi Alla Giudia (a deep-fried artichoke dish).

Note that most restaurants in the area are closed for Shabbat (every Friday evening and Saturday). 

For a similar Roman charm outside of the busy streets and crowded places of Rome, Trastevere is the compelling alternative with both a traditional and innovative food arena. Packed with Italian seafood restaurants, the local businesses pride themselves in serving only the freshest products. 

If you want to find yourself in the original foodie neighborhood of Rome, known to the locals as the “heart of Rome”, make your way to Testaccio . At this food mecca, at almost every corner you can bump into fresh markets, family-owned eateries, and authentic restaurants. Its significance came to be from its past trading history on the banks of the Tiber River, where exchanges of wine, olive oils, grains, sweetbreads, and many more goods were traded. 

Now that we’ve got you riled up with all the possible culinary adventures available, let’s dive right into the action of some really exciting food tours in Rome that will leave you full .

• Where: Piazza del Biscione
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Includes: Samples of dishes, beer and wine, guided tour
• Price: $49.07

If you’re looking to see some sights, get some insider stories and feast on authentic Roman delicacies, this is the tour for you. Starting at Piazza del Biscione, you will sample typical Italian cured meats, enjoy some local wine, and try a well-known 19th-century rice delicacy in Italy, known as Suppli. 

This would not be a Rome food tour without a taste of a classic Roman pizza! You will also try-out fried vegetables unique to Rome, and end on a sweet note with various flavors of artisanal gelato. Stop by the Jewish Ghetto and marvel at ancient Roman structures. 

It is the ideal all-inclusive tour that allows you to sample a variety of street foods while taking in the impressive scenery of historic Rome. It is a treat for first-time visitors looking to immerse in the food scene, and turn a page or two on Rome’s history.

Outdoor Rome Pasta & Pizza Cooking Class

• Where: Laurentina Metro Stop · Roma
• Duration: 4 hours
• Includes: Food, drinks and 2 way transport from/to Laurentina Metro Stop
• Price: $46 per person

Where better to master the art of making pasta and pizza than with licensed Italian chef in Rome? That’s right, you can take a class with an expert chef to learn the ropes of pulling, and making your own Italian dishes from scratch. With small groups assigned to each chef, you’ll be in great hands. 

Learn the secrets of making fresh pasta, one of the most important elements of Roma cuisine, and two savory sauces to go with it. You can also tackle pizza making with traditional wood-burning ovens.

This one-of-a-kind outdoor cooking class takes place in the ancient archaeological area of the Ancient Appia. It is the perfect vacation activity for family and friends! Try something new and take home so new found skills – or not.

Get in quick for one of the most highly booked Rome foodie tours!

Tuscany Taster Tour : Day Trip from Rome with Lunch & Wine

• Where: Piazza del Popolo
• Duration: 13 hours (half-day tour)
• Includes: Round-trip transport, guided tour of Montepulciano, 3-course gourmet lunch and wine tasting
• Price: $150.72 per person

This food tour is a great alternative if you’re looking to get away from the busy crowds in Rome and take in the scenic countryside. This half-day adventure includes a visit to the world-famous Tuscany region, and a fabulous three-course gourmet meal in style. 

Bask in the Tuscan sun, visit quaint little wine towns for tastings, and explore a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage site – the Pienza – where you will be able to shop for a variety of specialties, from pecorino cheese to balsamic vinegar, and lots of Italian bread. 

With friendly tour guides, travel and sightseeing all taken care of, you can immerse in the rich history of Tuscany, leaving with unforgettable memories. Landscapes, flavors, culture – all accompanied by a lot of affection and care shoots this food tour in Rome to the top of our list. 

• Where: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
• Duration: 2hours
• Includes: 8+ generous tastings of local specialties
• Price: $47 per person

If you’re looking to get an introduction to Trastevere gems and its buzzing food scene, hop on this tour!

Stopping by great spots around the city, you can grab some mouth-watering good eats that will leave your taste buds tingling. Be prepared to dive into this real Roman experience, away from the crowds and tourist traps, visiting lots of hidden corners and local favorites.  

Marvel at the winding cobbled streets, pretty piazzas, and ivy-draped palazzos of the ever adorable Trastevere. This tour entails a visit to the local market, tastings of incredible cheese platters, shopping at Trastevere’s delis, sampling Rome’s best gelatos, and ending up at an award-winning bakery. 

Sounds like an epic foodie afternoon to us!

This is a highly recommended food tour in Rome to add to your itinerary . Make sure to wear your walking shoes!

Homemade Gelato Lovers Workshop

• Where: Gelateria Verde Pistacchio
• Duration: 1 hour
• Includes: Various tastings

Ice-cream lovers rejoice! Buckle up and be enchanted by the intense and full-bodied flavor of a real homemade Italian gelato. With this workshop, you will get a front-row seat to the behind scenes of gelato making, and can even have a hand at making your very own.

Guided by a professional chef, you can learn the culinary culture and history of gelato, watch a demonstration, learn how to use an ice-cream machine, and experiment with flavors of your choice. 

One of the most flavorful food tours in Rome, the workshop takes place in a gelato galleria situated right in the middle of Rome. It is a great activity to squeeze in after a day full of adventure in the city. It’s a child’s dream!

In fact, we received an insider tip that you should definitely try the stracciatella with cherry and crocante, thank us later . All-in-all, this is a unique experience not to be missed. 

Foodie Cycling Tour with Local Chef

• Where: Roma Bike Team
• Duration: 4.5 hours
• Includes: Food, drinks, and bicycles
• Price: $56 per person

Spend your day cycling through the streets of Rome as you enjoy the real taste of Italian food through the eyes of a local Italian chef.

From authentic cappuccinos to traditional Roman pizza, lots of wine, limoncello, and, of course, dessert, this is one hell of an experience that promises everything you might expect of food tours in Rome! There is even the option of a private garden dining experience with your host.

Learn secret carbonara recipes, passed down through generations, and enjoy a generous lunch talking over wine. 

With the amount of food you will be savoring, this friendly cycling tour will help you get a good workout in too. Bring an appetite because this trip will leave you unbuckling your pants with the number of delicious eats!

What do you think of our guide of best food tours in Rome ? Is your mouth watering?

We would describe Roman cuisine as fresh, seasonal, and inexpensive. Its world-class dishes make everyone feel right at home. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and be sure to pay a visit to the local osterias (local drinking taverns). 

It is this epicenter of wine varieties and food that make Rome, unquestionably, one of the greatest food cities in the world. 

There is an abundance of ways to take in the charm of Rome at your own pace, and these food tours are a great introduction to the food scene that will leave you drooling. What are you waiting for? Map out the perfect day of eating, drinking, and wandering through this food capital of the world.  

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Rome in a Day: Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rome

Rome is a city with thousands of years of history, all layered together and visible in its stunning monuments, buildings and neighborhoods. The historic center in particular is full of things to do and see, and luckily they’re all within walking distance of one another. And even if you’ve only got one free day to explore the Italian capital, we’ve got you covered. This self-guided walking tour of Rome will help you hit all the main monuments and areas in just a few hours.

Of course, we think this city merits at least a few days of exploring. But in case you’re short on time, we’ve rounded up the top spots you simply can’t miss.

On this self-guided walking tour of Rome, we’re taking you from the Colosseum to the Vatican, with many stops in between. But feel free to spend as much time as you’d like at each place, and adapt it to fit with any other tours you might have scheduled.

8 Essential Stops on a Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rome

Colosseum and roman forum.

Let’s start our day with one of Rome’s oldest monuments, the Colosseum . Even if you don’t have time to go inside, the park around the monument gives you a good look at the exterior. If you walk down the road a bit, you’ll be able to look down into the Roman Forum at the ruins as well. 

Piazza Venezia

Your next stop is the central hub of Rome, Piazza Venezia, where you’ll find the Vittorio Emanuele II monument—or as the Romans affectionately call it, “the wedding cake.” This multi-level, white marble monument was built to commemorate the unification of Italy under the reign of its first king, Vittorio Emanuele II.

Trevi Fountain

Not far from Piazza Venezia is one of the most popular sites in Rome, the Fontana di Trevi . Wandering along a small side street, you’ll hear the fountain before you see it. This stunning masterpiece is a must-see for any first-time visitors to Rome. Due to the popular tradition of throwing coins in the fountain, it earns about €3,000 a day to be given to the charity Caritas .

