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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 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Français, 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 9 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. Sabores del recorrido gastronómico callejero y del mercado:

   En este tour gastronómico, no solo explorarás Roma, sino que también visitarás una zona de la ciudad conocida por su gastronomía: Testaccio. ¡Sigue a tu guía local a este paraíso gastronómico donde te esperan de 6 a 8 degustaciones de comida y bebida!

4. De 6 a 8 catas:

   Este tour incluye de 6 a 8 degustaciones de comida y bebida. Tu guía local ha seleccionado cada una de ellas basándose en su pasión por la comida y su conocimiento de la ciudad. ¡Disfruta solo de los bocados más auténticos que la ciudad ofrece!

5. Los clásicos:

   Un recorrido gastronómico por Roma no estaría completo sin los platos más típicos y apreciados de la ciudad. ¡Disfruta de los clásicos supplì y pecorino romano y saboréalos con su auténtico sabor local!

6. Los favoritos de los locales:

   Descubre más de la gastronomía local probando algunos de los platos favoritos de los lugareños. Prueba comida única, típica de la zona, seleccionada por tu anfitrión local, ¡y descubre por qué les encanta!

7. Bebidas típicas:

   Con bebidas incluidas en las degustaciones, ¡esta auténtica experiencia se enriquece con el auténtico espíritu local! Tu anfitrión local te saciará la sed con una selección de bebidas locales.

8. Aspectos destacados del área:

   Este tour es más que solo comida, ¡es una experiencia cultural! Entre paradas gastronómicas, descubra los lugares destacados de la zona para una experiencia completa que saciará su apetito por Roma. Desde comida y bebida, hasta lugares imprescindibles y lugares de interés locales, ¡este tour lo tiene todo!

9. Alternativa vegetariana:

   ¿Buscas una alternativa vegetariana? ¡Es posible! El tour incluye degustaciones alternativas que se adaptan a tus preferencias. ¡Solo avísale a tu anfitrión!

10. ¿Dieta especial o alergias?:

    Si sigues una dieta especial o tienes alergia a algún alimento específico, ¡infórmaselo a tu anfitrión! Lo tendrán en cuenta para que disfrutes de una experiencia agradable y segura.

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

Amish

(About local Paola)

1 julio 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

Jessica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Vania)

28 junio 2025

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

Jessica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federica)

28 junio 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 junio 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 junio 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 junio 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

gazella🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

16 junio 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

Temple🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

10 junio 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

Christy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

10 junio 2025

Lia is a wonderful guide — knowledgeable, kind, and great with our teenagers! Highly recommend! Wonderful way to experience Rome!

judith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

8 junio 2025

Vania was experienced and fun. She utilized her lifetime in Rome to guide us through the ins and outs of the city. Churches, art, food, hidden gems, and great recommendations for the reminder of our trip. I am thankful for her time and would recommend her tours!Amazing complete tour

Mary Jo

(About local Vania)

8 junio 2025

Vania was a kind and welcoming tour guide. She took us to some beautiful churches we would never have found on our own. And she introduced us to amazing pizza.Introduction to Roma

Shee-Chang🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

7 junio 2025

Myself, my wife and our daughter thoroughly enjoyed our time with Vania who is a real Roman. We did the tour in the early evening and the amount of food that we tasted was more than enough for our usual evening meal. Vania steered us to foods and flavors that are uniquely Roman. The small establishments that she chose for us were a testament to the artisanal nature of their craft and also ones that she frequents with her family and friends. Vania finished our tour atop Janiculum Hill with a wonderful evening view of Rome - a fitting end to our first day in Rome.Real Food Tour With A Real Roman

Mark

(About local chiara)

4 junio 2025

Chiara was the best guide I’ve ever had! Great tour & great food and wine. We learned a lot about the Italian culture and how to spot out good & touristy restaurants. Chiara was super knowledgeable and sweet, definitely recommend taking the tour with her!the best guide ever had!

