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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Pisa through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Pisa satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Pisa, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 local Tastings
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

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 At the entrance of Palazzo dell'Orologio - Pisa 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. Food Introduction

   This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

4. Locals’ Favorites

   Kickstart your time in Pisa by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like Cecina and Torta coi bischeri picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Pisa. Check out Campo Santo, Piazza dei Miracoli and more city highlights along the way

6. Food Recommendations

   With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Pisa. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

7. 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 consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

8. 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

Jesse🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

9 October 2024

We had a wonderful time in Italy, but without a doubt, one of the highlights of our trip was the tour with Emma. Her food tour was not only steeped with Italian history and lessons in the language, but also on the local culture. Emma went above + beyond to personalize the experience based on our interests and preferences. It was a thoughtful tour through the citys culinary “landscape”, with a perfect balance of sweet + savory, w/ wine tasting, and visits to hidden gems we never would have found on our own. Yay! Emma herself was a delight— she was outgoing, friendly, and effortlessly funny. She exudes a charm that is distinctly Italian, blending warmth + wit in a way that made us feel immediately at ease. Her humor was infectious, and her passion for sharing the local food and culture left us wanting more. It wasn’t just a tour; it felt like we were exploring with a friend; really!What A Time!

Christian

(About local Emma)

29 September 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Emma. It was a "down to earth" and authentic walk through parts of Pisa with snacks different places. We can only recommend this way of seeing parts of the city we would otherwise not have seen.A nice way to see Pisa

Tim🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Emma)

19 September 2024

It was a couple of super interesting and especially tasty hours with Emma. She let us taste things, which we would never have discovered ourselves. Thanks again.A fantastic day!

Nathan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

16 December 2022

Emma is a really dynamic woman. She, her husband and son hosted us for a tremendous multi-course dinner at their quaint apartment in a wonderful area of Rome. We were their with our five children and all went extremely well, very real like new friends coming together. She showed us her techniques as well as old family recipes. It was a real real experience we will not forget. Thank you again so much Emma for hosting us from your new friends in Park City, Utah.

Harriet🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Emma)

22 May 2022

Emma uses a very effective, colorful teaching method. My husband didn’t know any Italian; now he feels much more confident on the long road to fluency and so do I knowing a little Italian. Emma also took us on a walking tour in a very nice, quiet and green neighborhood with only students and local people. Fnally she introduced us to an Enoteca with magnificent wines and local food. Thank you Emma for a lovely experience and we hope to see you again.Sunny plunge into the Italian language

sheila🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

30 December 2019

Emma was very flexible and changed the experience to meet our time needs and combined Italian with cooking for us. The food was phenomenal and now we are in Siena and catching many words we would not have if we hadn't taken her class! (: If I go back to Rome I hope she is still doing this! (: Emma's cooking and Italian

Priscilla🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

2 January 2019

We had a wonderful traditional Christmas dinner with Emma and company! Not only was the food prepared perfectly, Emma had paired each dish with a wine and taught us about the origins of each dish we enjoyed. It was truly an incredible and unique experience to sit and enjoy a home-cooked meal with people from around the world. We left very full and very happy! We highly recommend this opportunity for any occasion!!We LOVED dining with Emma!!!

Capucine

(About local Emma)

14 September 2018

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Italy for the first time with 5 of my girlfriends. The very first excursion we scheduled was our dinner with Emma through Eating with Locals. Words cannot express what an awesome evening and experience our dinner with Emma was. We arrived on time and the table was set, waiting for us to devour our 4 course meal. Each meal was carefully prepared and delicious and there was no shortage of extras. We also had amazing wine and after dinner drinks. Emma was a gracious host and an amazing source of information for us first timers. I plan on visiting Italy again asap and will definitely book another dinner with Eating with Locals. Thank you Emma for a magical evening. Regards, CapucineDinner for 6 Divas

tamara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

11 September 2018

Our experience with Emma was fantastic! There were 6 of us traveling as a group as well as one other person she was hosting at her apartment. Emma was very communicative before and after our experience with her. She made a really tasty 4 course traditional Italian meal that consisted of Antipasti, Pasta, Meat and Dessert. We had great wine and after dinner Aparatifs. I loved her cozy apartment which was super clean, warm and inviting. I highly recommended this type of experience especially if booking with Emma. She’s a wonderful cook and host, with lively fun conversation! Thank you Emma!! 😘Awesome Dinner! Awesome Host!