Insider’s tip: It’s best to visit as early (or late) as possible in the day to avoid the crowds. Think 5 or 6 a.m.!

Spanish Steps

From the Trevi Fountain, you’ll make your way to the Spanish Steps next (detour to Piazza Barberini if you’d like to see another of Bernini’s fountains along the way, the Fontana del Tritone ). Because recent restrictions prohibit any sitting or eating on the steps themselves, hold off until our next stop. In the meantime, you can take photos, grab a drink at the rooftop terrace above the steps, or do some shopping at the designer stores in the square. 

This iconic building is next on your self-guided walking tour of Rome. You may know that the Roman Pantheon is famous for being the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. But did you know that the building burned down twice?? Or that painter Raphael’s fiancée is buried here? Before gazing up at that awe-inspiring ceiling, make sure to brush up on some little-known facts about the Pantheon !

And of course, we have plenty of recommendations for where to eat near the Pantheon. After you’ve admired the only source of light, a 7.8-meter oculus in the center of the dome, head outside to enjoy a refreshing gelato. 

Insider’s tip: If you visit on a rainy day, you can see the raindrops falling inside the Pantheon.

Piazza Navona

A short walk from the Pantheon will bring you to Piazza Navona . Just like the Circus Maximus, this square was originally used for chariot racing and other events in Ancient Roman times, before being built over in later eras. In the center is yet another of Bernini’s fountains, the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi , which has inspired people with its beauty for centuries.

Remember, it’s best to skip dining at any restaurants in this area (most of which will be overpriced). But if you do want to sit and enjoy the view, grab a cappuccino or glass of wine at one of the many bars nearby. 

St. Peter’s and the Vatican

Depending on what time of year you’re visiting, the Vatican can easily take up an entire morning or afternoon. Be prepared for long lines (even if you buy a ticket ahead of time). You’ll want to dedicate at least a couple of hours if you do decide to venture into the Vatican Museums or the basilica. From the outside, however, you can see the entire square of St. Peter’s and enjoy the exterior architecture and sculptures.

After a long day spent exploring the center of Rome and its historic treasures, heading to the Trastevere neighborhood for dinner, a drink and maybe a gelato is the perfect way to end the evening. Join us on our Trastevere at Sunset: Rome Food & Wine Tour  or continue the DIY spirit of the day and choose from among Trastevere’s best restaurants .

Either way, you’ll end your tour of Rome in one of its most beautiful areas, where you’ll get to see a different side of this vibrant city.

Update notice: This article was updated on June 19, 2023.

Ready to explore the path once trodden by emperors, popes, and other fascinating figures? Join us for a guided tour of two of the most majestic attractions in Rome on our Castel Sant’Angelo to Pantheon Tour !

And, if you offer a coin to the Trevi Fountain, you’ll be more likely to return to Rome. I left in 92, didn’t do the coin thing as I’d hoped to be back in 2 weeks (half my vacation), I never returned. When you’ve spent a few days in Rome, you’ll understand. A word to the wise.

Very wise words, Mary!

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If you have done one, are they worth it? Furthermore, wondering if anyone has done their own food tour?

You could absolutely do your own tour; with some research and planning, you could do a theme such as best gelato, or pizza, or whatever. You could also read the itineraries of guided tours to see if you can follow their path - some will tell you names of restaurants, others won't.

Another DIY Food Tour to consider is a bakery tour, as you'll find great sweets, fabulous breads, great sandwiches and pizza for lunch, pizza, tortes, etc.

You can certainly do it on your own but you, obviously, won't be given the samples of various food items in the shops, markets, etc that you usually get on a food tour

The guide came into the small shop (the tour group stayed outside of it the entire time) was given two small plates of cubed cheeses (which the guide had to come back in and ask what the cheeses were) to take out to a group of about 15 people - They were still standing outside of it over 10 minutes later the I left - not sure why -

I've never been on a food tour but if I were to go on one, I would want one that was limited to a small group and one where you did go inside of the places and have various things explained vs. a guide going in and coming out with food samples and a long rap -

I think there is a big difference in quality of such tours so if you choose to go, I'd suggest reading reviews very carefully for details.

Most times when I am buying cheeses and meats (salami, mortadella, etc) I will be offered a small sample but it's not something I expect, ask for or count on but it just will usually happen.

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🍕The 7 Best Rome Food Tours [2024 Reviews]

It’s no wonder why the Eternal City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. I mean, Rome has one of the richest histories of any city, with mouthwatering dishes, breathtaking architecture, amazing museums, and so much more.

Today, we are going to focus on the aspect that I perhaps enjoy the most of all of them: the food!

I’ve carefully curated a selection of the 7 top Rome food tours out there today, that will have you savoring traditional Roman classics through vibrant markets, hidden trattorias, and everything in between.

I know your stomach is growling, so let’s get started!

Have a look at our reviews of Colosseum Tours , Vatican Tours and Tuscany Day Trips .

Best Food Tours in Rome

Quick answer: the 7 best rated rome food tours for 2024.

• Rome Food Tour – Unlimited Food & Free-Flowing Fine Wine (Barolo)
• Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour with Eating Europe
• The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Rome: 6 or 10 Tastings
• Small-Group Rome Food Tour: Trastevere Campo Fiori Jewish Ghetto
• Food & Wine Tour by the Vatican City
• The Roman Food Tour including Visit to the Trionfale food market
• Rome Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Best Rome Food Tour Reviews

1. rome food tour – unlimited food & free-flowing fine wine (barolo).

• Duration:  4 hours
• Departure: Via Cipro, 4 L, 00136 Roma RM
• Departure Time: Between 3:30 to 7:30 PM
• Includes:  Bottle of water, Food tasting, Tour escort/host, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Lunch

Imagine walking through the streets of Rome with a local expert, enjoying unlimited food and wine. It sounds like a dream, but with this first tour it will be made reality for you!

The Rome Food Tour – Unlimited Food & Free-Flowing Fine Wine (Barolo)  will leave you skipping the tourist traps and take you right into the heart of the best local eats and hidden gems that Rome has to offer!

Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time in the city, I feel like you’d be missing out by not taking this experience! I’d been to Rome before this, but after taking this tour I realized just how much I’d been missing out on  real  Italian cuisine!

I was going to all the “best-rated” Italian places in the area, but they were all the typical touristy spots that charge you an arm and a leg for dishes that taste pretty similar to what I could get at the Olive Garden.

With this guided food tour, we met up with our guide near the Cipra metro station where we were able to explore the area and sample over 20 different foods!

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At La Nicchia Cafe, we were able to try the Mozzarella di Bufala campana, tons of tasty prosecco, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic, and so much more!

My personal favorite was the Ricotta with white truffle-infused honey which was creamy, sweet, and savory.

Bonci Pizzarium is owned by the “Michelangelo of Pizza”, and was recommended by countless food icons, including the legendary Anthony Bourdain!

With nearly 100 different combinations, you’ll get to try pizzas you haven’t even thought of before! La Tradizione is the place to go for cheeses and cured meats paired with amazing fine wines, and Il Segreto near the Vatican provides on-point, al dente pasta with even more wine!

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100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience, other experiences you may enjoy:, 2. rome twilight trastevere food tour with eating europe.

• Departure: Piazza S. Bartolomeo All’Isola, 22, 00186 Roma RM
• Departure Time: 4:00 PM
• Includes:  13 samples at 7 different tasting locations, Wine, beer and water, Local English-speaking guide, Rome – A food lover’s guide

This next tour is actually the first tour of Trastevere, and with their expertise and vast knowledge, it’s obvious they have over a decade of experience under their belt.

The Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour with Eating Europe  is more focused on quality over quantity, so you won’t get to try as many different types of foods.

However, the ones you  do  try are made to be savored and not rushed, and are well worth the time spent enjoying and learning about.

Trastevere is a lively neighborhood known for its nightlife, beautiful architecture, and is also one of the best “foodie” neighborhoods in Rome. However, with this tour you’ll be receiving VIP access to some of the area’s trendiest, most well-reputed food institutions.

Start off the tour by meeting up with your guide and learn some insider tips into the best types of dishes found in this area and what to look out for.

We met up at the Isola Tiberina, where we walked together with our guide and the rest of our group across the Ponte Cestio, crossing the river to Trastevere.

