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Escape the tourist crowds on Rome's original food tour, running since 2011! Join an expert local guide for an off-the-beaten-path journey into Testaccio, the city's authentic foodie heart. You'll explore the bustling Testaccio Market, savor artisanal cheeses and cured meats at a historic deli, taste iconic Roman street food, and discover hidden gems like a unique view of Rome's only Pyramid. The tour finishes with a lesson in spotting real gelato before you enjoy the perfect cone. Leave with a full stomach and a true taste of local life.
Highlights:
Taste artisanal cheeses & cured meats with local drink pairings.
Sample iconic Roman street food from the neighborhood's best spots.
Learn the secret to spotting real gelato (then taste the best!).
Explore the vibrant Testaccio Market & meet its passionate vendors.
Discover hidden gems, like an exclusive view of Rome's Pyramid.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The group will meet at the wooden picnic tables in front of the gourmet food and wine shop L’Oasi della Birra.
The Taste of Testaccio tour lasts for approximately 4 hours and finishes at Giolitti on Via Amerigo Vespucci, 35. After the tour, your guide will be happy to arrange a taxi or give you directions.
Itinerary
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1
Your tour will begin at "Oasi della Birra." Please look for your guide, who will be easy to spot holding a purple Eating Europe bag.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
You'll be welcomed with a selection of fine cured meats and artisanal cheeses, enhanced by an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, and a celebratory toast with a glass of crisp Prosecco
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Get hands-on by making your own bruschetta with fresh ingredients sourced from the market's vendors. Then, continue your tasting with classic fried street food and a fresh caprese salad.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This impressive complex is Rome's former city slaughterhouse, the historic and culinary heart of the Testaccio neighborhood. Learn about the famous "quinto quarto" cuisine
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A man-made hill built entirely from the fragments of millions of ancient Roman olive oil jars (amphorae). This incredible archaeological site tells the story of the Empire's immense appetite
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Next, you'll discover one of Rome's most bizarre and stunning landmarks: an authentic, 2,000-year-old Egyptian-style pyramid in the heart of the city.
Admission ticket free -
4
a taste of modern Rome! You'll try the brilliant street food invention that has taken the city by storm: the trapizzino. It's a fluffy, triangular pizza pocket, filled with your choice of a classic slow-cooked Roman sauce
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
No culinary tour of Rome is complete without gelato. We'll finish with a sweet finale at a historic gelateria beloved by locals in the neighborhood. Try this rich, artisanal gelato—the perfect ending to our journey through Testaccio.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
- Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
- Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies can't participate in this activity for their safety.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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