frank🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

6 September 2018

We spent 3 hours with Emma and enjoyed every minute with her. I highly recommend that you spend some time with her when you are in Rome. Emma. A wonderful time with emma

Ted🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

19 July 2018

Wonderful dinner with Emma - true Italian cuisine and inspired wines to match. My family truly enjoyed our meal, but even more we enjoyed Emma's conversation. She explained the courses, and talked about the markets where she shopped for our meal. Each course had a wine we could see that she had thoughtfully paired to make the tastes come alive on the palate. SInce I am a hobbyist chef myself, I marveled at the preparation - seemingly simple, but so perfectly executed. You will not find better roasted peppers in any trattoria, and the risotto was kissed with red wine. Her potatoes were a perfectly roasted - crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. For dessert - Emma paired a chocolate sweet with an inspired wine we had never before tasted, and we ended up taking pictures of the label in the faint hope of finding it in America. Emma was a wonderful host, with interesting conversation and a beautiful setting. We hope to connect her to our friends and family when they visit Rome. You simply MUST find a way to book this dinner with Emma - it will lead to an unforgettable evening!A golden evening of wine, dinner and great

Paula🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

1 May 2018

My coworker and myself enjoyed Emma immensely. Emma was well prepared - yes had a very approachable, easy going demeanor. She made learning Italian fun and manageable. I would definitely recommend Emma and this WithLocal tour for anyone interested in an evening of language lessons and some local wine tasting.An evening learning Italian and enjoying t

Barb🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

30 April 2018

It was a great way to start our travels in Italy, learning Italian with Emma!When in Rome...

Anne🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Emma)

7 April 2018

Emma is an excellent teacher who made learning Italian fun. She's patient, very flexible and has a lot of experience. She has interesting material to structure the class but at the same time she makes it all quite informal. I can't believe how much Italian I learned in such a short time. She knows some pretty cool places to drink wine too! I highly recommend her. Italian classes with Emma

Timi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

6 February 2018

We requested Emma for a semi customer tour. We only had one day in Rome. She combined a food tour and learn Italian tour. We had a very good time with Emma. She gave us some history, taught us about the food we tried. And the whole time she taught us Italian. She had study guides with her and flash cards. We tried food we didn't even know we should try. It was a very good tour and we highly recommend Emma. Fantastic afternoon

Shawn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

27 January 2018

Enjoying previous times my husband and I have dined with locals during our travels, we wanted our adult children to experience how wonderful it was too.... so I searched for the perfect host. Enter Emma! After a few email exchanges and as we worked through the menu Emma made the best suggestion ever— she asked if we wanted to have a different wine with each course! Wine with every course and a willingness to take on a family of 8, that was it—I booked her! Getting to Emma’s apartment the night of the dinner was incredibly easy and when we were buzzed into the building there was this wonderful smell that we followed right to Emma’s door! All the food was AMAZING! From the first plate to dessert everything was perfectly and beautifully prepared and presented. And her wine pairings....were spot on! The time passed so quickly with all the food, wine and conversation—before we knew it, it was time to leave. Everyone truly enjoyed themselves. Emma, thank-you so much for inviting all of us into your lovely home, being a wonderful cook, a wonderful hostess and a genuinely nice person. (We liked you immediately!) Before we arrived, the young adults were apprehensive about what to expect but as the night went on they began to understand how unique and special it was to not only visit a place but to visit with the people. Thank-you for your hospitality and for making the dine with a local experience something they now want to incorporate into their future travels!Simply Wonderful!

Thomas and paula🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

10 January 2018

Emma is a warm and engaging person who will put you at ease from the start. For us it was perfect. This was our 6th visit to Rome and each time we wished we could speak just a little bit. One of us is shy and self conscious about trying to speak Italian - Emma eased us into some basics and as the night progressed, so did our ability to understand and to pronounce. Of course a little wine along the way did not hurt! Emma receives our highest praise from two Americans who are seasoned travelers and fussy. Grazie mille Emma! Hope to see you in Boston someday.Truly enjoyable!

