Testaccio Food Wine Walking Tour with Underground Cave Tasting

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is not your average food tour. Set in Rome’s most authentic neighborhood, Testaccio, this experience takes you beyond pizza and gelato to explore the real roots of Roman cuisine.
At the bustling local market, you’ll learn about the area’s unique culinary history — including the famous “fifth quarter” tradition, visible at butcher stalls offering cuts rarely found elsewhere.
You’ll then step into a historic cave beneath Monte dei Cocci, where ancient Romans once stored food and wine, and enjoy a tasting of cheeses and wine.
The tour continues with two traditional Roman pasta dishes and ends on a sweet note with artisan gelato.
Led by a local Roman host, this experience blends history, flavors, and hidden gems you won’t find in any guidebook.

What's Included

Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza Testaccio

Next to the central fountain. Your guide will be waiting by the fountain holding a sign that says “When in Rome"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mercato Di Testaccio

    Explore the lively Testaccio Market, a local favorite where Romans shop for fresh produce and traditional specialties. As you walk through colorful stalls and meet friendly vendors, you’ll taste two classic Roman delicacies — including a nod to the area’s famous “fifth quarter” (quinto quarto) culinary tradition

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Testaccio

    Discover the hidden world beneath Monte dei Cocci, an ancient artificial hill made of millions of Roman amphora shards. Step into a cave once used by the Romans to store food and wine at a constant temperature year-round. Inside, enjoy a guided tasting of typical Roman and Italian cheeses, perfectly paired with a glass of wine — a quiet, atmospheric break in the heart of history

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Testaccio

    End your experience at a cozy local restaurant with a tasting of two iconic Roman pastas, selected from Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, or Carbonara. Each dish showcases the simplicity and bold flavors of Roman cuisine, and is served with a glass of quality Italian wine

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Testaccio

    Before saying goodbye, enjoy a refreshing stop at one of Rome’s best artisan gelaterias. Choose your favorite flavor and end your journey through Roman flavors on a sweet note

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by When in Rome – Food and Wine Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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