Testaccio District And Market Street Food Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover an off-the-tourist path neighborhood of Rome, Testaccio, on our morning street food tour. You'll find a very charming district beloved by locals for its atmosphere, food, and more: this is an area with a unique blend of both historical and modern architecture. This tour will take you to see the Pyramid of Caius Cestius and the Artist's (protestant) Cemetery. You will then head on to the foodie heaven of the covered market of Testaccio, where you can chat with local vendors, and try different foods and delicacies from different regions of Italy. With the new "pay what you eat" formula you will choose the food you prefer with the help of your guide, and pay at your own expense.

After some tasting, have a walk around the ex-Mattatoio, a former slaughterhouse turned into a museum center, and see the famous Mount Testaccio. Then finish up with the best gelato (if you want). Of course you want! Meet near the Pyramid at 10:30am.

What's Included

2.5-hour walking tour
Professional guide
Food and drinks are not included. Try this new formula: you pay what you eat and drink. Be sure: you will have a great, but fairly priced food experience
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Pyramid of Caius Cestius

Please meet your guide in front of the Pyramid, by the iron gate of the Museum at Piazza di Porta San Paolo n.3. The guide will be holding a sign written "TESTACCIO FOOD TOUR". Please make sure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early.

End point

Close to bus stop and metro station

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Piramide Cestia

    A pyramid in Rome? Indeed. Learn how Cestius had this amazing pyramid built in less than a year by its heirs, and how it survived to this day.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    The Non-catholic Cemetery In Rome

    Have a walk in this unique and romantic hidden place in Rome. All the non-catholics were buried here from the 1700s; it is still known today as the Artists' Cemetery.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mercato Di Testaccio

    Eat your way in this lively market beloved by the locals! Good food and nice chats are assured here, right above some ancient Roman ruins also.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Monte Testaccio

    Learn about this hill made artificially over the course of centuries with the remains of broken clay vessels: a former, very ordered dump that became a mount in the city.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Finally, see this beautiful fountain with amphorae and hear its story before heading for a final gelato.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Places visited during your tour are subject to change.
  • The tour takes place rain or shine.
  • Dress code is smart casual.
Supplied by Italy Street Food Tours

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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