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

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Français

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 3 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

Nick

(About local Vania)

2 March 2025

Despite terrible weather we had an enjoyable morning with Vania in Rome. She took us to interesting places that would not be obvious to a tourist and gave us some good recommendations. She was interesting to listen to and we would recommend her. Nice morning in Rome

Inge🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Vania)

18 February 2025

We hadden een top middag met Vania. Na een heerlijke cappuccino in een historisch tentje nam ze ons mee naar verschillende kerken. Het waren verrassend mooie kerken die niet te druk bezocht werden. Tussen de bezoekjes door wist Vania allerlei weetjes. Heerlijk ijsje gegeten en geëindigd bij wijn bar met borrelplank met Italiaanse vleeswaren. Privé door 't oude Rome

Ian

(About local Vania)

10 February 2025

My wife and I have just had a superb afternoon with Vania. We had such great food, she is amazing company and we had as much great culture as we did fantastic food. If you have a choice for a food tour in Rome, Vania is exceptional. Amazing tour, fantastic host.

Elias

(About local Lia Beatrice)

4 January 2025

Fue muy acelerado la visita, no cumplió nuestras expectativas Acelerada

Corinne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Lia Beatrice)

1 January 2025

Lia was a very nice and pleasant guide. She is definitely very knowledgeable about the history and culture in Rome. We can certainly recommend her to other tourists. We spent a very nice morning with her in the Vatican museum and the St. Peter’s church.

Peter🇷🇸 Serbia

(About local Lia Beatrice)

1 January 2025

We had an interesting day. We initially planned the Trajan markets but they were closed without notice. Irrespective, Lia Beatrice came up with a new and innovative program where she took me to other historical sites of interest and during the entire time she transferred valuable knowledge about the Roman history. I really enjoyed my tour and access to such a wealth of knowledge Highly knowledgeable

Claudia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Vania)

30 December 2024

We had an amazing time with Vania - we sometimes even felt like locals. We learned a lot about Roman food and got a lot of recommendations. Unfortunately, the Porchetta was sold out but we got fantastic ham and a bottle of wine instead.Roman food and drinks at its best

Petr

(About local Lia Beatrice)

16 December 2024

Beatrice made our tour just perfect! She is a fountain of knowledge and knows everything about everything, but she is also very kind, nice and fun person to spend your time with. I can 100% recommend this wonderful woman ❤️ Thank you once again Beatrice, you are amazing ⭐️Amazing Beatrice

Lisa🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Vania)

27 November 2024

It was a great evening with Vania. Even though I thought I knew italian cuisine, Vania showed us things, that I didn't know they existed. Thank you, Vania! great experience

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

20 November 2024

Vania is a lovely person. She made us feel very comfortable. The food was wonderful everywhere she took us. However, what made her so special is that she went above and beyond and was very kind to us. My husband lost his wallet, and she helped us call the taxi companies. She didn't have to do that, but that just showed what a kind person she is and how much she cares for other people. We had a wonderful time with Vania!We loved Vania!

Michele🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

3 November 2024

Lia was not only knowledgeable, but so personable and fun. We had the best tour of the Vatican and Saint Peter‘s basilica. She was able to get us into the Sistine Chapel, which was amazing. So worth the money. Such a wonderful experience.Lia is amazing!

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

2 November 2024

Our afternoon tour with Lia was the best part of our stay in Rome! She was fun, knowledgeable, informative, and gracious. She personalized our tour to focus on our interests and left us with a far better understanding of the city and its history. Brava e’ grazi a Lia!Best 3 hours in Rome - tour with Lia!

