Testaccio Food Tour with Roman Pasta and Market Tastings
Description
Discover Testaccio, Rome’s hidden treasure, with the city’s first food tour, delighting food lovers since 2011. Venture off the beaten path into the vibrant Testaccio Market Rome, and stroll through the quaint streets that surround it. Experience a journey through all the flavors of Rome, capturing the genuine and authentic character of one of the city’s most charming undiscovered neighborhoods. Visit vendors that have been perfecting their trade for decades: from growing the freshest fruit and herbs, to baking the freshest bread, and then watch them be combined in front of you to make bruschetta and caprese salad with fresh buffalo mozerella, right there in the market. Then, venture further into the surrounding neighborhood, tasting uniquely Roman street food and finishing with what many describe as the best gelato they’ve ever had.
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Itinerary
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.
Discover Pyramid of Cestius, an unexpected ancient pyramid rising within the Non-Catholic Cemetery. Step inside this quiet, atmospheric space where history, art, and memory meet. A striking hidden gem in Rome.
Step into one of Rome's most authentic neighborhood markets. You'll taste freshly chopped tomatoes dressed with olive oil, basil and garlic, then a classic bruschetta, a silky buffalo mozzarella and tomato caprese, and finally a crispy supplì (Rome's beloved fried rice ball), paired with a cold beer.
Step inside the iconic trattoria carved into the ancient Monte Testaccio hill and discover Rome's three most celebrated pastas: the creamy Carbonara, the bold Amatriciana, and the sharp, peppery Cacio e Pepe.
No Roman food tour would be complete without gelato. One of the city's most iconic gelaterias, that has been serving locals and visitors alike for over a century, has the perfect sweet ending to your morning.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included for children aged 3 and under. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Reviews(1,748)
You’ll eat plenty on this Testaccio food tour. Our excellent guide Walter, educated us on the history of the area as we walked. At our first stop we enjoyed a selection of cheeses and cured meat from across Italy, including an outstanding truffle balsamic. A delicious bruschetta was among our many tastings from the Testaccio Market. There was almost no room for the tasty pasta selections served at Flavio al Velavevodetto but that didn’t stop us. Yum. The day was a warm so finishing with an exquisite gelato from Giolitta was divine. A wonderful experience.
Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Valter!
This was quite an interesting food tour. The stops combined local restaurants, as well as a trip to see a pyramid within a cemetery. It certainly is not your typical food tour however we had a totally enjoyable time. We had stops featuring wines, cured meats, cheese, plus delicious chocolate. We had a stop at the market, which featured delicious fresh tomatoes, bruschetta, and a delicious supli. This contained rice, cheese, a little meat and flavored with tomato sauce, surrounded by a croquette. Far better than Arancini. Then onto the cemetery and the pyramid. Well, we didn't know what to think about this when it was announced that we were going there however, it soon became clear the history of this pyramid and its intended occupant. You'll have to take the tour to understand the history of this pyramid built in 80 BC, how it came to be, and what came of the intended occupant. Then it was off to a delicious Italian restaurant that was built one level under a terra-cotta mountain. You must learn about this story of the terra-cotta. We had three courses of pasta that included carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and Amatriciana. These were all paired with delicious red and white wine. We toasted our tour guide Dario with the delicious wine. Then to end up the tour, we visited a delicious Gelato shop The tour was conducted by Dario. He is quite knowledgeable and interesting tour guide. We had many lively interesting discussions of historical figures as well as the toods, preparations and wines.
Dear Thomas, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Dario!
This was quite an interesting food tour. The stops combined local restaurants, as well as a trip to see a pyramid within a cemetery. It certainly is not your typical food tour however we had a totally enjoyable time. We had stops featuring wines, cured meats, cheese, plus delicious chocolate. We had a stop at the market, which featured delicious fresh tomatoes, bruschetta, and a delicious supli. This contained rice, cheese, a little meat and flavored with tomato sauce, surrounded by a croquette. Far better than Arancini. Then onto the cemetery and the pyramid. Well, we didn’t know what to think about this when it was announced that we were going there however, it soon became clear the history of this pyramid and its intended occupant. You’ll have to take the tour to understand the history of this pyramid built in 80 BC, how it came to be, and what came of the intended occupant. Then it was off to a delicious Italian restaurant that was built one level under a terra-cotta mountain. You must learn about this story of the terra-cotta. We had three courses of pasta that included carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and Amatriciana. These were all paired with delicious red and white wine. We toasted our tour guide Dario with the delicious wine. Then to end up the tour, we visited a delicious Gelato shop The tour was conducted by Dario. He is quite knowledgeable and interesting tour guide. We had many lively interesting discussions of historical figures as well as the foods, preparations and wines.
Dear Thomas, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Dario!
Great tour! Dario was an exceptional guide. He is very knowledgeable and really made the experience. Nice variety of foods and locations. 10/10!
Dear Michelle, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Dario!
Julie was a great tour guide, she took us to authentic places with amazing food!
Dear Scarlett, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Giulia!
Julie was amazing! So friendly and such a great experience! Great value for money and such a positive atmosphere. The food was AMAZING
Dear Loren, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Giulia!
Great tour with Julia! So kind and took us to some amazing food spots!
Dear Olivia, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Giulia!
Delicious food, and wine. So glad we did this tour. Our guide was so sweet and knowledgeable. Best gelato of trip!
Dear Maureen, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Valeria!
Our guide Valeria was extremely knowledgeable. I think we learned more than we ate. And we ate a lot. Highly recommended.
Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Valeria!
What a great way to experience food in Rome!!!!! We enjoyed every bite and sip ;) Valeria is a fabulous tour guide. Thank you
Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We're glad you liked our Taste of Testaccio Food Tour and our guide Valeria!