Unknown

(About local Gianmaria)

28 mayo 2025

Gianmaria was super friendly! We felt really comfortable with him and we felt that we were visiting a friend from Rome. He knows all the secrets of the town and he also has a good taste of food as we went to the places that he recommended to us to eat and the food was a proper italian experience! Thank you Gianmaria! Super!!!

Jane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniele)

27 mayo 2025

Daniele was so pleasant, knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed our time with him.Couldn't have been better

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

26 mayo 2025

The food tour with Paola was wonderful. The great variety of tastings of typical Roman food was amazing but she also provided lots of history and facts about Rome. Her love of the city certainly showed. Her experience and knowledge of the area we toured was amazing - we saw little courtyards, alleyways, architecture and ancient sites we never would have found on our own. Thank you Paola!Wonderful tour with Paola

gazella🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gianmaria)

25 mayo 2025

Gianmaria, gave us a wonderful tour of Roman food. We had samples of the local pizza, cheese, pork, gelato and more. Throughout the tour he provided information about each area and food. We enjoyed the afternoon with Gianmaria immensely. Wonderful food tour in Rome

Olaf

(About local Romain)

25 mayo 2025

Auf unserer Rom Städtetour Anfang Mai 2025, haben wir Romain für eine 5 Stunden Full Coverage Rome City Tour gebucht. Zuerst einmal möchten wir uns noch einmal bei Romain für seine unglaubliche Flexibilität und seinen Kundenservice bedanken, da wir aufgrund von Anreiseproblemen erst mit 8 Stunden Verspätung in Rom eingetroffen sind und den vereinbarten Termin mit Romain nicht einhalten konnten. Internet sei Dank, klappte die direkte Kommunikation und Romain hat uns angeboten die Tour zu splitten, so das wir am Anreisetag 2 Stunden und am Folgetag 3 Stunden das Vergnügen hatten uns von Romain fachkundig, mit vielen Anekdoten und Hintergrundinformationen versehen, durch diese erstaunliche Stadt führen zu lassen. Oft liefen wir abseits der überlaufenen Touristenattraktionen, entdeckten versteckte Hinterhöfe, gingen kleine, schmale Gassen entlang, um plötzlich wieder auf einer belebten Piazza heraus zu kommen um dann in der nächsten Gasse weitere Jahrhundert alte Säulen und von außen völlig unscheinbare Gebäude, kaum als Kirche zu identifizieren, zu entdecken, die dem Besucher viele Malereien und andere Schätze bereit hält. Wir können nur jedem, der eine Städtetour abseits der normalen Wege sucht ( Closseum, Vatikan etc. sind groß genug, die findet man auch allein ;) ) eine ausgedehnte Tour mit Romain absolut empfehlen und würden diese auch jederzeit wieder buchen, da es noch viel mehr zu sehen gibt. 11 von 10 Sternen.Full Coverage mit Romain. Jederzeit wieder

Meredith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Manuela)

21 mayo 2025

Manuela was incredible. First she was considerate to our slow moving group. Second she adjusted her original plan based on what our groups preferences were. She was kind, friendly, very knowledgeable, and overall just a how to spend the tour with. She also included some incredible history bits throughout the tour that added to the food portions. Our group was introduced to some of the most unique and authentic foods to Rome! I would recommend her every time!!!! Amazing food and tour experience

Edith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

20 mayo 2025

Paola was awesome. She took me around on her vespa for part of my tour so I got to see a lot more than just walking around. She was fun and insightful and was the perfect beginning to my Rome vacation.

