• Private Experience
• Carbon Neutral

The best Roman food cooked just for you and with you, with fresh, tasty and seasonal ingredients in a cosy local flat in Pigneto neighborhood, the pop street-art village of the Eternal city! Come and have a great meal while discovering the stories of Rome and Romans in the centuries!

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

3 hours

Cuisine

Italian

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano

Included

• Private guide
• Meals
• Cooking class
• Visit to the farmers market

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 Sara.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at approximately Via del Pigneto to start your culinary journey.

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2. Example menu

   This is what our dinner 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. First course

   Mixed appetisers: bruschetta, olives, cheese, cold cuts and much more!

4. Second course

   Pasta/rice/soups: whatever Italian "primo piatto" (we call this course like this!) you prefer I will cook it! Otherwise of course I can suggest you my favourite, after a chat about your tastes. Vegetarian, Vegan and allergies options available. Instead of "primo piatto" you can choose to have a "second piatto" (meat/typical omelette/legumes...). Of course with a side dish, in Italy you always accompany a "secondo" with some vegetables (potatoes, beans, others...), according to the season availability of course! I just cook the best fresh food and you will choose it by yourself!

5. Third course

   Dessert (like tiramisu or others) and seasonal fruits

6. Final touch

   coffee and digestive/liquors

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the menu? 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.

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• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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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.

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Reviews from guests

Tricia🇺🇸 United States

5 April 2023

Our experience with Sara was the highlight of our trip. We took a walking tour of her neighborhood and she showed us all the street art and such. It was very interesting. We then went to her apartment where she made us the most fabulous meal. My little nine-year-old grandson helped her cook, and he loved the experience so much. She knows how to talk to children and make them feel included and valued. The same is true with adults. I can't praise Sara enough. She went above and beyond what was required of her and gave us a lifelong memory to treasure.Must do when in Rome!

Camille🇺🇸 United States

5 March 2023

Sara was absolutely amazing! She was super helpful with giving us copious tips for getting around Rome, best places to shop, how to select olive oil, etc. The food was amazing and we had a great time getting to know her and Rome! We would 1000% recommend this to anyone coming to Rome and wanting to actually see at non-tourist spotPerfect way to start out in Rome

Rosemary 🇨🇦 Canada

24 August 2022

You are a fantastic host! All elements were exceptional! We all thought the experience was fantastic! The tour of the neighbourhood was also fun and a great learning experience. My grandkids never stop talking about this great experience. They have all repeated your recipes with success!!! Fantastic experience!PIGNETO COOKING CLASS

gretchen🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

23 July 2022

We had an amazing time with Sara! It was great to see another side of what Rome has to offer. Sara is very smart and knows so much about history, art and current events you’ll have many topics of conversation. On top of that she’s a GREAT COOK, do not eat before this experience. I recommend Sara and this experience 100%. Rome was better because of this “tour”.Another side of Rome

Sarah🇧🇪 Belgium

14 July 2022

We hadden een geweldige namiddag met Sara, een hele fijne gids die ons met veel kennis en een groot enthousiasme door Pigneto loodste. Nadien werden we zeer gastvrij onthaald op haar appartement en hebben we samen lekkere Romeinse pasta all’amatriciana gekookt en overheerlijke tiramisu gemaakt. Sara liet ons meteen thuis voelen. We kregen zoveel tips mee, dat we zeker graag nog eens willen terugkomen. Dankjewel voor alles 🙏🏻 Pigneto verkennen met gastvrije gids Sara!

Jon🇺🇸 United States

14 June 2022

Our family of four spent the day with Sara in Pigneto, touring the neighborhood to see the local art, stopping at a market and bakery to pick up some items and then joining Sara in her home for a wonderful meal and cooking class. Sara was a wonderful host who we all connected with. We had so much good food and really enjoyed cooking together. Most importantly, we came away feeling like our trip to Rome was now a local experience as Sara made us feel like friends. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to escape the touristy areas for a day and share a great meal with a truly friendly Italian who will welcome you in to her home.A wonderful day in Pigneto

Rachelle🇨🇦 Canada

4 June 2022

Our market tour and cooking class with Sara was excellent. We got to explore her neighborhood and learn more about Rome. The market was very quaint, with tons of fresh produce. We then went to Sara's home and cooked a beautiful meal. We felt very at home and as if we had made a friend. The food was delicious and we can't wait to make the dishes at home. Would absolutely recommend!Wonderful experience

Jolanda🇳🇱 Netherlands

20 May 2022

Een bezoek aan Rome is overweldigend. Er is zoveel te zien en te beleven dat je tijd te kort komt. Gelukkig dat we de tijd genomen hebben om samen met Sara te koken; want wat een leuke belevenis was dat! Sara heeft ons niet alleen geleerd hoe je de lekkerste tiramisu en pasta all’amatriciana maakt, maar ze gaf ons ook een heel gastvrij inkijkje in haar leven en in haar buurt in Pigneto. En dat was niet alleen heel gezellig, maar ook een ervaring om niet te vergeten :) Stephanie en Jolanda Super leuke ervaring!

