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Testaccio Market Tour and Food Tasting

Highlights

  • Meander through one of Rome's most authentic neighbourhoods, see the lesser-explored side to the city
  • Sample a variety of cheeses and real Roman pizza as you discover the area's vibrant market
  • Enjoy a sumptuous lunch with plenty of local delicacies
From £387 per group*
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What you'll do

Explore the lesser-visited Testaccio, one of the most atmospheric and ancient districts, and a hub for truly authentic Roman food and culture.

Testaccio has a wonderful history that almost destined the village to become the place in Rome to try real Roman food. Our food tour will take you to discover the food and architecture of this charming neighbourhood, one of Rome’s most traditional.

Testaccio has a distinctively Roman spirit, which hasn’t suffered as the village has gentrified. In fact, Testaccio is a fine example of Roman’s old and new combining to create something modern and exciting. We’ll take you to taste the classic Roman dishes: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Coda alla Vaccinara or Pollo alla Romana but also to some of the great new interpretations of these classics like a bolito sandwich in the market or a pizza bianca sandwich pocket filled with stewed chicken.

The market in Testaccio is one of Rome’s best: lively and characterful. Depending on the season the market is awash with green artichokes, piles of chicoria or crates of Roman Zucchini with their beautiful flowers ready to be fried. It’s a great place to people watch and taste: pizza, arancini from Sicily, or bruschetta crammed with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil.

Discover all these treats and the history of this legendary Roman Neighbourhood, with a local guide with our Testaccio food tour.

This experience starts at 11am.

*From price based on 2 people

What's included

Included

  • English speaking local guide
  • Local foodie guide
  • A traditional sit-down lunch
Your local host

Carlotta

We have over 20 years of experience guiding travellers through Italy, offering unique services to our clients. To show off the wonders of Italy, we offer specially designed guided tours with expert licensed guides. We can also arrange accommodations and transfers. Whether you are on your first or fifth visit to Italy, we are on hand to help make the most of your trip. With our experiences, uncover Italy’s treasures in a truly unique way. Fall under Italy’s intoxicating spell of refined art, food, culture and la Dolce Vita lifestyle. Welcome to a secret Italy.

All of our guides are licensed professionals with degrees in Italian art, history, culture, archaeology and more. Passionate travellers and wonderful teachers, our guides... Read All

We have over 20 years of experience guiding travellers through Italy, offering unique services to our clients. To show off the wonders of Italy, we offer specially designed guided tours with expert licensed guides. We can also arrange accommodations and transfers. Whether you are on your first or fifth visit to Italy, we are on hand to help make the most of your trip. With our experiences, uncover Italy’s treasures in a truly unique way. Fall under Italy’s intoxicating spell of refined art, food, culture and la Dolce Vita lifestyle. Welcome to a secret Italy.

All of our guides are licensed professionals with degrees in Italian art, history, culture, archaeology and more. Passionate travellers and wonderful teachers, our guides are the perfect companions for adults who want to explore the wonders of Italy. They are dedicated to ensuring that your time in Italy is as memorable as possible. All of our guides are fluent in English and we offer an array of other language guides, including Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian.

We have also cultivated an excellent network of foodies, artisans, and specialists throughout Italy so you have special access to the best Italy has to offer.

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Location

You will meet your guide at the Salumeria Volpetti in Testaccio, south of the city centre.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour beginning.

What our travellers are saying...

Group of 5 with wide-ranging interest in food from "should have been a chef" to "I'm hungry", on a wonderful evening with Sara who took us from mozzarella to prosciutto to cheese to cod to artichoke to suppli to pasta to coffee to gelato... Sara was knowledgeable and friendly, the walking route was just right to work up an appetite, and the food was amazing. We would definitely sign up for more tours - and maybe the cooking class next!

Serenity

The Testaccio food tour was one of the best experiences my family had in Rome. Our guide Sara took us first to the Testaccio Market, where they still have the ancient roman market visible underneath, where we went around trying all the Roman classics - pizza, suppli (fried rice balls with meat sauce), different meats and cheeses and wine! Being a massive history buff, I mainly came to Rome for the ancient stuff. But Sara managed to accommodate me

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FAQs

Are there any black out days?

This tour does not normally run on Sundays and Italian public holidays, since some of the eateries are closed.

When does this start?

11:00 AM (morning only because market closes in the afternoon).

Can I join as a solo traveller?

There's a minimum 2 people for a private tour.

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