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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, Français, Italiano, Español, Deutsch, 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 11 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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Christy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

10 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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!

jonhatan

(About local andrea)

2 June 2025

Andrea was extremely knowledgeable and fun to spend our evening with! We got to try plenty of great food, great drinks and wine, and learn a lot of history behind what we were having! Would highly recommend!Fantastic food and wine with a great tour guide!

Alexander🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Elisa)

1 June 2025

Nicht immer fundiertes Wissen, jedoch sehr sympathisch Stark gestartet und leider nachgelassen

Nathan

(About local Emanuele)

30 May 2025

Our private food tour of Rome with Emanuele was wonderful. Our guide was extremely friendly and informative. It was not only a food tasting tour it was also a historical tour. We got to see many of the Rome sights and eat along the way. Highly recommend Emanuele and WithLocals group. This was great way to start our visit to Rome after a long flight.The 10 Tastings of Rome

Unknown

(About local Gianmaria)

28 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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!

Kirsten

(About local Elisa)

4 May 2025

Besser kann man es sich nicht wünschen! 5 kurzweilige Stunden mit Elisa, alles gesehen, was wir gern sehen wollten, viele wertvolle Informationen und Tipps bekommen. Es hätte gern noch länger dauern können. Absolute Empfehlung!Einfach toll

Christian🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Daniele)

4 May 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 April 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 April 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!