Allison🇨🇦 Canada

17 May 2022

Thank you Sara for the memorable day in Rome! We had a wonderful time touring the street art in Pigneto and learning about the history of the area (which was refreshingly not touristic!). When we got to Sara's apartment, she had a fantastic spread of local foods for us to try, including many local cheeses that we would have never tried without her. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed cooking together and learning more about neighbourhoods in Rome. We highly recommend this tour, and we only wish that we had done this on our first day as Sara had lots of great advice and tips to give.Thank you, Sara!

Madalyn🇸🇪 Sweden

2 March 2022

Our time with Sara was nothing short of amazing. Despite the fact that we did a cooking class and market tour, I had chatted with her earlier about my interest in art, and she also had us see so much amazing street art on our tour! We also stopped by a bakery to pick up focaccia that was so delicious it made me want to cry. Her neighborhood is so cute and I'm so glad we booked with her because I never would have ventured out there otherwise, but it was so cool to see a non-touristy area and just see how real Romans live. She also visits Campania and Tuscany often, so her understanding of Italian culture and cuisine goes far beyond what is just Roman - it was so fun to pick her brain about the different regions. She also built our class around the fact that we are vegetarians. This usually means a mediocre menu, but not with Sara! All the flavors were so delicious and complex, and it was really cool to learn about new vegetables and ways of preparing pasta with them. Please book with Sara, you won't regret it! We've already been in Italy for 11 days, and our 3 hours with her taught us the most about Italy!Best 3 hours in Italy!

Bettina🇦🇹 Austria

19 October 2021

Sara is a real foodie! She really did a great job teaching about food preparation and giving us a taste of the "real" rome. And not only food-wise: Her neighborhood is full of interesting history, street art and bars. Skilled conversationalist, the time spent with her flew by. We left happy...and with full bellies. Thanks a lot!amazing break from touristy Rome!

Anders🇸🇪 Sweden

27 September 2021

We had a wonderful time with Sara. Now we know how to make a real Roman pasta as well as a great Tiramisu. She showed us Pigneto, a super hip area of Rome. We had a wonderful wonderful time. Thank you Sara. Thank you Sara

Mark🇺🇸 United States

19 September 2019

Spending the evening with Sara was like spending it with a friend at home. We met in Pigneto for drinks and appetizers while chatting about our lives. She gave me the background and cultural significance of the neighborhood along with that of Rome and Italy. So warm and personable and the food and conversation at her home was wonderful...we chatted until very late. Have an experience with her and you’ll have memories and a connection in Roma!Personal, Inviting and Informative

Jon🇺🇸 United States

3 March 2025

Sara was perfect! Her knowledge of local foods, traditions and local history made the whole afternoon a memorable and wonderful day. I would highly recommend Sara for any tours in Rome!Taste of perfection

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 January 2025

Sara was a wonderful tour guide who brought all the history to life in a very engaging way. She is an expert historian who is super friendly and an amazing source of knowledge and stories. We came away so much more informed about the history and life of ancient Rome and cannot recommend this tour more highly. Top Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Forum Tour!

Danielle🇦🇺 Australia

22 December 2024

Sara guided our family (including our three children 19,17 & 15yrs) around the Coloseum and Palatino hill area. Sara was excellent communicating with me from the time of booking and she assisted me w other arrangements beyond what I’d have expected. Sara’s manner was warm, funny and incredibly informative. She answered all of our questions (including silly ones) with ease and good humour. Would highly recommend Sara. Exceded our expectations

Daniel🇦🇺 Australia

20 December 2024

What a great way to start our time in Rome! Sara is so wonderfully warm, engaging, helpful and highly knowledgeable - we absolutely loved wandering through the streets, tasting delicious flavours and learnt so much along the way! Would highly recommend :)Highly Recommend Sara

bnthompson87

20 November 2024

Sara is a great person that transported us back in time with her amazing knowledge of Rome and the Colosseum. She is passionate about her work and it shows in her presentation. She is also very friendly and approachable, which made the tour even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone who is looking for a great tour guide in Rome. Beyond her expertise on the Colosseum, Sara has also been an invaluable resource for our entire trip to Italy. She provided us with personalized travel advice, suggesting hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Her recommendations for local eateries were spot on, leading us to authentic and delicious meals. With Sara's guidance, our Italian adventure has been truly unforgettable.