The first stop of the day was at Via dei Vascellari, where we kicked things off with a toast with DOC prosecco and plenty of traditional Roman dishes at Da Enzo al 29. It’s been serving Romans for nearly 100 years and is by far the most well-known trattoria in the entire city.

I loved trying delicious homemade cookies at the famous Via della Luce, followed by the amazing roast pork and beer at the Via Natale del Grande.

The supplí was phenomenal, along with the various pasta dishes and gelato after exploring the area. We even learned how gourmet gelato came to Roma, and the differences between “real” and “fake” gelato!

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3. the award-winning private food tour of rome: 6 or 10 tastings.

• Duration:  3 hours
• Departure:  Hotel pickup and drop-off available
• Departure Time: Between 12:00 to 7:00 PM
• Includes:  Private Personalized Tour, local guide, 6 or 10 food & drinks tastings of high-quality local products – depends on option booked, vegetarian alternatives available, only you and your guide, carbon neutral tour organized by a B-Corp certified company

I find that this tour works well for anyone, no matter your age, background, or knowledge of Roman dishes. The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Rome: 6 or 10 Tastings  is perfect for first-time visitors who are not only interested in the food scene, but Rome’s history.

If you’d like to learn about local culture more in-depth than what most Rome tours offer, you’re in the right place. I really like the fact that even though it isn’t a particularly lengthy tour, they even come and pick you up from your hotel.

This is a huge weight off my shoulders, especially when I’m traveling in a foreign country and don’t know how to get around very well, yet. This casual strolling tour perfectly showed off authentic Roman culture, providing me with a perspective I hadn’t seen of this city before.

I’ve always felt like food is a very personal thing, so it made sense to take a private culinary tour with a local foodie who took us to various stops to sample dishes.

We met our guide at Campo de’ Fiori where we started things off with a quick tour of the square, which was exemplary of Rome’s outdoor market traditions.

We then headed to Ponte Sisto, which crosses over the river Tiber and offers beautiful views of the city on the way to Trastevere.

Once in Trastevere – one of the biggest foodie neighborhoods in Rome – we went through and tried some classics like buffalo mozzarella and gelato. After that, we checked out Palazzo Farnese, where we learned about and tried various dishes and drinks.

After all that, we all laughed and chatted while making our way to the Chiesa di Santa Margherita Catholic church, admiring the beautiful 12th-century mosaics and opulent interior.

4. Small-Group Rome Food Tour: Trastevere Campo Fiori Jewish Ghetto

• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Departure: Via Dei Baullari, 106, 00186 Roma RM
• Departure Time: 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM
• Includes:  Morning & Evening: 15 samples in 5 locations with with pasta & local fried (VIP restaurant entrance), 3 quality wine tastings at different spots, English-speaking local guide, best restaurants guidebook & cookbook for free, Campo de Fiori Market tour in morning departure

How does a small-group setting while venturing through the best architecture, food, and culture Rome has to offer sound?

You’ll get to experience all that and more with the Small-Group Rome Food Tour: Trastevere Campo Fiori Jewish Ghetto ! I find this tour to be the perfect date-night activity and a great alternative to going out to a nice restaurant!

The tour clocks in at around 4 hours, but I appreciate that they offer both morning and afternoon tour start times to make it easier to fit into busy schedules. Regardless of the start time you choose, though, I highly recommend arriving very hungry as you’ll be trying a lot!

However, I’d even be willing to recommend this selection if you or someone else in your party is a big history buff, as our guide covered a lot.

We started things off in Piazza Farnese, where we met with our guide and headed towards the first stop in Campo de’ Fiori which is known for its legendary outdoor food market.

This is the best place to get fresh vegetables, meats, and cheeses. We were able to purchase items (if we wanted), meet some vendors, try samples of various foods, and soak in the culture of doing “grocery shopping” here.

We then arrived in Trastevere, which is incredibly charming thanks to its cobblestone streets, beautiful homes, and some of the most delectable restaurants and cafes in the world.

Our guide led the way through some of the most well-kept secrets that I’d probably never have tried, otherwise.

Getting to see the Jewish Quarter was enriching, learning about the unique history of this neighborhood while trying delicacies like supplí, fried artichokes, codfish, and much more.

5. Food & Wine Tour by the Vatican City

• Departure: La Nicchia Cafe, Via Cipro, 4L, 00136 Roma RM
• Departure Time: Between 4:30 to 7:30 PM
• Includes:  Food tasting, Wine tasting, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

I’ll admit that food isn’t one of the first things that come to mind when I think of Vatican City. However, I was surprised that the surrounding neighborhoods of Prati and Trionfale are filled with amazing wine and cuisine selections.

The Food & Wine Tour by the Vatican City  is perfect for any age, background, and food preference – even offering substitutions for just about any allergies and food restrictions!

If you’re already planning on going to see the Vatican Museums, this culinary tour is a must-do! We started our tour by meeting our guide at La Nicchia Cafe, which is known for whipping up some of the finest Roman dishes and drinks!

We definitely started things off right, with a 30-year aged balsamic vinegar drizzled over Parmigiano Reggiano, along with truffles, buffalo mozzarella, and DOCG Frascati superior wine.

By this point, I trusted my guide to take me pretty much anywhere, displaying her vast knowledge on all things “Rome” and “Roman food”, along with being fun and very personable.

Our next stop was the Ristorante Pizzeria Falcone, where we were able to try typical Roman pizza (not shy of any kind of sauces, veggies, proteins, cheeses, etc.). I was very intrigued at just how different it was from Neopolitan pizza, but I was very much a fan!

After this, we went to Bonci Pizzarium, which is known as Rome’s #1 pizza and offers a massive selection of different types of – you guessed it: pizza.

Our last stop of the day was at the Hostaria Dino e Tony, where we reveled in handmade pasta dishes and tiramisu, washed down by some of the most delicious wine I’ve ever had the pleasure of trying.

Overall, this was an amazing tour right from the very beginning, with plenty of fun stories to keep us engaged throughout!

6. The Roman Food Tour including Visit to the Trionfale Food Market

• Departure:  Via Cipro, 4L, 00136 Roma RM, Italy
• Departure Time: 10:45 AM
• Includes:  Food tasting, wine tasting, tour escort/host

If I were just in Rome for 1 day and I wanted to try as many Roman dishes as possible, I’d probably take this next tour. The Roman Food Tour including Visit to the Trionfale Food Market is the perfect balance between entertainment, history, architecture, and of course, food.

We were able to try nearly 20 different types of dishes, and while that may sound like a ton of food, was digested quite easily thanks to us strolling around in between each stop!

Our tour started off in the morning, which was quite a bit different from any of the other food tours in Rome that I’d taken! This made it easier to schedule into a busy itinerary, as people seem to always have plans in the evening over morning.

It made sense then that after meeting our guide at Venue La Nicchia Cafe, we started things off by trying a typical Roman breakfast!

I briefly explained La Nicchia Cafe up above, but this is the place to go if you’re interested in tasting aged balsamic, truffles, Genovese pesto, buffalo mozzarella, and some of the finest wine.

After this, we strolled on over to the Bonci Pizzarium, which is listed at the number one pizzeria in Rome – which is really saying something if you know about Romans’ passion for pizza!

At Bonci Pizzarium, you’ll see and get to sample pizzas you literally won’t see anywhere else in the world! After this, head to the Mercato Trionfale and learn about this local market and how everything operates.

Al Giardino Del Gatto e La Volpe Srl is one of the most well-respected, family-owned restaurants known for homemade pasta with fine wine (and they definitely delivered!). To follow all those “salty” dishes up, what better way to celebrate a great day than with some artisanal gelato?!

7. Rome Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Departure: Piazza Navona, 14, 00186 Roma RM
• Departure Time: 10:30 or 11:30 AM
• Includes:  3 types of homemade pizza, fried risotto balls (supplí), Italian cheeses, cannoli, artisanal gelato, 2 types of Roman pastas, the Secret Dish, espresso/cappuccino, finest Italian wines, water, non-alcoholic drinks

Last but certainly not least, I bring you the shortest tour of its kind! The Rome Walking Food Tour with Secret Food Tours was simply a blast, and while it only lasts 2.4 hours, really packs a punch!

It’s a fantastic way to get to try true Roman fare while venturing through the city’s most unique districts, complete with breathtaking architecture, rich culture, and friendly locals.