Cheyenne

(About local chiara)

14 mayo 2025

Chiara was such a gem - patient and gave us info about areas we visited. Street food is such an amazing way to discover the city! Also love that we visited local sustainable places compared to chains. Food was very good. Most memorable for us was the fried artichoke and graffe *chef’s kiss* Had the most extraordinary experience when a seagull stole a meatball!! Hahahaha was such a laugh!Chiara was such a gem

Kathryn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Daniele)

12 mayo 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Daniele - seeing fabulous art, ancient structures and hidden gems, combined with great storytelling and some excellent restaurant, coffee and gelato recommendations. Such a fabulous introduction to Rome - definitely want to return to Rome to see what you’d introduce us to on a second visit! Wonderful tour with Daniele

D&K

(About local chiara)

10 mayo 2025

Our guide, Chiara, was very friendly and had the right pace for the day. She answered our questions and kept us moving, but did not feel rushed. We liked that she focuses on local establishments (not chains) and has relationships with local vendors. The market was great to explore (Clare gave us time to shop, too!) and we loved seeing the restaurant's wine cellar. I liked that this tour spent more quality time in a particular area, rather than running around trying to see all the attractions. I would recommend this tour to others as a great way to get to know a neighborhood that is a bit off the beaten tourist track in Romegood way to explore the Testaccio area

Alessandra

(About local chiara)

10 mayo 2025

Chiara was a wonderful guide - personable, knowledgable, and allowed us to experience the food authentically and completely without judgement. She is clearly very passionate about the food, but at the same time had a very unbiased and objective perspective about italian culture and history, which I appreciated. This isn't my first trip to Italy, so I wasn't sure how much new information I would learn, but I actually learned a lot of new and interesting tidbits as part of the tour, while also trying some of the highest quality, carefully curated foods around Rome. I'm so glad to have kicked off my trip with this tour, because now I can continue the rest of my trip with valuable recommendations and learningsChiara was a wonderful guide

Jennifer

(About local Daniele)

9 mayo 2025

A casual stroll about the city, but worth every turn and dodged Vespa! We were shown epic churches, wine shops, lunch places and local spots! We ended up going back for lunch / espresso at recommended spots! Epic! We were shown “off the tourist” path things- details you can research unless a local shares the details! Highly recommend and will book next time here for further info to Rome! Worth it in so many ways!

Beth

(About local chiara)

9 mayo 2025

I took a tour with Chiara, and what can I say: five stars and above! Not only did she create a custom tour for me, but she really went out of her way to make sure I had not just an experience but a quality time with a friend. Her knowledge of history and food (she is a food archaeologist!) is outstanding! She made me see Rome with new eyes, and made me live like a true Roman. I've fallen so in love with the culture, I'm going to take Italian and Italian culture classes with her! I cannot recommend Chiara enough. I look forward to more adventures with her. Definitely now I have a new friend in town :) thank you Chiara! The food archaeologist to have as a friend

Christine

(About local chiara)

7 mayo 2025

This is an excellent experience forn any foodie out there. Incredibly tasting meeting local italian businesses, we went back to taste a few again the next day! Thanks Chiara for your enthusiasm and excellent knowledge in both the food and history of italy!Excellent experience

Rebecca

(About local Paola)

6 mayo 2025

Paola was an amazing local tour guide! We saw neighborhoods and city squares we never would’ve known existed without her! She was knowledgeable and knew her way around which created an experience of Rome unknown to most visitors!! We appreciated her excellence very much.Amazing Experience

Maureen🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Romain)

5 mayo 2025

My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful evening in Testaccio with Romain. The food was delicious, the area was super nice and Romain did it in German for us. Thank you! Relaxed Foodtour in Testaccio

Mathew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

5 mayo 2025

I originally engaged Lia for a tour of the Vatican. With the death of the Pope, the Vatican was closed for the date we were supposed to visit. With ease, Lia was able to create a new itinerary which ended up being an amazing tour of many of Rome's best sites, while working around a funeral procession going on around us. Possibly my favorite was stopping at a cafe where she taught me about the Italian way to enjoy an espresso! Thank you for an amazing experience! Highly recommended guide.Amazing guide!

