Testaccio Small Group Food Tour

With three delectable pasta dishes to tackle along with expertly paired Italian wines, you'll want to be sure to pack a healthy appetite. There is also time set aside to admire Europe's only pyramid, ponder vibrant street art, and visit Protestant Cemetery. When the tour has come to an end, head to a historic Gelateria, to indulge in one last sweet treat before saying a big Italian goodbye to your new foodie friends.

Testaccio Rome Food and Wine Walking Tour

Your 4-hour tour includes:

• Sample 15 authentic Italian foods at 5 tasting locations

• Enjoy Italian wine, craft beer, and water

• Taste prosciutto, caprese salad, supplì, and more!

• Visit a historic Gelateria

• Meet local vendors at Testaccio Market

• Friendly, English-speaking local guide

• Maximum group size of 12

Please note: tours after September 1 will replace the stop at the trattoria for traditional Roman pasta with another must-try local experience – a Trapizzino tasting paired with craft beer. Itinerary and tastings may be subject to change due to seasonality, venue availability, or local holidays.

Welcome to Testaccio!

After meeting your local guide and fellow foodies at a pre-designated spot in the heart of Rome, your culinary journey begins in true Italian style with a stop at a long-standing family-owned bakery located in the central square of Testaccio. As you sip on your espresso or cappuccino and watch the world around you hum along, it's easy to see why Testaccio is the go-to for locals looking for a fantastic meal.

Known as the birthplace of Roman cuisine, Testaccio is where classic dishes like Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara were born. And today, you’ll take a deep dive into the flavors of Rome while learning about Testaccio’s working-class-inspired food heritage.

Discover the Bustling Testaccio Market

Settled in and ready for more, you’ll make your way to Testaccio Market. As one of Rome’s oldest and most beloved markets, Testaccio Market is always packed full of locals navigating its fresh fruit and vegetable stalls and chatting enthusiastically amongst themselves. Take a minute to get your bearings and take in the lively scene and divine smells before following your guide to one of the local vendors, where you’ll learn to craft your very own bruschetta al pomodoro and sample flavor-packed buffalo mozzarella.

Indulge in Italian Pasta

Next, it’s off to one of Testaccio’s top restaurants that’s renowned for its traditional Roman cuisine. Hopefully, you have plenty of appetite left, because before you know it, you’ll be diving fork first into three of Rome’s most traditional pasta dishes, each complemented perfectly with a glass of exquisite Italian wine. With your expert foodie guide by your side, you’ll learn the secrets of each dish's flavors and how they match the selected wines or craft beers.

Learn Rome’s Lesser-Known History

Seeing as Testaccio is well off the main tourist path, its unique history often goes unexplored by the average visitor. But not today, as between tastings, your guide will lead the way between colorful alleys and ancient relics. Explore sites such as Europe's only pyramid, the Cestia Pyramid, and the Protestant Cemetery, the final resting place of John Keats. Also, be sure to keep your eye out for the fascinating Monte Testaccio, an artificial hill made up of millions of discarded ancient Roman amphorae (ceramic pots).

Satisfy your Sweet Tooth at a Century-Old Gelateria

No Italian food tour is complete without a stop by a gelateria, so today, you’ll conclude your culinary adventure with a visit to a 105-year-old gelateria boasting an impressive selection of flavors. Choose your favorite and savor the rich, creamy taste of Italian gelato. Then, bid farewell to your newfound foodie friends and guide, carrying with you memories of delicious food and a wonderful experience.