While this tour doesn’t include a complimentary hotel pickup, our meetup point at Campo de’ Fiori next to Piazza Navona in Rome was very conveniently located. We then asked our guide some questions, got acquainted, and set off to the Jewish ghetto established in 1555.

Learning about the Roman/Jewish ghetto was quite striking, though it was surprisingly established in 555 in Rione Sant’Angelo.

We got to see so many unique and hidden places in Rome, thanks to our expert guide leading the way. She did so in a way that made me trust her, and her energy and passion for Rome were contagious and set a great mood for the entire group.

You can opt to take a small tour or a private tour, and with the private tour, you get a ton of input into your preferences and receive a more customized experience.

Our foodie guide led us through Trastevere, the Jewish Ghetto, and Campo de’ Fiori, which surprisingly all had very different vibes and food dishes. We tried fresh pizzas and pastas, cold meats, tons of cheese, and supplí which I can’t get enough of.

To follow it up, we had a little “dessert” of a tasty cappuccino and creamy gelato! If you want to learn more about Rome’s multilayered history, make sure to add this tour to your list!

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The Rome Food Tour - Unlimited Food & Free-Flowing Fine Wine (Barolo) is our Editors CHoice for the best Rome food tour.

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3 Do’s and Don’ts for the Best Food Tour in Rome

A food tour in Rome is the perfect way to find the best places to eat in Rome. You learn about the food, you’ll taste the best that Italy and Rome have to offer and you stuff your face with the most mouthwatering treats you’ll ever find. But by joining a food tour in Rome, you’ll run a serious risk.

The risk to eat too much. Or go into an instant food coma. Not the end of the world but you don’t want to be that person who can’t eat their gelato at the end of the tour because you’re too stuffed. So here are 3 things you should do on a Roman food tour and 3 things you shouldn’t do on a Rome food tour.

I was invited by the Roman Food Tour to join their tours and test them out. As always, all experiences and opinions are my own and I ate all the food myself 🙂

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Food tour in Rome

Before I start with the do’s and don’ts for a food tour in Rome, I break down a little bit what to expect when you book a Rome food tour.

There are many food tours out there, who serve the best food in Rome. I had the best experiences with the “ Roman Food Tour ”. They invited me to join their tour of the Prati neighborhood (near the Vatican) and the Trastevere area in Rome. Both tours offered us an abundance of food.

Halfway through the food tour, I could barely walk because I already ate way too much. I thought to myself: “This can’t be good. What did I do wrong? What should I have done instead? I want to make it to gelato in the end!”

Rome Food Tour

In Rome, there is an overkill of (bad) Italian restaurants. Most of them serve tourist menus and offer tourist prices and low service. To have the best foodie experience in Rome, you must find the best place to eat in Italy’s capital.

Luckily for you, you don’t have to spend hours and hours online, combing through the interwebs to find the best restaurant near Vatican City or the best pizza in Rome. Just join one of the amazing food tours from The Roman Food Tour! They have done all the hard work for you and offer the best in Rome.

The tour is led by locals who have selected the best places to eat in Rome. They take you with them, have a table ready for you and serve you the best food that Rome and Italy have to offer. So all you have to do is show up, eat, drink and be merry. Who doesn’t want that?

Things you shouldn’t do on a Rome food tour

So, you’re going to Rome and you’d like to join a food tour. But you want to make it to the end of the tour and leave enough room for the gelato at the end? Here are some things you shouldn’t do on a food tour:

Don’t starve yourself on the day of the food tour

The Prati Food tour started at sunset and promised us a lot of food. And they were not wrong. I thought it was a smart idea not to eat too much during the day. I was busy exploring the ancient Roman harbor town of Ostia Antica and ‘forgot’ to eat. and leave some room for all the foods on the tour.

Logic thinking, right?

Don’t starve yourself all day before the food tour. Have a light lunch around 1-ish and maybe a gelato at 3 or 4. This way, you’re not absolutely famished before the tour even starts!

When you’re hungry, you’re tempted to start eating as soon as someone puts food in front of you. During the food tour, you’ll visit various places in Rome that each has their own specialty. So always remember: There is more to come!

Don’t drink too much during the tour

I know I know; we all need to drink at least 2 liters of (non-alcoholic) fluids a day. But where there is water, there cannot be food. Drinking water is a great diet trick to feel full because it actually works. But in case of the food tour, you don’t want to fill yourself up with plain water when there is plenty of delicious wines and food to savor.

On the Trastevere food tour, we tasted some amazing wines. The Italians have a ranking system of normal table wine, IGT wine and the prime wines of DOC and even DOCG . These letters all stand for the standard of checks and controls the wine farmers have to go through. That way, they ensure an excellent quality of wine for you to drink.

During the tour, we tasted 2 DOCG wines which are at the very top of the scale. You don’t want to fill up with water if you can have food and wine instead!

Don’t stuff your face with too much pizza

Mmmhhh pizza! Pizza is never a bad thing. Pizza is good. On the food tour in Rome, you must have pizza! Pizza is your lifeline when exploring Rome. It is your go-to snack when you’re hungry. It is your main food when you travel on a budget and pizza can be of Michelin star quality.

On the food tour in Prati, we visited the famous Bonci pizza place. This shack in the wall had a line with people waiting for halfway around the block. It was featured on CNN traveler and Anthony Bourdain made a big feature about it on one of his shows. They offer the most insane combinations of pizza toppings for you to taste.

Bonci Pizza Rome

During the tour, we visited Bonci pizza. Raluca, our tour guide, ordered 6 or 7 different pizza slices (in Italy they are rectangular) and they were cut up into little pieces. We had a tasting feast of epic proportions. The pizza in our middle, we first took a piece of each flavor to taste.

Then I narrowed things down to my top 3 favorites and had another slice of those. But I changed my mind and made the other 3 my favorites and had to taste them again. Then there were only a few slices left, so I sacrificed myself to eat some more. And then some more.

Once all the pizza was devoured and the “mmmhhh” and the “OMG this is soooo delicious” cries had silenced, I realized this was only our 3 rd stop. We still had 2 more stops to go and I was already on the verge of exploding. I stuffed my face with delicious pizza and could hardly eat anything else. Whoops!

What you should do on a food tour in Rome

It is easy to say the things you shouldn’t do during your food tour, but what should you do? It is hard to say ‘NO’ to so many delicious foods so here are some tips to help with that.

Eat small bites at the food tour

Even if you’re hungry and the food is the best you’ve ever eaten in your whole life, make sure to eat small bites. Chew thoroughly to help digest. This was so hard! On the Trastevere food tour, the first stop was at Trapizzino’s. Here we had suppli’s and trapizzino’s.

Suppli in Rome

A suppli is a fried ball stuffed with risotto rice and cheese inside.

Did anyone say cheese?

When done right, these balls taste like heaven with a little devilish crust around it. One ball is quite big and because it is some sort of finger food, you’re easily tempted to put the whole suppli in your mouth and swallow it.

Don’t do that!

Take small bites and slowly savor the silky rice grains and crunchy exterior.

Trapizzino Trastevere

The signature food of the place called Trapizzino in the Trastevere area in Rome, this was another “stuff your face quickly” type of food. A trapizzino is a mixture of the triangular café’s sandwich (called a tramezzino) and a pizza.

Wait, what?!

Pizza in the shape of a triangular sandwich? Stuffed to the brim with yummy goodness? Oozing out at the edges?

You’re easily tempted to stuff the trapizzino in your face as quickly as possible (head tilted) but don’t do it. Try to take small bites. This way, you get more time to experience the different layers of this amazing snack food but also prevent getting too full, too quickly.

Listen to the explanation from your food guide

When the waiter puts a plate in front of you and pours your glass of wine, most people take some Instagram pictures, propose a toast and then dig in. Depending on how hungry I am, I might skip the first 2 and cut straight to the eating part.

There is no explanation and usually, you just take what appeals the most. On the food tour in Rome, we had a sit-down tasting experience. We sampled different kinds of regional cheeses and cured meats. Only a small slice of Italian heaven, each individual piece of cheese and ham came with a nice story about their origin and what flavors to expect. A great way to pace yourself!

Do listen to the explanations from your tour guide. They have a ton of information to share about the aging process, where the ingredients are sourced and the different quality controls. Listen while you taste. Have a sip of wine and pace yourself! This way, you’ll not fill up too quickly and you learn a lot!