Nancy

(About local Lia Beatrice)

29 October 2024

We are so glad we booked this tour with Lia. Her knowledge of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill is amazing. We had a wonderful time soaking in all this knowledge. It was nice to follow her lead and not have to think about where to go next. We have a greater understanding of the Roman Empire and its significance in world history. Highly recommend touring with Lia

jay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

27 October 2024

It was a pleasure being taken through the coliseum and Forum with Lia. She knows her history and told us more than we ever knew. She had a sharp and funny sense of humor. Good tour guide.Great history lesson

Martha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

12 October 2024

Lia was very knowledgeable about the Vatican. We enjoyed her sense of humor and enthusiasmKnowledge Guide

Christopher🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Vania)

15 September 2024

Die Foodtour mit Vania war ein Genuss. Wir hatten einen schönen und lustigen Abend und können die Tour jedem empfehlen. Buona pizza! Buona vita!

hariolf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lia Beatrice)

3 September 2024

perfect time with lia she is very sympathic and she has enormous knowledge about rome . thank you lialovely lia

Sandi🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Vania)

27 August 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Vania. She took us to real local gems where we had delicious cannoli, pizza , vegetables, granita accompanied by wonderful drinks. She accommodated our food restrictions easily. We ended the tour with a beautiful sunset view of Rome. I would highly recommend this tour.Excellent authentic food tour of Testavere

Noah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

20 August 2024

Vania was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and knew the best spots for food. I would highly recommend a tour with her as we left the tour satisfied and full of delicious food. This is more than just a food tour as she brought us around different locations in Rome. Overall, a great experience!Amazing Experience

Diogo🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Vania)

19 June 2024

Vânia is a true Roman local, know every spot, its wonders and traps. All the good food (and infos) you can get from Roma she will point you the right direction. She also is a traveler for herself, which helps a lot, she knows the travelers minds. Thanks for the great time together, Vânia, hope to meet you again in a comeback to Rome!The best tour in Rome!

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

6 June 2024

We loved our tour with Vania. She took our family of 4 (two teenagers) around multiple neighborhoods and she showed us so many things. We ate a lot of amazing food, learned a lot about the area, and she kept the tour engaging and fun. We even had leftovers. She gave us advice on places to visit and eat for the rest of our stay. Great experience! Fantastic tour

Caro🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Lia Beatrice)

25 May 2024

We still give 4/10 because Beatrice is a lovely lady who know a lot about the history and culture of Rome! But for the tour we expected something completely different; we thought we would see 'breathtaking views, arts and crafts from locals in pretty streets and information about how the locals live'. We got a completely different tour in alleys where you don't want to come with explanation about architecture of the 'normal' buildings...Lovely lady, not the tour we asked for

Anne

(About local Lia Beatrice)

3 May 2024

I want to thank Lia so very much for her tour, which was amazing. She pointed out details and had so much information about what we were seeing that we would otherwise not have been aware of. More importantly, however, she was an absolute delight to spend a few hours with. She was accommodating to my mother, who is unwell and needs to move slowly. She had us laughing constantly. And at the end of our tour, she was uncommonly helpful with helping us navigate the complex transportation to our next destination. I wish I could hang out with her more often ☺️ And thank you again Lia, for giving me a memory with my mother that I can keep after she leaves. ♥️♥️♥️Lia was spectacular!

kelli🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

21 April 2024

Lia was personable, knowledgeable and just fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our underground tour of churches, stores and homes from the 1st century to the the 12th century. Loved it!Excellent tour?

hugo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

29 February 2024

We spent three wonderful days with Lia (Jan 25, 26 and 28). We had a wonderful time with her!! First, we pre-planned what we wanted to do and see and Lia helped us and offered suggestions on how best to optimize our time. We arrived in Rome and we met her on the first day at the Caracalla Baths. We spent the afternoon walking amongst the ruins and listened intently as she explained the history of Rome and the baths. She was thorough and answered any question we had and allowed us time to take photos because the light in the afternoon was perfect. We walked along the Circus Maximum and then through old Rome. As we walked, she explained the history of Rome, the Emperors and how they viewed the games, she pointed out old Churches built aside ancient temples. What was apparent through her story telling is that Rome is a city that is eternal, centuries of buildings built next to one another, buildings repurposed, etc. We walked through Rome, stopped at the Pantheon, on to Trevi Fountain and finished our evening at the Spanish Steps. Every step of the way was filled with facts, stories, folklore, tidbits about Italian culture, restaurant recommendations – we were captivated with Lia. On our second day we met her in the afternoon at the Vatican. Again, a day filled with wonderful stories about wars, Popes and art as she guided us through the Vatican. She thoughtfully got all of our tickets ahead of time and we bypassed every line for all 3 days. Our treasured moments came when we entered the Sisteen Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. She took us thoughtfully through each and allowed us time to enjoy and savor the spaces. On our third day together, we toured the Colosseum. Lia arranged a rare opportunity for us to go down beneath the Colosseum – a glimpse at the underground as Lia told us stories of the gladiators. We finished our day having lunch and then walked to the Basilica of San Celemente. It was a treasure trove of Roman ruins beneath it. We went here on Lia’s suggestion - and it was well worth it. Lia is amazing and we would highly recommend her. She is relatable, funny, witty, and knowledgeable. She allowed us time to really enjoy all the places we visited. She was thoughtful and gave us opportunities to break when we needed. We found her to be incredibly flexible and she was able to accommodate us with last minute changes. After our time with her I knew I had a better understanding of Rome’s history and felt like I learned something. Plus, I really enjoyed Lia’s personality and charm. We will be back to Rome in the Fall and will gladly book more time with Lia. Thank you, Lia, for an incredible experience!!!Magical. Lia is amazing!

David🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lia Beatrice)

14 January 2024

We had a great time with Lia, and she was able to find things that were interesting and engaging for our 6 year-old and also our 75 year-old. We are very glad we booked the private tour of the Forum and Palatine Hill since otherwise we would be staring at rocks and wondering what they meant. I particularly liked her metaphor that “Rome is a lasagne” in that it has layers. Awesome: informative, flexible, engaging.

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

1 January 2024

Lia brought the ruins of the Colosseum to life with every step we took. Through her eyes we saw how the structures reveal the history of Rome, as each transfer of power saw architectural changes. Layer upon layer, we learned the story of the City through the millennia. Lia was the perfect guide for me and my 18 and 23 year old children. She knew exactly how to talk to young adults and clearly understood their mindsets, always stopping at the perfect spot for selfies or group photos. When we ended the tour in driving rain, Lia became a second mom as the two of us tried to talk my kids into going back to the apartment to change clothes. lol. We all loved her. Kind and Deeply Knowledgeable

Matilda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

27 October 2023

This was my first time using WithLocals and I was incredibly impressed. My husband and I bought a tour of the Vatican with Lia. She is a wealth of knowledge - about the history of Rome, the art and sculptures and tons of little details that might be overlooked with a different tour. Lia was funny and engaging and really helped us get the best experience possible. I highly recommend Lia and cannot thank her enough !!Lia is an exceptional tour guide !!

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

4 October 2023

My husband and I visited the Vatican at a very busy time. Lia Beatrice was able to secure tickets and provided a great tour. She was able to guide us around the crowds (we would never have been able to navigate the crowds without her guidance) and explain everything in great detail. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great tour of the Vatican or other areas of Rome.Vatican Tour

ms8c2s2jg4🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Vania)

21 September 2023

Thanks Vania , very informative and helpful guide . Plenty of delicious Roman food as well as recommendations of restaurants and cafes to visit as well as other sightseeing advice and cultural information. Thoroughly enjoyable.Eat Roman style

Olivier

(About local Lia Beatrice)

25 August 2023

We met Lia right beside the Vatican city. She took grand care of reserving our tickets to get in. Once in, she made it effective for us to go straight in and avoid any wait. She took the time to explain in full detail the history of the Vatican (since we told her we knew not so much about it) She went into full and interesting details, making it easy to understand. She showed us and explained every key points, as we walked through every part of the museum / Sistine chapel/ St-Peter’s Basilica. We really enjoyed our experience and if you are a first timer at the Vatican, make sure to book with someone like Lia who will go back to the beginning through the end. Chapel Sistine - Vatican - museum

morgankeller🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

23 August 2023

We were in Rome for my mother in laws bday and reached out to Lia to see if she could take us through the Vatican. Wow! What a great choice! She has a wealth of knowledge that we were so lucky she shared with us. She’s knowledgeable, fun, kind and funny! She navigated the crowds with ease and stopped us at all the most interesting places to make sure we didn’t miss anything. I cannot recommend her enough! What an incredible experience! Can’t wait to come back!! Don’t hesitate!! Book now!