Christian🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Daniele)

4 mayo 2025

Daniele was a very friendly guide who did a wonderful tour through Villa Borghese with us as we asked for a personalized tour through the gardens within the city with him. We knows his city very well and could answer all of our questions holding a diploma in architectur. He adapted the tour spontaneously to things we were interested in. He speaks perfect English, we had a wonderful conversation and we learned a lot during the tour! He gave us some recommendations for the next day and we weren’t disappointed at all. We can warmly recommend him for a tour through Rome! Thank you very much for the afternoon we spent together, Daniele!Wonderful walk through Villa Borghese

Beeraucrat

(About local chiara)

29 abril 2025

exceptional experience! It's food, culture and physical activity all in one-the perfect mix on vacation. Our guide, Chiara, was very well informed and very passionate about sharing the foods and traditions of Rome, and Testaccio in particular. We actually did another really memorable tour with her five years ago in Prati and it was a real pleasure to reconnect on this trip!the best way to explore the neighborhood

Anneloes🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Federica)

28 abril 2025

We really enjoyed our night with Federica. She showed us the real Roman food! And we all, including the kids, loved the different bites she presented to us. In the mean while we had a wonderfull walk through Travestere! Thanks Federica for showing us the real Roman food and life!A wonderful taste of the real Roman food!

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Romain)

28 abril 2025

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Tag mit Romain. Durch die besondere Situation in der Stadt ( Beerdigung des Papstes), haben wir auch eine besondere Tour mit Romain erlebt- so ein wenig die „Hidden Places“ von Rom erlebt ! Unser Fußmarsch führte uns eben nicht zu den „ Highlights“ für Touristen, sondern vorbei an kleineren Kirchen und Brunnen, durch herrliche Viertel - mit besonderer Architektur, bis hin in den wunderschönen Park um die Villa Borghese mit dem Abschluss auf dem Besucheraussichtspunkt und dem fantastischen Ausblick auf Rom ! Romain war toll !! Zum einen verfügte er über enormes Wissen- ohne uns damit zu überladen - beantwortete jede unserer Fragen, kurzum, erlebten wir ein auf uns persönlich eingestelltes Programm. Zum Kaffee hat er uns auch noch eingeladen 😀, daher : immer gerne wieder, es hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht . Vielen lieben DankImmer wieder gerne mir Romain

Lisa🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Manuela)

27 abril 2025

Partecipare al food tour di Roma con Manuela è stata un’esperienza indimenticabile! Fin dal primo momento, si è dimostrata accogliente, preparata e appassionata del suo lavoro. Il suo amore per la cucina romana traspare in ogni tappa del tour, tra racconti curiosi, aneddoti storici e consigli autentici. Ogni assaggio è stato scelto con cura, dai supplì più croccanti alla pizza e mortazza più buona che abbia mai provato. Manuela ci ha guidato nei posti meno turistici, quelli veri, frequentati dai romani, dove ogni morso raccontava una storia. La sua conoscenza sia gastronomica che culturale ha arricchito il percorso, trasformando una semplice passeggiata in un viaggio tra sapori e tradizioni. Consiglio il tour di Manuela a chiunque voglia scoprire la vera anima culinaria di Roma, lontano dai soliti percorsi turistici. È stato come vivere la città attraverso il palato, accompagnati da un’amica del posto. Un’esperienza che rifarei senza esitazione!Roma at its best!

Gayla

(About local Lia Beatrice)

26 abril 2025

Lia Beatrice was such a great guide. She was able to accommodate a schedule change due to a missed flight. Her knowledge and enthusiasm was amazing! I am so glad to have met her.Fabulous tour

Sascha🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Lia Beatrice)

25 abril 2025

Lia is a wonderful guide, very kind and flexible - combining my needs and those of my 11 y.o. son in her stories and explanations.The best way to explore the Musei Vaticani

Louise

(About local Romain)

24 abril 2025

Totally would do this again! History and food knowledge was amazing will definitely do something g like this again!!! Wish we had done it the first night to make the most of the info!! Excellent Rome Food Tour

Emma🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Daniele)