My absolutely favorite taste during our Roman specialty tasting at the Prati food tour was the 3 milk’s cheese. A mixture of goat’s cheese, regular cow’s cheese, and sheep milk. The Robiola cheese is soft, smooth and does packs quite a (goaty) punch. If it wasn’t for our tour guide, I would have never realized where all those different flavors come from.

Wear comfortable (aka stretch) pants for your food tour in Rome

The ultimate tip to be comfortable during your food tour in Rome: wear stretch pants! I love stretch pants. They are comfortable, they come in fashionable designs and they stretch! It is like they were made to wear on a food tour!

After we had suppli’s, trapizzino’s, pizza, a whole range of cheeses and cured meats, it was time to sit down for a proper dinner on our Trastevere Food Tour. We started with an amazing risotto with buffalo mozzarella. It was so smooth and silky, but with little crunchy almond flakes on it, I almost licked the plate.

By now, my tummy was expanding beyond normal proportions and I was very happy to wear my stretch pants!

Gelato at the Rome Food Tour

A food tour in Rome is always a good idea. Whether it is in the Prati district to eat where the locals eat, or in the hip and vibrant Trastevere neighborhood. When you book a food tour in Rome you’ll be guaranteed food aplenty.

It is a given you’ll be stuffed at the end of the night. I hope with my do’s and don’ts you’ll be able to make it to the end and still have some room left for delicious gelato!

Would you choose tobacco flavored ice cream? Or would you go for a mixture of peaches in wine? Or the all-time favorite: vanilla? It doesn’t matter if you’re staying 2 days in Rome or a whole week, you always want to make sure to have a little room left for gelato!

Prati Food Tour Rome

I was lucky enough to do 2 food tours in Rome with the Roman Food Tour company. One, of the Prati district, near the Vatican. It is easily accessible by metro and it offers a real insight in where the local Romans go for pizza and dinner. It has some world-class restaurants that offer the best food.

Raluca guided us around this unknown area. We visited a deli shop, had a Roman delicacy tasting, got a taste of the finest of Italian food and stuffed our faces with pizza at Bonci. After that, we were treated to an amazing homemade pasta and finished the night with gelato.

I was sooo stuffed. I contemplated to skip gelato (but I didn’t, because hello?! GELATO!). The Prati Food Tour had me taste surprising combinations in cheese, wine, and pizza. I absolutely recommend to tour Prati and discover her food and see where the Roman’s eat. It doesn’t get more laid back and off the beaten path in the center of Rome than this!

Trastevere Food Tour Rome

Another option would be the Trastevere food tour. Trastevere is the hip and vibrant neighborhood of Rome. Buzzing 7 nights a week, it can be hard to find a table. Alina guided us through the Trastevere neighborhood, stopping at the best places for snacks and pizza. We first had amazing suppli’s and trapizzino’s. I found the combinations absolutely amazing and I wanted to come back and try them all!

After the first bites, we moved on to Pizzarium where we sampled some tasteful combinations of pizza. We then slowed down a bit, with a sit-down delicacy sampling with wine pairing. The combinations of chocolate and cheese were especially surprising.

After all this gourmet food, it was time for a little stroll around Trastevere. I loved how our guide was not only knowledgeable about food but also about the history of Trastevere. After we were able to walk off some of the food, we settled ourselves at an all-organic restaurant. The restaurant has a farm south of Rome where they grow and raise all their food themselves!

It was a great opportunity to drink more wine and chat with the other guests on the tour. I love how you make new friends on a food tour like this! At the end of the night, we stumbled into the cutest gelato shop that had some amazing combinations of ice cream.

Book the Best Food Tour in Rome

Are you hungry? I know I am (again)! If you want to have the best foodie experience in Rome, book a food tour! If you’re curious about the stops I talk about above or just want to have a fun-filled foodie night, then book your food tour with the Roman Food Tour. For prices, itineraries and availability, click one of the links below. I’m sure you will survive their food tours with my tips!

Prati Food Tour and  Trastevere Food Tour

Now you know what you should and shouldn’t do on a food tour in Rome, you’re good to go! Book your tour, taste the wine, savor the food and enjoy the company!

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Have you done a food tour in Rome? What is your favorite (weird) pizza topping combination? Which of the two tours would you like to take in Rome? Please share it with me in the comment section below.

Author: Naomi

Would you say one tour is better than the other as far as the choices/options offered for vegetarians? (not vegan)

Hi Yogi, Both have a whole range of food options and you can always indicate any food allergies or preferences. There is always an option to go vegetarian or even vegan. Enjoy!

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Are there any ways to take a food tour in Rome for a person with limited mobility. Maybe food tasting at a sit down restaurant. Let me know. Thanks

Hi Marilyn, I’m sure there are. I suggest you contact one of the companies I recommend and I’m sure they are more than happy to help you out and see what they can do for you. They could find a restaurant with plenty of space to move around and have all kinds of tasting for you. I guess the options are endless. Just reach out to them and tell them what you have in mind and you’ll have a delicious time!

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Top 3 Best Food Tours in Rome – Reviewed by Travelers

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With so many things to do in Rome , why not combine the necessity of eating with some sightseeing? Search no further than this list of delicious tours bursting with variety and try pizza and pasta from the source.

Check my top 3 picks for the best food tours in Rome in the table below and try legendary wines, visit a food market and nibble street foods the locals love, or take a private tour of the best monuments in Rome while you sample the city’s best dishes.

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1 – Rome Food & Wine Tour in Prati

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 1998 reviews )

“The people we met on the tour and our tour guide was wonderful! Lots of good food and drinks too! My wife and I enjoyed it a lot.” Michael, Viator

The Prati district rubs shoulders with the Vatican in west-central Rome. Despite its prime location, the area is relatively undiscovered by tourists. This tony neighborhood dotted with art deco gems also boasts some of the best eating in the city.

Get your fill of Italian staples like cured meats and cheeses, pizza, pastas, wines and deep fried street fare in this off-the-radar foodie destination on a Prati food and wine tour in Rome .

Summary of the activity:

• Sunset walking food tour in the Prati District
• Snack on cured meats, cheeses, truffles, pizza, and others
• Meet some of the artisanal food makers and get cooking tips from them

With a strong majority of five-star reviews, the Prati food tour leaves you with a belly full of things you might not try on your own. The affable and knowledgeable guides are often cited as the highlight of the tour.

Read more: Best wine tasting tours in Rome

2 – Testaccio Food & Market Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 1448 reviews )

“We did a dozen tours over the course of 3 weeks, and this one was one of the best by far.” Rebecca, Viator

If you want to eat like a Roman, a Taste of Testaccio food and market tour is an ideal choice. The Testaccio district doesn’t typically draw in tourists, and the lack of crowds may add spice to your adventure. You’ll be fully sated with a wide range of bites, from pastries to charcuterie to a sit-down pasta sampling.

• Start with a walking tour through Testaccio and visit the food market
• Sample baked treats, authentic buffalo mozzarella, artisan gelato, and others
• Visit some of Rome’s lesser-known sites

With over 1,000 five-star reviews, this tour is almost guarantees a good time. Small groups, dynamic guides and off-the-beaten-path locales favored by Romans will make this tour a memorable part of your visit to Rome.

3 – Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Rome

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 792 reviews )

“This was a wonderful tour! I had just arrived in Rome, and there’s no better way to get introduced than to experience the food!” sara, viator

It doesn’t get much better than a private tour in Rome . With just you, your guide and your chosen companions, embark on an adventure of eating that can be customized to your needs and interests. These flexible tours provide either six or ten tastings as well as stops at the city’s top landmarks.

• Enjoy a private tour of the Campo de’ Fiori area and the old Jewish Quarter
• Sample buffalo mozzarella, authentic Italian gelato, and other dishes
• The tour also includes drink tastings

There are a multitude of reasons to book this versatile private tour. You’ll have the pleasure of a private excursion and the chance to personalize the tour to fit your needs and tastes. Your guide will help you fall in love with the city and its tantalizing cuisine.

4 – Trastevere Food Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 4.8/5 ( 1999 reviews )

“Guide was friendly and genuine; the food was delicious! Excellent value and a great evening.” daniel, CIVITATIS

Rome’s Trastevere district is so picturesque that it beggars belief. The winding, cobbled lanes and weathered walls strung with vines and drying laundry look so quintessentially Roman that it seems like a movie set. This very real corner of the ancient city is a social hub for natives, and its food scene can’t be beaten.