Deirdre🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 October 2024

If you’re looking for the ultimate guide in Rome, look no further than Sara. Honestly, I’ve never had a guide who was such a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge—not just about the Coliseum, but all of Rome, its history, culture, language, and more. She has this incredible ability to bring the city’s rich and complex history to life in a way that’s easy to understand and captivating. Any question we had, she answered effortlessly, no matter how obscure. Plus, she kept things upbeat and fun the whole time. As an added bonus, she even sorted out reservations for us at her favourite local restaurant, which was an absolute gem. If you want an unforgettable experience in Rome, book Sara—you won’t regret it! Highly recommend!Book Sara for the Best Coliseum Tour

Monique🇨🇦 Canada

1 October 2024

We booked Sara for our tour of the Vatican and she was definitely worth it. Not only did she take a lot of the stress of getting into and touring that massive, yet breathtaking area but she is beyond knowledgeable. She is such a lovely person and we had a lot of fun with her even though it’s very busy. If you are going and want a personal tour, go with Sara hands down. Grazie Sara 💕Amazing!

Zac🇺🇸 United States

23 September 2024

Informative and energetic, Sara showed us all we could possibly see in the two days we were in Rome. She never stopped talking, and that was a wonderful thing! The absolute wealth of knowledge she has about the city is unparalleled. Not only did we learn so much about the ancient city, she also took us to some of the tastiest places for pizza, suppli, and the most decadent slushie espresso topped with fresh whipped cream just outside the Pantheon. Delicious treats with spectacular views! We are Americans and Sara spoke very clear English. We rarely had trouble understanding her. In a city with so much to do and see, we felt like we didn’t miss a thing. We would recommend Sara to anyone we know who will be visiting Rome in the future. Grazie, Sara!Touring Rome with Sara was a Joy!

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

17 September 2024

Our tour with Sara was absolutely amazing, right from the beginning her communication was excellent, catering our tour specifically to us! She took all the stress out of planning a visit to the Colosseum, and made it so fun! Her knowledge of the area and enthusiasm to share it is incredible, and I don’t know how she keeps all that info in her head! We’re already hoping for a return trip to Rome, and our first step will be to contact Sara again! Marvelous Rome!

Gabriel🇺🇸 United States

25 August 2024

We had a wonderful day with Sara at the Vatican. Sara was so knowledgeable about all things Vatican especially the artwork. She was also ver accommodating from the beginning. She understood exactly what we wanted to achieve while touring as well as understanding when we were finished looking at certain things and wanted to move on. Furthermore, it was a very hot day and touring with teens can be challenging. Sara accommodated the tour to make it interesting for them but also knew when to speed things up to keep their interest. Finally, she also arranged a wonderful dinner reservation for us at one of our most favorite meals while in Rome. Tour of Vatican

Daniela

18 August 2024

Wir hatten einen ganz tollten Tag mit Sara!! Sie hat uns alles toll erklärt und ist auf unsere Wünsche sehr eingegangen. Wir alle waren total begeistert und sind froh Sara kennengelernt zu haben! Sara ist super!

Melissa🇦🇺 Australia

21 July 2024

We had the pleasure of doing this tour with Sara. Knowledgeable, witty, smart and knows Rome like the back of her hand! Off the beaten track truly where the locals congregate - such a great way to see this side of Rome. Highly recommend using Sara - she was even able to keep our 14 yo son entertained!!What a culinary delight!

Kate🇳🇿 New Zealand

14 July 2024

Sara was a wonderful guide! Tailored everything we wanted and went at our own pass. She is super knowledgeable and I would highly recommend! Great guide!

