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Rome Private Food Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized

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You'll join one of our local Rome hosts for a food tour around historic Testaccio, an edgy neighborhood that reads like a grid of old-school trattorias and trendy street food joints (hopefully while wearing your stretchiest trousers). You'll eat your way around the district where the Cucina Roman...

Is this experience for you?

You love authentic local food and flavors
You're curious about history and culture
You're looking for a unique experience in Rome
You want to go beyond typical tourist attractions
If any of these sound like you, you'll love this tour

Tour Highlights

You'll eat your way around the district where the Cucina Romana was born - since after all, the best way to discover...
You’ll feast on the hyper-local and seasonal dishes which Rome is famous for and discover regional and seasonal pro...
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests.
Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host.

Full Description

You'll join one of our local Rome hosts for a food tour around historic Testaccio, an edgy neighborhood that reads like a grid of old-school trattorias and trendy street food joints (hopefully while wearing your stretchiest trousers). You'll eat your way around the district where the Cucina Romana was born - since after all, the best way to discover a new culture is through its food. You’ll feast on the hyper-local and seasonal dishes which Rome is famous for and discover regional and seasonal produce while also trying some local pizza.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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What's Included

Included

  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • 6-8 tastings of Roman dishes, a coffee, craft beer, a glass of wine or soft drink, at 2-3 eateries
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local

Not Included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, interests and the food you love so we can assign a like-minded local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
  • Your Local Host will communicate with you directly to suggest a few trattoria options and agree a meeting time and place.
  • Although you will enjoy a meal at a great trattoria, your Local Host will also help you with suggestions to discover other great places to eat & drink and suggest local spots that you won’t find in a guidebook and that make the city unique.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Itinerary

1 Explore the Testaccio neighborhood where the "Cucina Romana" originates and soak up the culinary culture and history - by eating it!


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

2 Visit the Testaccio Market, one of Rome's favorite markets and taste some Roman classic foods, then settle in at a local trattoria to sample antipasti and primi


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

3 Join a food-loving host and discover Rome's vibrant food scene and sample...

Join a food-loving host and discover Rome's vibrant food scene and sample 6-8 Roman dishes such as supplí (risotto balls) pizza romana, focaccia, cheeses, salami, carciofo alla giudia (fried artichoke), and gelato at Panna & Co.

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

4 Taste some of the best pizza in town at Pizza dell’Emporio.


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

5 Visit the Tram Depot in Via Marmorata or get recommendations from your host regarding other places to eat and drink in the city - there are a lot, you may want to write this down!


IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

📍 Meeting Point

Starting Point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End Point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.

You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.

The expected duration is approximately 4 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.

The tour price includes:

  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • 6-8 tastings of Roman dishes, a coffee, craft beer, a glass of wine or soft drink, at 2-3 eateries
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local

The starting point is: After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.

We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.

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