This highly economical tour gives you a lovely introduction to Roman cuisine with a focus on street food . Find out where to nab the city’s best fried morsels , wood-fired pizza and finest meats and cheeses .

The stars of this tour are the guides and the location. We praise the guides for their personalities, information and tips they share with travelers. The Trastevere neighborhood lures many tour participants back for meals later on during their stay in Rome.

5 – Small-Group Food Tour: Trastevere, Campo Fiori, Jewish Ghetto

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 2103 reviews )

“Our guide was super knowledgable about the history, culture, and food scene of all the places we visited. The tour was fascinating, and we tasted some great food.” Nancy, Viator

A tour that includes three of Rome’s finest culinary districts in one outing is a perfect way to start your stay in the city.

Get to know the Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto early, and you’ll be filled with ideas of where to dine during the rest of your time in Rome.

Nearly 2,000 rave reviews touting the food, guides and sites make Trastevere, Campo de’ Fiori and Jewish Ghetto food tours a no-brainer. You’ll combine prime sightseeing with the classic recipes of the Italian capital.

6 – E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

Rating: ⭐️ 4.9/5 ( 872 reviews )

“We loved our tour, our guide had so much knowledge and delivered it in an upbeat and fun way that really made our night.” Warwick, get your guide

While this tour is more sightseeing than tasting, the novelty of exploring Rome on an e-bike after sunset is pretty tempting.

Bike tours in Rome whisk you through the winding streets more quickly and easily than you would on foot or even by tour bus. Kick off a night tour with wine and charcuterie before pedaling off to Rome’s landmarks.

Comfortable bikes, engaging guides, the fascinating route and safety while biking at night are all reasons we endorse this tour. You may even be pleasantly surprised by the amount of food served!

Read more: our list of the best bike tours in Rome is your passport to an unforgettable adventure in this iconic city.

7 – Street Food Tour with Local Guide

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 1557 reviews )

“Our guide was surprisingly knowledgeable as he brought us a taste of “Roma” street food. Great personality and extremely friendly.” Samuel, Viator

The Rome street food tour introduces you to some of the city’s best bites as well as a healthy serving of history.

Whet your appetite with snacks ranging from pizza to “suppli” and other fried delights like artichokes and cod. Morning tours on days other than Sunday allow you to try fresh ingredients at the Campo de’ Fiori’s farmers market .

Rome street food tours merit exemplary reviews for the guides, tastings and sightseeing. The outing will provide you with an exceptional orientation to the city and its cuisine.

8 – Food Tour and Wine Tasting in a Traditional Trattoria

Rating: ⭐️ 4.7/5 ( 910 reviews )

“The tour was fantastic. The guide was informative, enthusiastic and took us on an interesting food journey through Rome.” lara, get your guide

Combine a half-day tour of Rome’s highlights accompanied by famed Italian dishes. Build up and appetite for a three-course trattoria meal paired with DOCG wines as you stroll Rome’s most notable areas.

Stroll through Campo de’ Fiori and Trastevere for tantalizing street foods and gelato before and after dinner at a high-end restaurant . Wine tours in Rome are a wonderful way to pass a few hours, but adding a special dinner to a wine tasting is even better.

You’ll savor the most authentic tastes of the city as well as fact-filled visits to top historic sites on this tour. The guides and quality of food win our five-star rating.

9 – Food Tour in Trastevere with Free-Flowing Wine

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 1395 reviews )

“A memorable evening – we had a great time, the overall experience was very enjoyable the food, wine and gelato all delicious.” Nicole, Viator

The fairytale streets of Trastevere are rightfully one of the top tourist attractions in Rome . With that comes considerable crowds.

Joining a guided food tour in Trastevere is a chance to avoid the masses and unearth only to the prime eateries in the area.

The Roman food tour in Trastevere is chock full of variety, all accompanied by abundant Italian wine .

This tour may just provide you with the best food you have in Rome! Friendly and informative guides plus a well-curated list of tasting venues will leave you sated, happy and full of new knowledge.

10 – Walking Food Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 736 reviews )

“We enjoyed this tour! The food was plentiful! We especially loved the pizza, suppli, and pasta!” Gillian, Viator

As if Italian food wasn’t delectable enough, a walking tour in Rome filled with classic dishes plus a secret food adds a dash of mystery to your eating.

You’ll intersperse nibbles with views of the Palazzo Farnese , the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi , the Portico of Octavia and the spot where Julius Caesar was assassinated. The secret food won’t be revealed until you begin your tour!

The quality of the guides and foods are motivation enough to book this tour. Add on small group sizes and picturesque locales packed with noteworthy sites and you have a winning tour.

11 – Roman Food Tour with Trionfale Food Market Visit

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 371 reviews )

“We loved all the different foods and learning the history and importance of the food. The wine pairings were excellent.” Marianne, Viator

The Roman food tour including a visit to the Trionfale Market seems to have everything you’d want in a tasting tour.

Variety abounds at some of the most renowned venues in Rome. Rate 30-year balsamic vinegars , choose a cannolo with a unique topping and sink your teeth into fresh buffalo mozzarella on this generous tour.

Taste of Trionfale food tours regularly earn five-star reviews. You’ll rave about the guides as well as the quality and quantity of food. You’ll have the chance to try and see a wealth of things you might not encounter on your own.

12 – Jewish Ghetto and Navona Food Wine and Sightseeing Tour of Rome

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 348 reviews )

“This was one of the best food tours I’ve ever done! Food was delicious and the guide was really nice.” Jennifer, Viator

Jewish Ghetto and Navona food and wine tours mix bucket-list-worthy locales with enough varied foods to fill your belly. These tours feature special details that you might not encounter on other tours.

Sip espresso at a cafe that roasts their own beans mixed with water from an ancient aqueduct. Sit down at a trattoria located within Roman ruins. Marvel at antiquities like the Theater of Marcellus and the Temple of Appolo. The icing on the cake is the charming bohemian atmosphere of the Jewish Ghetto and Navona .

With an abundance of food and drink plus the leadership of an engaging guide, these tours are likely to be a highlight of your visit to Rome. It is one of the more budget-friendly options that provides you the equivalent of a full meal.

13 – Wine & Food Paring Dinner with Sommelier near the Pantheon

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 266 reviews )

“Location, food, wine and host were fabulous! This was one of our best nights in Rome.” Jenna, viator

If you’ve never experienced dishes paired with wines by a sommelier , you’re in for a treat. It’s remarkable how much the mix of flavors can enhance a meal.

On a Rome wine and food pairing dinner with a sommelier, a sating meal comes with a side of history. Classic Italian specialties are made more tasty with views of the Pantheon and archeological findings in the restaurant’s wine cellar .

This multi-course meal with wine pairing consistently receives five-star reviews. The addition of background information about the food and drink will bring you another level of appreciation to the dishes.

14 – Hidden Rome Food Tour in Trastevere with Dinner and Wine

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 487 reviews )

“This is our 2nd time taking this tour and it was even better the 2nd time!” diana, Viator

No one who’s been to Trastevere would think of it as a hidden pocket in Rome. Nonetheless, this popular neighborhood manages to keep some secrets to itself.

A hidden Rome food tour in Trastevere leads you on a hunt for unforgettable Roman specialties before a sumptuous meal at a top-quality trattoria .

Hidden Rome Food Tours are crowd-pleasers and for good reason. The pace is manageable for slower walkers. Guides enhance the tastings with plenty of history and cultural tidbits.

15 – Appian Way E-bike Tour with Catacombs, Aqueducts & Food

Rating: ⭐️ 4.9/5 ( 280 reviews )

“Fabulous way to explore the Appian way. Kids absolutely loved it!” david, get your guide

Escape the congested city streets for a bit of peace on an Appian Way e-bike tour with Catacombs , aqueducts and food. With a nice combo of leg and electric power, you’ll wheel out of Rome along the Appian Way .

This centuries-old road that connects Italy’s capital to Brinisi on the southeastern coast is one of the world’s most celebrated pathways. You’ll pedal south out of Rome to a trio of parks along the Appian Way. Here you’ll glimpse aqueducts that have held strong for centuries, tour catacombs and picnic on fresh farmers market fare.