Damien🇦🇺 Australia

25 June 2024

The Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica have always been iconic attractions that my family and I have always wanted to experience. Sara was a wonderful host who was able to share so much of her passion and knowledge as our guide. Sara’s detailed insight into all aspects was outstanding. She was able to focus on specific details which larger group tours would certainly overlook. The small group tour with Sara made the experience so much more personal. Sara was good natured and courteous and was always willing to answer any questions. If you would like to spend time with an a guide with real passion and insight, I couldn’t recommend Sara highly enough. Thanks for memories.Outstanding

John🇺🇸 United States

10 June 2024

My wife and I met Sara a couple of hours after arriving in Rome to do a customized Welcome Tour with her. Pre-tour communication was excellent and it didn't take us long at all to connect. Before starting our tour, we were hungry - fortunately, Sara quickly guided us to a restaurant where we had a quick, delicious meal that accommodated our gluten-free needs. The tour itself was a wonderful experience - Sara is incredibly knowledgeable about history and culture, and she told some great stories. She took us to all the sights we wanted to see, and made it fun and interesting - she is a bundle of energy and a very social person! She is also a great teacher, and brought some visual aids to make sure we had a sense of what things looked like in ancient times. We learned so much in our 3 hours and by the end of the tour, we were interested in learning even more about Roman history! We've taken 4 trips to various parts of Europe over the past year, and we think Sara is the best guide we have ever had. We feel like we made a friend in Rome and we will definitely spend some more time with her on our next trip to Rome - highest recommendation! Truly memorable tour experience!

Doug🇮🇹 Italy

5 June 2024

Sara did a fantastic job on our short but memorable tour. She knows her history and customized our tour with our interests. Highly recommend!Excellent Guide!

James🇺🇸 United States

11 May 2024

Sara, is a wonderful person and excellent guide, she tailored our experience to exactly what we wanted, I recommend her 100%.Simply the best

Fareed🇺🇸 United States

8 April 2024

Sara was an amazing tour guide who helped us navigate Rome so efficiently on a busy Sunday morning. She provided so many historical facts and really went out of her way to make sure we could maximize our tour despite having a tour right after us. However we never felt rushed and she provided fun filled facts about the main sights in Rome. Needed way more than a day - when we come back we’ll be asking Sara to help us again! Power packed Rome overview in 4 hrs!

James🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 March 2024

If With Locals needed an advert for guides in Rome then I would fully support Sara who was brilliant with me and the family. Very informative and patient (needs to be with each of us trying to run in different directions! :) ) Our sincere thanks Sara. perfect example of why i use this site

Amy🇶🇦 Qatar

2 March 2024

Whenever I go to a new city food locations are on the top of my list. Sara guided me throughout Rome having me trying various delicious dishes. Providing me with various tidbits on what to look for. I highly recommend doing this tour with Sara! Rome Food Exploring

Claire🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 February 2024

We had an amazing afternoon with Sara at the Vatican, everything from organising the tour to meeting on the day was so smooth, she helped us with so much. The tour itself was outrageously good, I can’t recommend her enough. As a teacher Sara tailored content so well for us, my husband who often struggles to stay interested in big museums was hanging off her every word!! She showed us pieces which were selected so well, they told such a clear story about the history of the state, we both came away absolutely in awe. Whenever we’re in Italy again we’ll be asking her to come along!Wonderful experience

Mathilde

7 February 2024

Sara was a delightful tour guide that we can highly recommend. She provided a high amount of historical and art history facts in a language we could understand and expertly navigated us thru the maze of Roman buildings. She was on time, knows may locals and provided for us an individual experience just for us as a family. We are looking forward to doing another tour with her in the near future.Hifhly rexommend any tour with Sara

Lou🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 February 2024

Sara is incredible. Her knowledge and passion for Rome and the food culture, and Italy as a whole, is second-to-none. She took us to hidden gems and introduced us to food we would never have thought of trying. 3 hours flew by!! We laughed, we ate, we walked, we drank, we learnt historical facts; just perfect. She couldn’t do enough to help us with our stay and with suggestions of places to visit. You’ve not really visited Rome if you haven’t had a tour with Sara!!Perfect in every way!!

Timothy🇺🇸 United States

10 November 2023

Sara was a great guide and did a good job. She was very knowledgeable and shared her knowledge with enthusiasm. We did the Colosseum tour. She also provided helpful tips on good restaurants nearby and how to use public transportation. Thank you!Good job!

Taylor🇩🇪 Germany

22 October 2023

Sara was so knowledgeable! We learned a ton and were able to really soak in the history of Ancient Rome. Sara was a kind and fascinating tour guide! Best of ancient Rome!

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

28 September 2023

Sara was a very knowledgable, friendly, and attentive guide. We were hungry when we arrived in Roma and Sara immediately knew what to do. After a quick, delicious meal, we completed our welcome tour. Her knowledge of the history of the area is extensive and she made the tour interesting and fun. We would highly recommend Sara!Learn about Roma with Sara!

