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Join your local foodie host in Testaccio — the neighborhood where Roman cuisine was born — and dive into a mouthwatering journey through street food stalls, traditional eateries, and the vibrant local market. With 6 to 8 delicious tastings, both sweet and savory, plus drinks to match, you'll experience authentic flavors, local stories, and hidden gems that most visitors miss. Come hungry — Rome’s tastiest secrets are waiting!

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Français, Deutsch, Español, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 to 8 Local Tastings
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Piazza Testaccio at the fountain - Rome to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Street Food & Market Tour Flavors:

   On this food tour, you won’t just explore Rome, but you’ll go to an area in the city known for its food: Testaccio. Follow your local host to this foodie paradise where 6 to 8 food and drink tastings are waiting for you!

4. 6 to 8 tastings:

   This tour includes 6 to 8 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

5. The Classics:

   A food tour in Rome would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics supplì and pecorino romano and taste them in their true local flavor!

6. Locals’ Favorites:

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of the area picked by your local host, and hear why they love it so much!

7. Typical Drinks:

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of local drinks

8. Area Highlights:

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover highlights in the area for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Rome. From food, drinks, must-sees, and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

9. Vegetarian Alternative:

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

10. Special Diet or Allergies?:

    If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

11. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Aaron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

6 September 2025

Grazie Paola! We had a great time.Great tour!

Ann

(About local Max)

5 September 2025

We had a great Hidden Gems tour with Max! He tailored the tour to take us to sites we hadn’t seen yet, shared lots of historic details, and was an engaging person to spend time with. Thank you Max!Very knowledgable and friendly.

Stephen

(About local Lia Beatrice)

5 September 2025

Lia Beatrice is a most charming, erudite and engaging guide. My daughter and I were treated to a tour of the Roman Forum this morning. Lia Beatrice brought those old stones back to life in a thrilling and engaging way. We were taken to hidden corners and we were shown small details, as well as the broad sweep of the complex history of this city from the Iron Age to the Renaissance. We left with many insights that have deepened our affection for this remarkable city. Thank you. Cultural Highlight of Rome

Fritz🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Paola)

3 September 2025

Paula was very charming and nice. She showed us many hidden gems and places we would never discovered ourselves. Very nice guide

Keith

(About local Emanuele)

3 September 2025

Exploring Rome with Emanuele felt effortless and engaging—every story was packed with history and insight, but shared in such a personable and down-to-earth way that the hours disappeared. Their kindness and warmth made us feel instantly at ease, and the balance of knowledge, humor, and local tips made the city come alive in a way we’ll remember.Found a Roman Friend

Thomas🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Lia Beatrice)

1 September 2025

We, a family of 6, had the most wonderful experience of a 3 hour tour, with Lia. Through Colosseum, The Palatine and Forum Romanum, Lia shared her deep knowledge and great stories about this part of the ancient Rome. It is clearly, she's very passionate and at the same time, the facts and stories are told lively with humour and smiles. On asked questions, she was very fast and knowledgeable - an absolute pleasure. Other than that, she had the surplus to ask into us and our wellbeing, along the way. Highly recommended tour and the highest recommendations for choosing Lia as your personal guide.Fantastic and inspiring tour !!!

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local andrea)

1 September 2025

Andrea was amazing. His passion for art and the Roman food scene were integral to the amazing tour he designed for us. The drinks and bites were varried, led us around some great sites, and Andrea's personal and professional connections to the area made his insights amazing. Fantastic Guide

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emanuele)

26 August 2025

Emanuele was such a wonderful host and guide—spending time with him honestly felt more like hanging out with a local friend than being on a tour. He even sent me the exact meeting spot with photos ahead of time (so even I couldn’t get lost 😅) He showed me some really fun spots, like the gelato stand where the Obamas once stopped (yes, that famous one!). We stopped in and had some ourselves. Along the way, he shared stories and explained little details—like why the statues in the fountains look so crisp and white—that really brought Rome to life. Where the Embassies were and where Julias Caesar was assassinated. I’d reached out before the tour to let him know I have celiac disease, and he went above and beyond: sending me a list of gluten-free resources and even checking in the next day to see if I had questions. That kind of thoughtfulness meant a lot. What I loved most is that he’s truly local to Rome! He knows the side streets, the history, and all the stories that make the city so special. The whole experience was relaxed, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. Highly recommend!Gelato + Kindness = Better Than a Tour!

