Testaccio Small Group Food Tour
Sip an espresso, savor authentic Italian cuisine and wine, and stroll through a local Roman Market
Ready to leave behind the bustle of Rome’s tourist hotspots and submerge yourself in traditional Italian cuisine paired perfectly with exquisite wine? Then embark on this mouthwatering food and wine tour in Testaccio, a historic neighborhood renowned for being the birthplace of Roman cuisine. Our local guide will lead the way through ancient streets to off-the-beaten-path restaurants, allowing you to sample authentic Italian meals and wine, make your own bruschetta, and indulge in gelato.
What You Get With This Tour
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Local English-speaking guide
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Walking tour
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Testaccio Market
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Group size of 12
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Eat Rome like you belong here
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Italian wine, beer & water
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Hotel pick up and drop off
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Guide gratuities
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Extra drinks
Tour Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in Piazza Testaccio
Meet your guide in bustling Testaccio and breathe in the scent of espresso and warm bread drifting from nearby bars. You get quick neighborhood context, then step toward the market with an appetite. -
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Savor the rhythms of Testaccio Market
Slip into Testaccio Market and taste your way through Roman staples as your guide decodes what locals buy for lunch and Sunday supper. You sample early bites like supplì and cured meats with sharp, salty snap. -
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Toast your own bruschetta, Roman-style
Choose market-fresh tomatoes and herbs, then build bruschetta that tastes like summer on a crisp slice of bread. While you eat, learn why Roman food tradition prizes restraint, timing, and flawless ingredients. -
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Soak up the spirit of the Mattatoio
Walk by the historic Mattatoio and hear how this working-class district shaped Rome’s bold flavors. You connect the past to the plate, where humble cuts and smart cooking still define what locals crave. -
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Pass by Monte Testaccio, the “pottery hill”
Step up onto Monte Testaccio, built from ancient amphora shards, and picture the trade routes that fed the city. From here, the neighborhood makes sense: practical, proud, and built around food. -
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Indulge in Rome’s three iconic pastas
Settle in and indulge in carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe, each one built on technique, not fuss. Your guide explains the traditions behind the sauces, so every forkful lands with purpose. -
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Linger by the Non-Catholic Cemete
Slow down near Cimitero Acattolico di Roma, a quiet pocket where cypresses and stone markers soften the city’s edge. It’s a brief reset that makes the next sweet stop feel even more earned. -
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Your tour ends at Pirámide Cestia
Finish near Pirámide Cestia by the Non-Catholic Cemetery area and savor gelato from a long-running local spot. You leave with a full stomach and the kind of food knowledge that travels well across Rome.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: This experience is wheelchair accessible, though some areas include uneven streets and small bridges.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you. For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Please Note: Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Testaccio market food tasting
Bruschetta tasting and demo
Cured meats and cheese tasting
Supplì tasting
Caprese Salad with buffalo mozzarella tasting
Three pasta tastings (carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe)
Gelato
Italian wine, beer, and water
Food and city insider tips
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Customer Reviews
Our Testaccio food tour guide was so passionate made every stop engaging!! Testaccio Market was the highlight overflowing with fresh produce & incredible street food. We particularly loved the pizza al taglio & creamy gelato!!
Loved this tour! The market was food heaven—crispy supplì and great cheeses & the Roman pasta hit the spot!!!
Every course seemed authentic and homey. The pasta trio was unforgettable, with the market stop adding so much local flavor. Definitely one of my favorite memories of being in Rome.
It was absolutely stunning to walk through the Testaccio streets in the morning, wine in hand, learning about the meals made with passion. It seemed so authentic, so non-touristy. It couldn't be more-recommended!
We loved incredible supplì & delightful fried artichokes and had some of the best gelato ever. Our guide Simone, was phenomenal- made Testaccio Market a fascinating exploration!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes. Children are welcome, and kids under four can join for free, but food is not included for them. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages four and up.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This experience is wheelchair accessible, though some areas include uneven streets and small bridges. If you have specific concerns, contact in advance so arrangements can be discussed.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Please contact us with any specific allergies or restrictions in advance. While we do our best to accommodate everyone, this experience is not suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies due to the nature of local kitchens.Please contact us with any specific allergies or restrictions in advance. While we do our best to accommodate everyone, this experience is not suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies due to the nature of local kitchens.
Can I join if I have severe food allergies?
For guest safety, this experience is not suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour.
Is alcohol included, and do I need ID?
Wine is included. Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to drink, and note the legal drinking age in Italy is 18.