The Appian Way e-bike tour consistently pleases participants. You can expect a peaceful getaway from the busy city in surroundings not often visited by tourists.

16 – Twilight Trastevere Food Tour with Eating Europe

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 2043 reviews )

“Our tour guide was wonder with a very friendly and approachable demeanor. We were able to experience Rome that would have otherwise been missed. Another great Viator experience.” richard, viator

Rome after dark seems to change personality. The highly kinetic city mellows as the sun sets. Its charms are enhanced by illuminated monuments and Romans slowing down for food and drink at the end of the day.

Rome twilight Trastevere food tours with Eating Europe welcome you into the enchanting scene. This tour grants you entry to two of Rome’s most desirable restaurants , Da Enzo and Rione 13 . Descend into a 2,000-year-old wine cellar, try Julius Caesar’s favorite dish and let the best gelato in Trastevere melt in your mouth.

Twilight food tours in Trastevere win our five-star review for top-notch guides, dishes and Rome’s magical transformation after sunset.

17 – Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour

Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 ( 262 reviews )

“Loved the history along the way. Food was delicious.” steven, Viator

Spending half a day taking in Rome’s main attractions while sampling foods is a practical and tasty way to tour. Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Campo de’ Fiori Market food and wine tours deliver on Rome’s must-see destinations along with satisfying snacks.

The guide’s personality, comfort of the group size and quantity of food garner the highest marks for this tour. Our other kudos go to the information the guide shares about the areas’ history and the chance to sit down at a restaurant.

18 – Campo de’ Fiori & Ghetto Street Food Tour with Tastings

Rating: ⭐️ 4.9/5 ( 238 reviews )

“This was incredible. A must-see/taste for first timers in Rome.” will, get your guide

Get to know the one of the most colorful corners of the Italian capital on a street food tour through the Campo de’ Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto . These two neighborhoods house some of Rome’s unmissable destinations like Pompey’s Theater , the Turtle Fountain and the Largo di Torre Argentina .

Rome Campo de’ Fiori and Jewish Ghetto tours are a must for food lovers. You’ll get familiar with two of the city’s culinary hotspots as well as introduce your taste buds to a cornucopia of new flavors.

How to book food tours in Rome?

Booking a food tour in Rome is easy. The hard part is settling on only one. Factors that can help you narrow down your search are the length of the tour, its focus, price and if a tour will meet any special needs you have. Use our search engine to review which tours are available, read reviews, compare prices, and book your ideal food tour.

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On our Secret Food Tour: Rome Historic center, you'll enjoy a variety of local Italian dishes in this world-famous city.

Eat freshly prepared pizzas, homemade pastas and Supplí (risotto balls), the finest cheeses and wines, and drink the best coffee in town. To top it off you will finish with a great artisanal gelato and plus there is our Secret Dish. This tour takes you into the heart of Rome, by historical monuments, in picturesque markets, inside beautiful restaurants and secret places off the tourist trail.

Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Add Upgraded Drinks Package is available.

• You'll visit one of the oldest cafés in Rome, for an Italian cappuccino or espresso.
• You'll try three kinds of the best and freshest pizza by the slice and supplí.
• We'll continue our tour at the oldest market in town, to sample Pecorino Romano cheese.
• For your next bite, you'll enjoy an authentic cannoli.
• We'll visit a gourmet shop for ham, salami, and cheese, paired with the best Italian wine.
• Next, we'll go to a traditional Roman restaurant for two Roman pastas.
• We'll finish the tour with an artisanal gelato.
• As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish.
• Prosecco DOC or Spritz
• Italian Lager Beer
• Italian Organic Wines

* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

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• Three different types of homemade Pizza
• Supplí: fried risotto balls
• Italian cheeses paired with Italian wines
• Two Roman pastas
• Cannoli (Italian pastry)
• Artisanal gelato
• Our delicious Secret Dish
• Espresso or Cappuccino
• The finest Italian wines
• Non-alcoholic options

Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

We chose the historical centre of Rome because it has the most to offer in terms of culture, history and of course wonderful food. This is where most of the fascinating Roman ruins are found, many of them well over 2000 years old, and the food is just delicious if you know where to go. Plus, given its very central location, we can show you more than one area, including the famous Piazza Navona, Campo dei Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto.

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We chose the historical centre of Rome because it has the most to offer in terms of culture, history and of course wonderful food. This is where most of the fascinating Roman ruins are found, many of them well over 2000 years old, and the food is just delicious if you know where to go.

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That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

The morning tour includes a visit to the local Campo dei Fiori market, and the evening tour focus more on a relaxed visit of Rome by night. Apart from this, it is the same as the morning tour.

The foods and stops may have some variations during the different seasons, but do not worry, no matter the season, you will always end the tour happy and full. If you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you 3 drinks.

You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

Please note that we are not able to offer any gluten-free or vegan option yet. Please inform us in advance of any other food allergies or special dietary requirements in order to give us time to adapt the menu and make you enjoy the tour! If you have any doubt or concerns, feel free to email us at [email protected] before booking.

Children are more than welcome to our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under, but their presence MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING OF THE TOUR at [email protected] ! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.

This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like!

We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us, you will not need to go to any restaurant after the food tour!

Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.

To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1 hour walking but it is not too difficult. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

We take 12 people max. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.

You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and he will do his best to make you happy.

Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Rome. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/

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Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Discover trastevere, rome’s most vibrant and creative neighbourhood..

Daily Morning / Afternoon / Evening

Trastevere is Rome’s answer to Paris’s Left Bank – a buzzing neighborhood filled with exciting nightlife, local favourite restaurants and tasting rooms, and the city’s most authentic street food. Skip the waits and immerse yourself in this enchanting twilight tour of Rome’s trendiest nightspo t .

This food tour was the highlight of our week long trip in Italy! It was really special to be able to walk around Trastevere while learning about its history and trying the local food at the same time. This is a must do if you are in Rome!

Note : itinerary & tastings subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, departure time and local holidays. More information upon selection. Regardless , your experience will be unforgettable!

Taste history with Julius Caesar’s favorite dish and visit a wine cellar older than the Colosseum.

Explore picturesque streets and indulge in traditional Roman foods, one bite at a time.

Gain exclusive access to two of Rome’s favorites, ‘Da Enzo al 29’ and ‘Spirito Divino’.

Dine at award-winning venues venues like ‘I Supplì’, and sit down for a pasta meal paired with wine at Rione 13.

Eat a gourmet gelato in Trastevere, and learn how to distinguish it from the ‘fake’ alternatives.

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.

1. Expert Local Guides : Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Rome locals. 2. Rome’s Hidden Gems : Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family. 3. Culinary Diversity : Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food. 4. Cultural Immersion : See Rome through the eyes of a local. 5. Established Expertise : Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Rome!

Adult (From 18) From €114

Adolescent (13-17 years) from €101, child (4-12 years) from €81.

Private tours

If you are coming to Rome with your entourage and you’d like to take a private tour just for you and your group – we can make that happen! 

Our guide was amazing, Best thing we did in Rome, and yes, we visited the Colosseum and Vatican. We did it on our first night and the information we learned helped us order food for the rest of our trip. - Kevin Ruth

Toni was the perfect host! We learnt so much about the area, ate delicious food and had the most wonderful time walking the beautiful streets of Trastevere. Highly recommend this tour especially if you’re staying in the neighbourhood. Make sure you ask for Toni. - Les Widmark

Toni was fantastic. She gave us so much information, made the walk around Trastevere fun. The food was really great but also the history behind the food and the buildings and area was really interesting and fun. We ( all four of us girls) enjoyed every minute. - Cyndi Connolly

We had a wonderful experience with Dario. The locations were all very special and the food and wine was great. I would recommend the tour without hesitation. Thank you for the experience! - Linda Ducousso

The venues were excellent, the food fantastic, but of course nothing would be the same without the outstanding tour guide Luca. His tone, information, history referrals and stories behind made this tour complete. I have been in Rome many times but first time at night in Trastevere. I Will Recommend my friends and clients to enjoy. - Cessy Meacham

Valentina was absolutely AMAZING! The food was incredible, as was the history lesson throughout Trastevere. Our family of five, including a very picky teenage eater, enjoyed every stop along the tour. Our favorite stops were different from one another, showing the wide array of food. We even discovered a new favorite wine! We would highly recommend this tour and especially Valentina! - Matthew Ferlito

Excellent tour, well worth the money! This made my trip to Rome go from amazing to a special experience of a lifetime. Cobbled Italian residential authentic streets of Rome with authentic as well as modern food! The experience made it! - Karina Devlin

Our whole family loved the food, drink, and friendly neighbourhood feel that Rish created in this tour. From the very start everyone felt comfortable and Rish’s insights and humour kept us engaged and eager to try the next delicious item. - Matt B. (TripAdvisor review)

We had an amazing time eating like locals on our food tour in Rome. Our guide, Eric, was incredibly knowledgeable about the city as a whole, the food we were eating, and the wine/beer pairings. This was one of our favorite activities in Rome! - Amy M.

