Gourmet Street Food and Guided Sightseeing Tour In Rome
Description
During our 2,5 hours stroll down the very Roman city centre we will indulge in the city’s best street food, from salami to pizza, from classics like supplí (deep fried risotto rice balls) to fried artichokes, ending with a refreshing artisan ice-cream. You will love them all. This unforgettable food and cultural experience will give you a taste of daily life in one of Rome’s most iconic areas: Campo dè Fiori, Jewish ghetto, Pantheon.
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Campo de' Fiori, which literally "field of flowers", name dates to the Middle Ages when the area was a meadow, is one of the few squares in Rome without a church, it has always been dedicated to commerce and trade, still nowadays the square host a daily fresh market.
Visiting the Jewish Ghetto in Rome is a must, it is the oldest Jewish settlement in all of Europe (dating back to the 2nd century B.C.), home a striking synagogue, host kosher bakeries and Jewish-Roman trattorias. The Jewish Ghetto is one of the loveliest, most atmospheric areas of Rome. Compact and very pedestrian-friendly, it’s one of my favorite places for a stroll.
The Theater of Pompey, which was built between 61 and 55 BC by Pompey the Great, was located in this area, it was here that Julius Caesar was killed at the foot of Pompey's statue. Now, archaeologists have unearthed a concrete structure nearly 10 feet wide and 6.5 feet tall (3 meters by 2 meters) that may have been erected by Caesar's successor to condemn the assassination.
The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a church, in Rome, Italy, on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). It was completed by the emperor Hadrian and probably dedicated about 126 AD. The building is cylindrical with a portico of large granite Corinthian columns (eight in the first rank and two groups of four behind) under a pediment. A rectangular vestibule links the porch to the rotunda, which is under a coffered concrete dome, with a central opening (oculus) to the sky. Almost two thousand years after it was built, the Pantheon's dome is still the world's largest un-reinforced concrete dome. The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43 metres (142 ft). It is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings, in large part because it has been in continuous use throughout its history
Our tour will end in this quite little square famous for the basilica of Sant'Eustachio, the basilica of Saint Eustace, who is revered as a Christian martyr and soldier Saint. A legend places him in the 2nd century AD; according to this legend, prior to his conversion to Christianity, Eustace was a Roman general who served the emperor Trajan. While hunting a stag in Tivoli, he had a vision of a crucifix lodged between a stag’s antlers; after this vision he was converted and had himself and his family baptized. Today the basilica built in this square is dedicated to him and the stag is still the symbol both of Saint Eustace than of the square itself.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour does not accommodate vegan, gluten or dairy free diets.
- We can accomodate vegetarians only if advised in advance.
- This tour takes place rain or shine.
- Places visited during your tour are subject to change;
- Be aware of possible cross contamination in case of allergie to nuts or dry fruits.
- Unfortunately we cannot offer a gluten/dairy free options nor a vegan. We can arrange a vegetarian option. Please be sure to share any allergy and/or dietary restrictions while booking.
Reviews(3)
This was a really fun way to see Rome. It was a good amount of food. It was a good group size. My favorite stop was the first one in the market where we got to try pestos and balsamic vinegar.
Arieanna was very personable and sharing with her family stories. She took us to smaller places and gave us a variety of tastes. Was a good time
I really enjoyed this tour. All the food items were delicious and I got to see some sights of Rome. At the first food stop, we sampled 5 different types of salami along with some wine. We ate suppli, the deep fried rice balls, at the second food stop. Two types of pizza and beer were at the third food stop. Fourth food stop was in the Jewish Ghetto where we had fried artichoke. Last food stop was for gelato. I would definitely recommend this tour.
