Trastevere Local Food Tour in Rome
Join a culinary guide to savor authentic Roman food, such as tasty cheese, pasta, gelato, and wine
Rome’s best flavors aren’t found in guidebooks—they’re tucked away in Trastevere, known only to locals who truly know the neighborhood. With a passionate local foodie guide, our tour brings you straight to these treasured spots. Taste authentic street foods, savor local wines and indulge in artisanal meats and cheeses. End the perfect night with a traditional Roman meal and gelato, just like a true local.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking foodie guide
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Food tour of Trastevere
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Tastings at Roman deli
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Baccalà street food tasting
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Three-course Roman dinner with wine
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Limoncello digestivo
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Artisanal gelato tasting
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Guide tips
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Additional food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Piazza Farnese
Meet your group and guide at the fountain in the beautiful Piazza Farnese. This charming square, lined with quaint cafes and bursting with local life, is the perfect, picturesque spot to begin your culinary journey into the heart of authentic Roman food culture. -
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Roman Salumeria (Deli) tasting
Next, you’ll head to a family-owned deli, a local institution for over 100 years. You’ll sample expertly cured prosciutto and salamis, local cheeses, and regional wines, all while learning the secrets of century-old techniques from the family. -
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Traditional Baccalà (salted Cod)
After that, you’ll discover the history and flavor of baccalà, or salted cod. Your guide will share the fascinating story of why this Atlantic fish is a beloved local favorite in landlocked Rome as you enjoy this traditional street food favorite with another glass of local wine. -
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Sit-down three-course Roman dinner
Then, it's time to sit down and relax at a local Trastevere restaurant for an authentic three-course Roman meal. You’ll sample an appetizer, two popular Roman pasta dishes, and the famous Saltimbocca alla Romana (veal, prosciutto, and sage), all paired with local wines. -
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Digestivo (Limoncello)
No authentic Italian meal is complete without a digestivo. You’ll cap off your flavorful three-course meal with a delightful limoncello, a bright, citrus-flavored liquor long loved for its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. -
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Artisanal gelato tasting
Finally, you’ll end the night with a grand finale: a sweet treat of delicious gelato. You'll learn how to distinguish between true artisanal flavors crafted with local ingredients and their artificial counterparts while tasting some of the best organic gelato in Trastevere. -
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Your tour finishes in Trastevere
The guided portion ends outside a local restaurant in Trastevere. Feel free to continue wandering the neighborhood’s lively streets or ask your guide for tips on what to explore next.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as some restaurants include stairs.
Dietary Restrictions: This tour includes meat, dairy, and wine; please contact us with any special dietary restrictions so we can do our best to accommodate you.
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.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking foodie guide
Culinary walking tour through Trastevere
Four stops with multiple food and wine tastings
Sit-down meal at a local Roman restaurant
End the tour with delicious gelato
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Government-issued ID (for those partaking in alcohol)
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Customer Reviews
Arvin made this thing EPIC. Have a small breakfast and skip lunch. You are going to eat a BUNCH on this tour. We'd do it again and again if we could...!
Our guide Fredarica (spelling?) was excellent. A great lineup of foods to taste and all were very good. She showed us other things along the way that were very interesting. You need more people like her.
The trip was outstanding. Our wonderful hostess was so knowledgeable and so much fun and so interesting that it could not have been better. Thank you, Steve and Barbara Montagu-Pollock
Our family had such a great time- our guide Arvin kept the party going. We had great food, enjoyed the wine, and made quick friends around the table. One of the absolute highlights of our trip to Rome!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes, since you'll be walking between tasting stops.
Do the tasting stops on this tour ever change?
Stops and tastings on this tour are subject to change due to seasonal/holiday venue closures. As the places we frequent on this Trastevere Rome food tour are local institutions and family-run businesses, they can close at any time with little-to-no warning. In this situation, your guide will take you to another popular eatery nearby.
Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?
If your child is under 6 years of age and will not be eating during the tour, you do not need to pay for them. If they will eat food at any stop, please select the "youth" category before checkout and add them to your group in order to save them a seat at the dinner table.
What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other 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 an alternative when possible.
How many glasses of wine will I get?
You'll enjoy three glasses, but in many places, it is served in a carafe which is the typical serving style in Rome. In this case, you might enjoy more than three glasses of wine, but we recommend not overdoing it so you can enjoy your evening (and the following morning).
What to bring?
Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes, since you'll be walking between tasting stops.
Can I still come if I don't drink alcohol?
Yes, you're welcome to come! Just reach out to us directly so we can work with our partners to accommodate your needs.
How much walking is on this tour?
On this tour, there will be a fair amount of walking - still at a relaxed pace - with a maximum of 15 minutes walking between stops. There will be 4 stops on this tour so the group will walk to each one.
What restaurants are visited on this tour?
The restaurants are subject to change depending on availability!
