Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour

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3.5 h

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Overview

Say goodbye to the crowds in central Rome and step into the everyday life of real Romans on this Testaccio food and market tour. From breakfast through lunch, you'll taste the city’s most emblematic dishes, from locals' favorite breakfast pastry to authentic Roman pasta and so much more, in this proud, non-touristy neighborhood that’s fiercely held onto its roots. Along the way, you'll meet some of our best friends in Rome—Testaccio's small business owners—and learn about the passion they have for their family-run market stalls, pastry shops, and *trattorias*. Every bite will give you more insight into what makes Testaccio unique and how its evolution over the centuries has influenced Roman culture and food today.

Enjoy 14 food tastings across 8 family-run establishments in Rome's Testaccio neighborhood. Enough food for breakfast and lunch.
Step off the beaten path as you explore the history and cuisine of a non-touristy Roman neighborhood with a local foodie guide.
Take part in a typical Italian breakfast of coffee and pastries, including a very special Roman delicacy!
Go grocery shopping Roman style as you taste your way through the Testaccio Market, sampling cheeses, cured meats, pizza, seasonal produce, and more as you chat with our friends behind the stalls.
Experience a Roman lunch with pasta and wine, and learn how Testaccio has influenced Roman cuisine as a whole.
Tour a stunning private wine cellar and discover its unexpected ties to the Ancient Romans.
Learn the difference between gelato and ice cream and enjoy a cone or cup of your favorite flavors!

Testaccio Food Tour Itinerary

Start your Testaccio food tour the Italian way with coffee and the best maritozzo in Rome (which is saying a lot!) in a bustling bakery and pastry shop that serves as a meeting point for neighborhood residents.

Then, following a typical day’s schedule for Romans, we’re off to the local market to say buongiorno to a few of the friendly vendors. (Some have had their stalls for more than 40 years!) As you make your way through the market, you'll try one of Rome’s most ...

This tour is adaptable for

Vegetarians
Pescatarians
Dairy free
Pregnant women

We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.

Price

$87

Free Cancellation

Our Pledge to Sustainable Tourism in Rome

Great food doesn’t just happen - that’s been a mantra of the Devour way since the very beginning. Behind the scenes are hard-working families, inspired cooks, persistent suppliers, and age-old traditions. These are the treasures we must protect! By visiting and befriending the owners and staff of local eateries, you’ll see a different side to some of the world’s most iconic (and delicious!) destinations. And our tour partners are just as eager to share their stories and expertise with curious guests – we can’t wait to introduce you to them.

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Meeting Point

This tour meets in the square "Piazza di Santa Maria Liberatrice", by the statue Monumento ai Caduti di Testaccio closest to the Santa Maria Liberatrice Church. Your guide will be holding a red Devour sign. Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

Total Customer Reviews: 212

Verified Ratings

4.8 /5

based on 212 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

Guide
4.9/5
Food & Drink
4.7/5
Guest Support

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

Definitely the highlight of my time in Rome. Food is such a quintessential part of our essence as people/community/society. The stories and history behind how the dish came about brought much life and meaning to it. I certainly recommend this tour to all the foodies out there. Our guide Manuela, was the life and soul of the session. It felt like the neighborhood gal is sharing her food joints with you! Thoroughly enjoyable!

Verified · Winnie · Oct 30, 2024 · Singapore · Female · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

Excellent tour overall. Friendly and knowledgeable local guide, amazing food, great setting.

Verified · Marie · Oct 30, 2024 · Ireland · Female · 35 to 44 years

Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our Tastes and Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour. Our guide, Aurelio, was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. We sampled a wide range of food including breakfast and lunch, along with a trip to the amazing Testaccio market, visiting various food stalls. With every stop, we fed our minds as well as our bodies. This is our first experience with Devour City Experiences and we are still talking about it!

Verified · Laura · Oct 24, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

We really enjoyed the tour and have a better sense of food in Rome, and a full belly. Fernada is a great storyteller and I appreciated her interest each of her clients soas to give us tips on how to get the most on our visits. Fernada was a great guide. Grazie.

Verified · Adele · Oct 23, 2024 · Canada · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

This was a great food tour. Food was just right (but still a lot) and you will not leave the tour hungry. Our guide Gulia was nice and very knowledgeable and we experienced food that was not common but still “molto buono” which we enjoyed. Another good thing to note is that the area is not crowded and was a nice break from other busy areas of Rome