23 abril 2025

We enjoyed our tour we were 2 adults and a 10 year old child. All were engaged by sights and story telling and returned later to the places Danielle showed us. Thanks Daniele

Helen🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Daniele)

22 abril 2025

We were delighted to spend time walking around with Daniele. He was kind enough to meet us in our hotel which was a bit away from the usual areas. We went into churches that we would definitely have missed without him. We also caught the changing of the guard at the presidential palace and had a nice beer and a chat in a rooftop bar. Daniele gave us some tips on some other things to see while we were in Rome which were really useful. We highly recommend Daniele as a guide.Daniele is a pleasure to spend time with

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(About local Lia Beatrice)

20 abril 2025

Lia was a great guide who brought the history of Rome to life and made the amazing Roman ruins understandable and interesting with her architectural explanations and historical background. Highly recommended!

Lonneke

(About local Daniele)

18 abril 2025

Daniele showed us the hidden gems of Rome. He led us with a mix charm, catching anecdotes and interesting fact. He was flexible, kind and I would recommend him for sure! Great guide!

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gianmaria)

18 abril 2025

Me, my wife and teenage daughter had a fantastic food tour of Trastevere with Gianmaria. He is passionate about the food and history of Rome. He brought us to some of his favorite spots, we tasted some great local favorites. We had a great time exploring with Gianmaria.Walking tour of Trastevere

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniele)

14 abril 2025

This was more than just a food tour! Daniele provided great insight and background to off the beaten track areas which we would have missed otherwise. Fantastic Evening!

Verified

(About local Manuela)

12 abril 2025

The tour was amazing! Emanuela the guide was perfect. Nice, interesting and full of stories and culinary tips. The neighborhood is very special and the Testaccio market is a place you don't usually go to alone. Highly recommended!Amazing tour!

kameron

(About local chiara)

12 abril 2025

This was the PERFECT food tour! We got to have so much food AND wine! No skimping on the wine either. Chiara was an amazing tour guide! I felt like I was being guided by a friend. She was awesome and we had the best time! Everything was so good. We also never had to wait and everything was perfectly paced. We weren’t rushed and got to truly enjoy everything. I would do this exact tour again. The supplì was so good!! I highly recommend doing this tour! Great for foodies and they even make accommodations for dietary restrictions!an amazing food tour

Aaron

(About local Romain)

11 abril 2025

An excellent journey through the Trastevere area. Romain our guide offered insightful history of the area, as well as sharing a vast knowledge of the history and technique used to make the food we ate. And the food we ate was all exceptional.Excellent journey through history and food

Horloo🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Daniele)

10 abril 2025

I’m a bit late writing this review, but I still often think about the mini tour my partner and I did with Daniele in late February. The slower pace was exactly what we needed, it gave us space to take in the beauty of Rome without rushing, and to really appreciate the city from a local’s perspective. Daniele’s thoughtful, relaxed style made the experience feel authentic and personal. He introduced us to several local spots for snacks, all of which we loved—especially the Trapizzino! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something genuine and unrushed.Walk with Daniele was just what we needed

Rebecca

(About local Daniele)

7 abril 2025

Daniele personalized the tour to our specific interests. We visited places we would not have found on our own. We stopped in a local wine shop for a glass of wine and a cafe for espresso. he spoke about the frescos and gave us a history on Rome. We explored alleys and stopped in a garden in a library. We appreciated Daniele asking what we wanted in the tour.Fantastico walking tour with Daniele

Hayden

(About local chiara)

4 abril 2025

Absolutely amazing! Chiara - our wonderful host and guide - aswered all of our questions, no matter if it was about hidden historical landmarks she showed us along the tour, about the DELICIOUS food we tried all night, or even personal questions about Chiara, herself. This tour is an absolute necessity to find local, true Roman cuisine and wil be a highlight of your trip. basically, the tour is just as full as your stomachs will be by then end of it allAbsolutely amazing!