Food Tours

Testaccio Food & Market Tour: Special 15 Year Anniversary Edition

Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil served at a Dubai Mall restaurant.

Tourists walking near the Pyramid of Cestius during the Taste of Testaccio Food & Market Tour in Rome.

Cured meats and cheese platter with olives and bread on a table.

Two women enjoying spaghetti at a restaurant during Taste of Testaccio: Food & Market Tour.

Duration

4 hr

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Guided tour

Once home to Rome’s slaughterhouse, Testaccio is where humble cuts gave birth to the city’s iconic dishes.

Your experience will be led by a local foodie guide who will take you to the locale's popular and off-beat eateries, enabling you to taste the neighborhood's specialties.

Taste the neighborhood’s soul with bruschetta, handmade pasta, cheeses, pastries, regional sips, and gelato.

Experience the working-class heart of Rome, where offal-based classics and time-honored recipes still shape the city’s food identity.

Sample 15+ dishes across 8 different locations in 3.5 hours

Local English-speaking guide

Testaccio market visit

Water

Hotel transfers

Start point
Piazza Testaccio
1. Testaccio Market
Tickets included
2. Rome Pyramid
Free Admission
3. Flavio al Velavevodetto
Tickets included
Passes By
Rome street art
End point
Giolitti Gelateria
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Aug 2025
Valeria made the whole morning feel like hanging with an old friend who just happens to know EVERYTHING about Roman food. I came solo (bit nervous tbh) but everyone was super friendly. The bakery stop was my fave—never had pizza bianca this fluffy. Weather was a bit HOT so bring water and comfy shoes. Would happily do the tour again, but maybe in spring next time.
Aug 2025
We joined the food tour with friends after reading good reviews. It was a cool way to see Testaccio. The mortadella sandwich was HUGE (couldn’t finish mine lol). Some stops felt a bit rushed but guide was super chill about questions. Wish we had more time in the market, honestly.
Jul 2025
Did this as a couple on our honeymoon and it was just the best. Our guide, Edma, was so funny and knew all these little facts about the neighborhood. The carbonara at that tiny spot? Still dreaming about it. Only downside: I ate waaaay too much cheese and had to skip dinner. Worth it though!
Jul 2025
Went with my teenage son, who is kinda picky, but he actually tried everything! The olive oil tasting was interesting (my son didn’t love it). A bit too crowded at the gelato stop, but otherwise really smooth. The guide gave great tips for other places to eat after the tour.
Jul 2025
The food tour was SOOOO good! I brought my mom and she’s still talking about the fresh mozzarella. Our guide was super patient with my mom’s questions. Maybe bring a hat if it’s sunny, ‘cause we did a fair bit of walking outside. Will totally recommend to my friends.

What to bring

Come hungry—you’ll be sampling Rome’s flavors one dish at a time.

What’s not allowed

No outside food or drinks during the tour.

Accessibility

Expect walking through lively streets and markets; certain stops may have limited wheelchair access.

Additional information

Vegetarian-friendly, but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options are limited.

Tastings and venues may change with seasons or holidays.

Share dietary needs in advance for planning. Guests with severe allergies cannot join for safety reasons.

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