Darren🇺🇸 United States

23 September 2023

Sara vast knowledge of history and explaining the ruins and sites was absolutely incredible! She spoke very well and made sure you got all the history and that you understood what things looked like in ancient times and present day. Sara is very personable and worked very hard to make sure you got to experience the most you could. We have traveled at lot of places and Sara is one of the best guides we have ever had!! She is a 15 out of 10!!Incredible knowledge, best experince!!

Ken🇺🇸 United States

15 September 2023

One word to describe our experience, amazing! Sara was wonderful, not only did she provide us with a tasting of amazing food and flavors, but it also felt very personal, like it was tailored for just us. The history and stories that went along with the tasting made it even better. Sara went the extra mile and provided us with non touristy places to visit and dine at. We are not tour guide people but this was just perfect. Thank you so much. Sara is the best.First time to Rome

Niki🇦🇺 Australia

8 September 2023

We did a great tour with Sara of the Colosseum and surrounding area. Sara was a fantastic tour guide - very friendly and knowledgeable. She explained the history and significance of the various sites. Highly recommend!Great tour of Colosseum & surrounds

Tim🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 August 2023

Sara was a really great guide. All communication was good and she went out of her way to make sure we had the best tickets for the Colosseum and Forum and also then booked us an amazing restaurant for dinner afterwards. She was really informative and pitched the tour perfectly so as to keep our 16 year old daughter engaged too. We did have some rain showers during our tour and Sara managed it so we did not miss anything but also avoided being drenched! Overall Sara was brilliant and we enjoyed meeting her.Tour of Colosseum and Roman Forum

rachael🇦🇺 Australia

10 August 2023

We had a great food tour experience with Sara, she was very friendly, informative and took us to some delicious places, we even returned to a couple of these after the tour. Sara also gave us further recommendations of places to visit during our stay and answered our messages to give us restaurant recommendations a couple days later. We 100% recommend Sara. Rome Food Tour

Tom🇺🇸 United States

24 June 2023

From the start, Sara was very responsive. She reached out almost immediately after booking to find out more about us and what we were looking for. She was able to accommodate our diverse group - including 2 vegetarians and 2 octogenarians. She took us to her favorite places and gave us a lot of information about Rome and its culture and history. She educated us on the differences in regional food, and even an out of season downpour did not stop her. We wholeheartedly recommend Sara for anyone wanting to explore Rome. Our only regret is not booking her for our other Rome tours!Food intertwined with culture

Jenny🇺🇸 United States

18 June 2023

Sara is amazing. She knew we had done some tastings before and worked hard to find different local specialties for us. We really wanted to experience Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto and she took us to some many great spots that we all loved. It was a wonderful combination of walking tour, food tastings, history, culture and BEAUTIFUL quiet streets and happening restaurants. One of our most favorite experiences for me, my husband and 21 & 22 year old kids! Highly recommend Sara!Terrific afternoon for our whole family!

Tiffany🇺🇸 United States

29 May 2023

Sara was absolutely amazing. She spoke perfect English, which was great since we speak no Italian. Sara is extremely knowledgeable about Rome and other history topics. She walked us around to areas we had yet to visit and her food choices for us was fantastic. We loved everything she gave us, of course we are not picky eaters. Sara is the perfect tour guide!Amazing Tour

Joe🇺🇸 United States

26 May 2023

Sara was a fantastic host and tour guide. We loved the locations she picked out, and she had great insight into Rome. She was fun, friendly, and warm. Highly recommend!Great personalized experience

Carlton🇺🇸 United States

16 May 2023

Sara was our guide through two marvelous days in Rome. In addition to being our docent, she helped us arrange our train tickets from Florence, tickets to the Colosseum and the Vatican. She is supremely knowledgeable about Roman history, Italian culture, the Renaissance, art, wine, food and gave us some excellent recommendations for dinner and lunch. More importantly, she is a warm and genuine person who strives to make everyone around her happy. She is affable, charming, energetic, flexible and has a wonderful sense of humor. We would definitely use her again and recommend her highly. Two Days in Rome

Jeri🇺🇸 United States

7 May 2023

Our tour with Sara was outstanding! Sara is extremely knowledgeable about Rome and Italian history as well as where to find authentic foods, off the usual tourist track. There was more food than we could comfortably eat, all delicious. We 100% recommend Sara and this tour. Fantastic experience