Luca was absolutely AMAZING! We had a whirlwind vacation with travel through London, Paris, Rome and a cruise through the islands of Greece. We saw a ton on our vacation, but everyone in our group of 4 actually rated the Trestavere Twilight food tour as #1 of all the things we did and saw over our entire trip! - Julie

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

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A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.

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A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure

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Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.

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Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!

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We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.

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Adult From €114

Trastevere Food Tour and Pasta Making Class

Sample classic roman delicacies and learn how to make fettuccine from scratch.

Can’t decide between a food tour or pasta making class while you’re in Rome? Thankfully, you don’t have to choose! Join the only food tour in Trastevere that includes a pasta making class, where you’ll sample classic Roman delicacies before making your own homemade pasta from scratch. After enjoying your delicious homemade meal, follow your guide to a local gelateria for one more Italian treat!

• Trastevere: a Taste of Roman Tradition​
• Cappuccino and Pastry​
• Local food shops​
• Street food stroll
• Authentic supplì​
• Traditions unveiled
• Trastevere market magic
• San Cosimato Market
• Hands-on cooking class
• Unlimited wine
• Pasta all'Amatriciana​
• Italian lunch feast​
• Italian gelato​

Begin your tour of Trastevere’s delicious cuisine by meeting your local guide and small group of travelers for beignets, a classic Italian puff pastry. Enjoy a delicious cappuccino or espresso with your breakfast, before continuing your culinary walk through this enchanting neighborhood. Your guide will lead you to some of the city’s most delicious street foods, including supplì, porchetta and an array of Italian cheeses. Afterward, walk through San Cosimato, a lively outdoor food market where you’ll sample in-season specialties from local vendors.

Next, follow your guide to an old-school trattoria, where your chef will lead you through the steps to make authentic, Italian pasta from scratch. Enjoy your homemade fettuccine with Amatriciana, a classic Roman sauce. After your decadent, homemade lunch, your guide will bring your group of foodies to their favorite local gelateria. Enjoy some of Rome’s best organic gelato before saying goodbye to your friendly guide. After the tour, feel free to continue exploring beautiful Trastevere!

Trastevere Food Tour and Pasta Making Class Description

Your 3.5-hour tour includes:

Expert, English-speaking guide and chef

Delicious samples from local Roman eateries

Explore outdoor food market

Step-by-step pasta making instruction

Sit-down lunch with homemade pasta and unlimited wine

Authentic gelato

Group size of 12 people max

Classic Roman Breakfast

Begin your culinary journey by fueling up with a traditional Roman breakfast. After meeting your friendly guide and intimate group of 12 people at most, you’ll indulge in a delicious beignet or sweet cream puff. Pair your pastry with a typical cappuccino or espresso, before continuing your delicious tour of Trastevere.

Try Traditional Roman Delicacies

Follow your guide through the charming streets of Trastevere, where you’ll stop by some of the local’s favorite spots in the neighborhood! Enjoy classic Roman street food, including Porchetta, mouthwatering supplì, and a variety of cheeses like Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Visit San Cosimato Food Market

Next, stroll through the enchanting San Cosimato Food Market. As you tour the lively outdoor market, meet with local vendors and sample delicious local delicacies.

Now that you’ve enjoyed some wonderful Roman cuisine, it’s time to try your hand at making your own!

Pasta making!

Follow your guide to a charming, old-school trattoria where your talented chef will guide you through the steps to make your own homemade pasta from scratch! You’ll learn the secrets to making the perfect fettuccine, along with Amatriciana, a classic Roman sauce. As you cook, help yourself to as much wine as you’d like!

Sit & Enjoy

After learning to make a classic Roman meal, it’s time to sit and enjoy your delicious creation with the rest of your newfound, foodie friends. Savor every last bite, but don’t forget to leave a little room for dessert, as there’s still one more stop left on your tour!

Local Gelateria

After working so hard to create a wonderful lunch, you deserve a sweet treat! Follow your guide to their favorite, local gelateria. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy some of Rome’s best organic gelato. Following your visit to the gelateria, your tour will end, but you’re free to continue exploring the stunning neighborhood of Trastevere on your own!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Comfortable shoes, a valid ID and a good appetite!

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?


No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Rome.

What happens if it rains?


We run our tours rain or shine. If the weather is bad, bring a jacket and an umbrella. If the weather is extremely bad and the tour can't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible.

Is lunch included in the price of the tour?


Yes, lunch is included! Aside from the food tour tastings, you will eat your homemade pasta for lunch.

What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements?


Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible.

How many glasses of wine will I get?

You'll enjoy unlimited wine during your cooking class!

What if I don’t drink alcohol but I’d still like to join a food tour?


Not a problem. Please let us know in the comment box when you book your tour so we can make sure an alternative drink is provided.

Can I bring my kids, and do I have to pay for them?

Kids aged 4 and up are welcome and pay a reduced fee. Make sure to select the correct age range during the booking.

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Taste of Trionfale Market Tour

The Taste of Trionfale tour, visits the largest food market in Rome along with a handful of locally loved restaurants. Your introduction to Italian cuisine begins with breakfast at a local Sicilian pasticceria.

Next enjoy the best pizza in Rome at the legendary Pizzarium, recommended by Anthony Bourdain and countless bloggers. Famed baker Gabriele Bonci known as the ‘Michelangelo of pizza,’ creates more than 50 variations each day.

Daily toppings are impossible to predict, but expect to find the highest quality, in season produce. Favorites include the potato and mozzarella and the fig with prosciutto.

Following Pizzarium, visit La Nicchia Cafè  gourmet food shop. Here try cheeses and cured meats, truffles, aged balsamic vinegars, olive oils and other treats.

Cheese tastings include Parmigano Reggiano drizzled with 30 year aged balsamic, Gorgonzola dolce and Pecorino Romano.  Sample some of the finest prosciutti, including Parma, San Daniele and Cinta Senese. D.O.C.G Falangina wine will be offered to compliment the tastings.

Nothing puts you more in touch with the Roman culture than the Trionfale market, with its captivating characters, colors and sounds. Meet the families running these stalls and learn how to shop like a local.

Sample juicy buffalo mozzarella, melanzane parmigiana and porchetta. The Italian wine labeling system is demystified, with natural wine tastings from vineyards across the country.

Following the market, savor homemade pasta and tiramisu from the locally loved family owned restaurant Il Segreto. D.O.C.G Vermentino wine is offered.

Additional food and wine tastings at all venues are permitted for those who wish to have extra throughout the tour. Receive essential food tips of the city, to ensure your enjoyment of Rome’s best foods, will not end with our Rome food tour.

Departs 10:45am Mon-Sat

Duration 4 hours, taste of trionfale tour highlights.

• Enjoy a typical Sicilian breakfast at Pasticceria Siciliana
• Experience the best pizza in Rome from Pizzarium
• 30 year aged balsamic vinegar on Pamigiano Reggiano
• Feel like a local exploring the Trionfale market
• Taste the best cheeses, prosciuttos, truffles and wine
• Homemade pasta dishes with fine wine at a local restaurant

The price includes over 20 food & wine tastings, a bottle of water and an expert English-speaking guide.

The tours takes place regardless of weather conditions.

A healthy appetite Comfortable walking shoes High expectations

The tour takes place Monday – Saturday at 10:45 a.m, in the neighborhood of Prati, located close to the Vatican City. The meeting point is La Nicchia Cafe located at Via Cipro 4 L. Your guide will be holding a sign saying ‘The Roman Food Tour’.

The tour ends near to the Ottaviano metro. Our guides can call you a taxi or point you in the right direction of the public transport.

Group sizes are small and intimate to make sure that our guests receive a personal experience.

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