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

20 June 2017

Taking my 25 year old daughter to Italy was my life long dream. My daughter's dream was to meet and speak with someone from Italy. She was learning Italian online, but really wanted to speak with a real Italian. Emma was fantastic in making this dream come true. Wine for the parents, Italian for all of us and a wonderful stroll through the historic streets of Rome. Emma is warm friendly and a wonderful teacher. Could not have been a better day. If we were every back in Italy, we would like to take Emma's "Dinner Tour", through WithLocals. A customized trip with Emma

Maria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emma)

8 May 2017

Wow - I had high expectations, but Emma even exceeded those. Emma is warm, bright, and personable. She was in contact with me to confirm plans early, and when I had a last minute change she was very flexible. We met in the section of Rome called Monti, which I was not familiar with, so this was an added bonus. We started the lesson with a walk around Monti - speaking only in Italian. My sister and I can speak well enough to be understood, but far from correctly. Working with Emma was like having a conversation, with someone gently correcting you along the way. She was always kind and constructive, and explained to you the reasons for the error. We stopped to sit at a lovely spot, and Emma had a great structured lesson. It was geared perfectly to our level, and my sister and I really learned a lot. We finished the lesson at a little wine bar, and both my sister and I were a bit sad that we had to rush off - it would have been very easy for us to hang out with Emma. We both felt that not only did we get a great lesson, learned a new part of town, but we also made a new friend. If I could give her more than a 10 I would. Absolutely amazing!!!

Hlf🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Emma)

28 January 2017

What a wonderful evening in Emma's apartment. We where 17 people from Norway going for an evening to Emma. We had a splendid evening with all the tasty food. And she was afraid it was to little food!!! It was plenty ! Emma's sister and Emma's boyfriend was there and they where all so friendly and nice! This was the best experience of food we had in Rome ! Easy to find with the underground. We all was so happy after this wonderful evening !! Thank you Emma your food is best and you are a Fantastic host Fantastic home made food

Caroline

(About local Emma)

8 November 2016

Many thanks to Emma for making this afternoon most enjoyable. I had been to Rome before and wanted a different way to rediscover the city. This walking tour is a perfect opportunity not only to taste great and typical roman food but also to talk "with locals". The conversation was easy going and the time flew by. The tasting was done at local shops that make there own food: chocolate, gelato, fried artichoke, pizza, cheese, pasties, etc. I do not hesitate to recommend this tour and Emma. Amazing afternoon

Cathy🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Emma)

2 November 2016

My husband and I spent a lovely few hours with Emma last evening on the 10 tastes tour. Even though some of the places she wanted to take us to were closed (it was a holiday in Rome) Emma quickly came up with alternatives. It is a great tour to do when you first arrive in the city as it is a fun way to figure out the streets and sights. Thank you Emma!💛Wonderful evening

Andy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Emma)

31 October 2016

The tour was tailored to our needs in every aspect. She allowed us time to explore and whilst we overran she was never ever rushed. I would highly recommend and would use her again.Emma is a very nice host!

Margaret🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Emma)

25 October 2016

Emma meet my husband and I and took us on the most amazing food tour, we sampled all sort of beautiful foods from the area. We really enjoyed our tour with Emma which was very informative. Emma is a lovely person and fantastic guide, I would be happy to recommend her. Thankyou Emma for a great tour.Fantastic tour with Emma

Mette

(About local Emma)

23 October 2016

We spent 4 hours together with Emma in Rome, wisiting around 10 small beautifull places for tasting food and she was the BEST Company and guide to spent time with. Lovely and dedicated and all 4 of us just enjoyed the time with her :) Cosy tour with Emma

Hanspeter

(About local Emma)

21 October 2016

unique, very interesting, very professional and delightful tastings and dishes. emma is a wonderful person and a lovely guide. thanks a lot, isabel + hanspeterA customized trip with Emma

gerardo

(About local Emma)

20 October 2016

Next time myself & my wife visit Rome, we will know what to look for. Thanks to Emma for introducing us to food & places, nook & crannies with a flavor of history that we won't experience playing as tourist. To appreciate Rome...more, go where locals go, eat where locals eat.Locals for 4 hours