HARRY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

26 August 2025

Cindy🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Romain)

25 August 2025

Romain geht auf alle kulinarischen Wünschen individuell ein und macht den Abend unvergesslich.Eine Foodtour dwie unter Freunden

Samantha

(About local Paola)

25 August 2025

Our request of Paola was a bit different - she helped our exchange student daughter to find her way around her local area and understand the Italian 'supermarket'. She did a excellent job of this request, and was greatly appreciated by our student. Highly recommend Paola, excellent communication, friendly and helpful.How to live in Rome.

Carl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Manuela)

21 August 2025

This tour with Manuela was the best! She helped me experience places that I would have never known about or found on my own. She showed me hidden gems throughout the area and I was impressed with her knowledge of the history of the neighborhoods. Manuela is absolutely charming and the food was unbelievable! Wonderful Rome experience with Manuela!

Kristy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gianmaria)

19 August 2025

Gianmaria had great ideas of what we should eat - including 3 things that were on my must try list that I hadn’t gotten to yet. We loved his company. Great Tour Yummy Food

Liz🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Max)

17 August 2025

Max is a passionate fountain of knowledge with impeccable English. His delivery was engaging, comical and a must for any speaking tourists. Would 100% recommend. Italy’s greatest knowledge

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(About local Max)

15 August 2025

Our day with Max exploring Rome’s gems was the best day of our cruise! He was absolutely delightful and so knowledgeable. If you’re trying to decide, stop right here and book with Max!!! Thank you for this one of a kind experience Max❤️Max was amazing!!!

Debora🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

8 August 2025

We had a wonderful experience with Max touring Trastevere and the old Jewish neighborhood. He was very engaging. Our kids ages 12,17,19 really liked him and were drawn into the history of the area. I highly recommend Max. Trastevere and Jewish neighborhood tour

Vanessa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

7 August 2025

Vania is a thoughtful guide full of historic art and architectural information. She was flexible and able to adjust based on the needs of my daughter who was not up for the entire tour. Thoughtful and knowledgeable

Randi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

7 August 2025

Great tour guide and tour. Max was extremely knowledgeable and easy to ask questions of. He tailored tour to our need to walk slow due to some injuries and never rushed. He explained and pointed out everything. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with a great guide! Whole heartedly recommend him! Great Tour Guide!

Ferny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

31 July 2025

We had the best experience with Max as our tour guide in Rome. He somehow managed to keep both the adults and the kids totally engaged—which is no small feat. He wove history and culture into every step of the tour without it ever feeling like a lecture, and threw in fun facts and stories that really stuck with the kids. Max was incredibly thoughtful throughout—he even bought us coffees along the way (a very welcome surprise), and he was super flexible with our pace, which made everything feel relaxed and enjoyable. His recommendations were spot-on—so good, in fact, that we ended up booking two more days with him. Can’t recommend him enough. Max — THE GUIDE FOR ROME

Dan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Federica)

26 July 2025

Federica was a wonderful guide. Extremely knowledgeable about food. We tasted a lot of delicious food, learnt a lot and had fun. She was very kind to our 2 daughters and they loved the experience. Wonderful food experience

ph

(About local Manuela)

25 July 2025

It was a very nice tour with a friendly and open-minded guide. We ate some delicious food and explored the beautiful Trastevere district away from the crowds.Perfect !

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

25 July 2025

Vania was a great guide and took the time to 'show what you know' of her city, Roma. It would be difficult to squeeze in such an entire large city in the time allotted so it was an overview to experience more on your own itinerary/timetable. Vania was very detailed with sharing her knowledge of Roma and did exceptionally well at each site visited. We would recommend her to others to enhance their visit.Very enjoyable tour experience

Aurianne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

25 July 2025

Max knows his stuff. We threw varied and difficult questions his way. Max handled them all gracefully, generously, and confidently. Max connects well. He was in step with us and our needs. He’s personable, got a great sense of humor, and he’s a really cool human being. Simply put, Max is the perfect tour guide. We loved our time with him and could have spent 5 more hours with him! Top recommendation! You’ll be super happy with him!Superior Tour Guide

Antonia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

22 July 2025

We had a lovely time with Paola. She brought us to tons of local spots (and handled the interactions, which is more than we could do) and introduced us to absolutely delicious food. She also gave us historical background as she brought us through various sites. Absolutely recommend! Wonderful experience!

NEENA

(About local Paola)

20 July 2025

Paola was an incredible guide—warm, knowledgeable, and full of local insight that made my short visit to Rome truly unforgettable. In just a few hours, she brought the city to life, guiding me seamlessly through iconic sites like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. Her deep knowledge added so much meaning to each stop, and she tailored the experience perfectly to what I wanted to see. We ended our tour with an amazing lunch at Angie’s—an absolute gem I never would’ve found on my own. Grazie mille, Paola! You made my first time in Rome so special.Grazie mille Paola!