Emma

(About local Emma)

12 October 2016

The food tour with Emma was the definite highlight of our 3 days in Rome! Emma not only gave us a great insight into Roman cuisine but she also gave us an opportunity to explore some hidden corners of Rome we might not otherwise have seen and shared some great stories on Roman culture and history. We had a great time with her. Oh and each of the tastings were absolutely fantastic, you will definitely not go hungry! Would hugely recommend this for anyone looking to sample great food and gain a proper insight into Roman life beyond the usual tourist traps.Food & History

Debra

(About local Emma)

8 October 2016

We had as wonderful food tour with Emma. Not only did we try some delicious and different food but we saw really interesting neighorbourhoods. Emma provided really interesting information about the foods as well as some of the history of the area. Would definately recommend taking Emma's tour. A customized trip with Emma

Malte

(About local Emma)

1 October 2016

We enjoyed the tour a lot!!!great!

Caroline🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Emma)

28 September 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting Emma and learn to speak Italian in a quaint cafe in Rome. Emma was a wonderful teacher with her engaging and kind manner and she taught me the basics of the language to converse with shop owners, ordering in restaurants and getting around. Many thanks to Emma for such a fun experience.Wonderful experience

Branigan

(About local Emma)

25 September 2016

Emma was a fantastic host and showed us all the different little places in the city streets to get typical roman foods. She was very knowledgeable and friendly throughout - and we were definitely full following our tour! We enjoyed our time with her immensely and would definitely reccomend doing this tour with her!Amazing food tour in Rome

Constance

(About local Emma)

23 September 2016

We loved our tour with Emma, she met and was above our expectations. The tour was engaging and educational. We found Emma to be professional and friendly. We loved all the food we tasted, and there was a great variety of choices from different regions of Italy. High recommended! Fabulous and above expectations

Elleke

(About local Emma)

19 September 2016

We had a great time with Emma. She let us taste a lot of delicious food in Rome and let us see some great hotspots in the city. Very nice tour

Sofia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Emma)

18 September 2016

My sister, our mum and I were in Rome, celebrating a special occasion. Emma B. took us to her favourite places and explained everything about Roman traditions, food and the social aspects of eating in Rome. We had been in Rome for 3 days already and hadn't discovered any of the amazing spots that Emma took us to. We definitely would not have found them without her insight. Thoroughly recommended and enjoyable. Thank you Emma B. for a very special tour. A customized trip with Emma

Jo

(About local Emma)

17 September 2016

My partner Phil and I had a wonderful tasting tour of central Rome with Emma. We met Emma at the Campo di Fiori where there is an excellent food market, so naturally we stopped at a few stalls to taste some of the produce. Then Emma guided us through the network of narrow streets to taste the best cakes, pizza, cheese, chocolate, coffee, ice-cream and other specialities of Rome. Emma has a great love of all Italian foods and told us all about their origins, and how they are cooked. It was great to visit all the best little places with a local - Emma is greeted with a big smile and warm welcome everywhere! Tasting tour of Rome

Adam🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Emma)

11 September 2016

We had a great time with Emma. She was a great guide, and showed us many parts of the old area of Rome we were not expecting to see (such as the Jewish Ghetto). She was able to amend the tour on the go as we found a few places were closed (being a Saturday) or were crowded with tour groups/busses. We went back to a few of the places after our tour to enjoy more of what they had to offer. This tour is a great way to experience different foods in Rome, and would highly recommend doing it with Emma.A Great Experience

Cheryl

(About local Emma)

31 July 2016

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Emma. My sister and I learned a lot, and Emma made it fun and interactive. A customized trip with Emma

Egle🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Emma)

7 April 2016

Emma is a wonderful chef! We had an amazing evening with probably all flavors from Italy. Pasta salad, Focaccia, Bruscherra, different cheese, wine and everything was really delicious. Emma and her husband are really welcoming and friendly people who can share stories about Roma and Italy all evening long. I am sure I will definitely visit them again while visiting bella Roma! Home dinner/lunch in Rome or Pisa (Tuscany)