Maria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

14 July 2025

We had a great time with Paola. She showed us so many beautiful places, places we would have not discovered on our own. She was very flexible and customized her tour to us and allowed us to experience Rome in a wonderful way. We 100% recommend this tour with Paola. Great afternoon!

Olga🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

12 July 2025

We had the pleasure of exploring Rome with Paola as our guide, and she made the city come alive in the most engaging and insightful way. Her deep knowledge of Roman history, art, and culture was matched only by her warmth and enthusiasm. Paola struck the perfect balance between storytelling and historical detail, keeping everyone engaged and answering all our questions with patience and passion. She brought us to hidden corners we would’ve never found on our own and helped us appreciate the layers of history beneath Rome’s streets. This tour truly elevated our trip, and we left with a deeper appreciation for the Eternal City. Highly recommend booking a tour with Paola — she’s a gem! An unforgettable experience with Paola!

Aimee🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gianmaria)

9 July 2025

Our family of 4 had a great time touring the Rome city center with Gianmaria. He was friendly and knowledgeable and took us to several locations that we would have had difficulty finding on our own. It was a perfect overview of the heart of Rome on our first day in the Eternal City. Wonderful Tour!

Gilberto

(About local Manuela)

9 July 2025

We had never done a food tour before so we weren’t sure what to expect. Manuela was outstanding! We had two seniors with us and Manuela was able to adjust to help accommodate them. She took us to some really nice and interesting places and provided historical information on the locations we visited. Based on our senior’s limitations, Manuela was prepared and adjusted when necessary. Everything was delicious and we enjoyed ourselves. Make sure to come hungry! We highly recommend Manuela! Pleasant, accommodating, and flexible!

Megan🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Paola)

7 July 2025

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Paolo is fun, interesting and a great Roman story teller. We enjoyed walking down secret streets off the main tourist routes. Paolo had just the right amount of history to share - highlights and really memorable anecdotes. Our family loved this experience!Paolo is a GEM - like her tour!

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federica)

7 July 2025

We absolutely loved spending time with Federica on our first night in Rome. She is charming and very knowledgeable about the local food and beverage scene. We got to see a side of the city we would not have gone to otherwise and got to immerse ourselves in the vibe.Great experience!

Jennie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Max)

6 July 2025

A really interesting and very informative morning with Max. So many places we went which we wouldn’t have found ourselves. A very charming and knowledgeable guide who bought Ancient Rome alive. We loved every minute! Thankyou! A Great morning with Max!

Jenna🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Max)

5 July 2025

Max was a great guide. Super informative and fun. Managed the tour at a good pace especially in the heat!Great experience all around

Nisha🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Max)

5 July 2025

Alexandra🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Daniele)

4 July 2025

Daniele took us on an amazingly interesting walk through Rome. He showed us a few hidden gems and took us down classis Italian streets and took us down less touristy and busy streets. We would highly recommend you to book a trip with him. His knowledge of the area is vast and his recommendation for a good restaurant was on point. An informative walk in Rome with Daniele

Sheree🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Max)

1 July 2025

What an edible morning with Max! Our tour was customised to our interests and energy levels. Our daughters (ages 7,10,12) were kept entertained and engaged throughout. Definitely fun and fact-filled. Don’t hesitate to book with Max, you won’t be disappointed!Treat of a tour with Max

Amish

(About local Paola)

1 July 2025

Paola was a very good guide for my wife and I. She went through a lot of places with us and gave good explanations on each site. She also gave us good local knowledge and some nice little tips whilst in Rome. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommended.Rome in a day

Julie🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Max)

29 June 2025

First time in Rome and first time using With Locals. This is a private tour in every sense and we couldn’t be happier with our experience with Max! He tailored everything to our preferences (including breakfast place recommendations and switching meeting place to our Trastevere neighbourhood). With our two boys (15 & 11) and in an actual heatwave, Max made sure we saw all the key sights, found us shade and water (and gelato) along the way and held their attention the whole time. His knowledge of history, culture, religion, art and literature was so impressive and he peppered it all with hidden gems and local history stories off the beaten track. This was the best start to our Rome visit and Max’s recommendations helped us fill the next day too. No hesitation in highly recommending Max! Best possible introduction to Rome

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

29 June 2025

He had a wonderful time walking with and learning from Max. He is incredibly engaging, crazy smart, but has the agility to communicate with individuals of all ages and interests. Max knows art, architecture, philosophy, history….but you could have a whole normal conversation with him, and never know he is such an adapt intellectual. He is very easy to talk to, and we absolutely loved spending time with him! I would suggest him to guide any tour, he will really make you think or he can just make you laugh! Players choice…thank you, Max!!Max is Fantastic!

Jessica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Vania)

28 June 2025

Vania is very knowledgable and enthusiastic. Great tour, highly recommend. Great tour

Jessica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federica)

28 June 2025

Federica was a great host, local spots that you would not know about with fabulous food. Warm and welcoming. Can’t recommend enough.Excellent local guide

Leanne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Paola)

26 June 2025

Paola was marvellous! She met us punctually & showed us so many more excellent points of interest than we could have imagined we could cover in three hours. We saw history, local culture & even strayed on to politics & identity. We did not fee crowded or rushed, it was most enjoyable & interesting. A taste of supli in a tiny local favourite cafe was a highlight. We asked Paola for a recommendation on a local bar where she ended our tour with a chat & then farewelled us to sit, reflect & people-watch. Perfecto! Charming, passionate local perspective.

Kari🇺🇸 United States

(About local Romain)

24 June 2025

From start to finish, Romain gave us an incredible experience. He didn’t just guide us through delicious bites—he shared the rich history behind every street and dish, answering all our questions with patience and passion. What made it even more special was how flexible and personalized the tour felt. Whether it was tracking down a specific dish we were craving (hello, fried artichoke—so good!) or taking a break when we needed one, Romain made sure the day was exactly what we wanted. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen, and the conversations along the way were just as memorable as the food. If you're in Rome and want more than just a generic tour, Romain is your guy. Highly recommend!Unforgettable– History, Flavor, and Heart!

Elaine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Paola)

22 June 2025

Paola was very flexible and agreed to meet me at my hotel rather than her usual meeting place and she adapted the tour accordingly. She showed me many hidden gems and despite a very warm day in Rome we covered a lot of ground and gave me lots of good information.Flexibilty and knowledge

Sara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

18 June 2025

Max was a great tour guide, he was very attentive and patient with our family of 5 (kids 5,10 & 16) asking if we needed a rest or to stop for water on a very hot day! Max is full of information about Rome and so happy to be sharing, even had local recommendations for restaurants and other places to see that he shared.Excellent Tour Guide, great with our kids!

gazella🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

16 June 2025

Paola was a great guide through Rome. She was very accommodating and showed us some beautiful parts of Rome that we would not have found on our own. I highly recommend her especially if you want to see some things off the beaten path. Wonderful Rome tour

Dino🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

13 June 2025

Max did a terrific job with our group that varied from 10 years old to 68 years old! He paced the journey just right for us and was very prepared with our requests and ideas. It was like strolling around with a good, old-time friend. He had such a great handle on a variety of topics and historical contexts, and his English was phenomenal. We had a very educational and memorable day because of Max. Charming Historian!

Allison

(About local Max)

11 June 2025

This was our first time using the With Locals platform. We loved that we got to pick our guide and that we were put in contact with him after booking, allowing for easy communication. Our group was a mix of people who had been to Rome before and some who hadn’t, including two small children ages 5 and 3. Max was able to put together a tour that kept everyone entertained. He was extremely patient with our two children. He showed us a wonderful toy store and played games with the children along the tour. We were able to see all of the main highlights in the city center with some hidden gems for those of us who had been to Rome before. We really could not have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Max to anyone visiting Rome in the future. Thank you again Max for an afternoon well spent!!Afternoon in Rome

Lacey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisa)

11 June 2025

Elisa really exceeded all of our expectations! We were in Rome for a quick day and a half on our Honeymoon tour, so we wanted a lay of the land and to see most things but how?! She was an ultimate life saver after a tour we booked cancelled, she took it upon herself to last minute show up for us to make sure we had a fantastic trip. We rented E Bikes and she was able to take us to every major stop you want to see in Rome, we even got gelato, took us the back roads to see how the locals do, pointed out coffee shops to head back to, and not to mention she made sure we got a great photo at each spot. She is also very knowledgeable about her home and gave us some good facts. Do not miss out on this friendly, kind, and funny woman! Book with her if you want a better way to see all of Rome! Elisa, you made our trip so fantastic and we will be talking about our memories with you for life—thank you!!Worth the price! Best overview of Rome!

Temple🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

10 June 2025

Paola, was interested and engaged. Her love and passion for Rome’s history was the highlight of the tour and infectious. We fell in love with Trastevere.An interesting tour