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

18 August 2023

We booked on short notice during a busy time. Lia Beatrice got everything organized and moved us along so we could see all the top sites before they closed. Very informative on Papal history and the artifacts. Vatican tour

Uta🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lia Beatrice)

31 July 2023

Lea Beatrice was a very experienced and passionate tour guide. Deeply knowledgeable. She answered every question and gave us a wonderful time. She customized the tour perfectly for us. Brings history to life! We are taking away many great memories! Grazie mille!Top notch and very impressive!

Kathy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Vania)

9 June 2023

Vania was a wonderful tour guide- she knows so much about everything!! We toured local places and markets and learned so much about local food; and we tasted so many good foods! Our time with her flew by and we enjoyed it so much! We love that she showed us the places where locals go…we recommend Vania for a wonderful tour!!Wonderful!!

Campbell🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Vania)

8 June 2023

Vania is a fantastic host with a vast knowledge of Rome and Vatican city and its foods, we also had great conversations about our home cooking adventures during the tour. Fantasic tour with a great host

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

27 May 2023

Our guide was Lia who is the most incredible and knowledgable host one could ever hope for. HIGHLY recommend her tour...she will make you feel like family!Beyond Expectations!

Dionne 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

29 April 2023

We booked a personalized tour with Vania. Our goal was to experience a little of the unexpected-and-less-advertised beauty of Rome, and to get recommendations of things to see, skip and eat…and the best times to do it. It was a 2-hour tour for 4 people that I highly recommend soon after you arrive for first-time visitors. Vania is knowledgeable and passionate about her city and what it has to offer. You can make it what you want…she’s capable and happy to oblige. Thank you, Vania!Hidden Gems and Highlights with Vania

Catherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

14 April 2023

Lia Beatrice was great! I forgot to book tickets to the Borghese and she was able to secure for us. She was so flexible and kind. Her tour was so informative and she was great with our kids. We were so pleased with our experience!Great guide and so helpful!

Yuliya🇫🇷 France

(About local Lia Beatrice)

11 April 2023

We had a tall order: a two-hour tour of the Roman Forum two days before Easter (read, all historical sites were a zoo) for a three generational family of vary different knowledge of Roman history ranging from a 10 and 70- year old first timers to frequent travellers to the Eternal City. Lia did a fantastic job for all of us. She managed to fit the essentials in, but also delighted with special sites never seen on our previous tours of the Forum. She is a very knowledgeable and dynamic guide who truly shines when you go more in depth with her. I am sure she can be fantastic even if you know nothing about Roman history, but really, if you do a bit of homework ahead of time, her wealth of knowledge will make her tour unforgettable and truly unique for you. Also, three hours is better than two. We were time constrained, but otherwise, I would not recommend shortening a proposed 3 hour tours.Passionate and energetic archeologist

Sanne🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Vania)

2 April 2023

Vania was super nice and good in communication. It was our first time in Rome, so we were missing a little bit of background info on the city and it’s history and the historical sites we visited. But maybe we should’ve chosen another tour. She knew all great places like churches and hidden gems, and their opening times and directed us through a large chunk of Rome quick and efficiently. I would recommend this tour if you have already been to Rome and don’t want to listen to a lot of stories. For us, this piece of ‘tour guiding’ was missing a bit.

Kathryn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

2 April 2023

Vania was a wonderful guide that showed us hidden gems in Rome we wouldn't have known about. She was a lovely person that I'd be happy to tour with again. Great experience

Nathaniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

27 March 2023

Lia assembled a custom experience, guiding our family of four (two boys) through the Colosseum and Roman Forum. She then booked a pasta lunch. And we ended the day with an e-bike ride along Rome’s ancient Appian Way. She brought expert knowledge of historic Rome and a local’s experience of the city. She was great teaching our two boys in the morning and then cycling along the streets in the afternoon. We planned an ambitious and BIG day, and Lia nailed it! 10/10 Amazing custom tour: history + adventure

Meghann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

9 March 2023

Lia was amazing. She knew a considerable amount of knowledge when in came to the construction and uses of Ancient Roman structures. She was also able to answer any question we through at her during and before our tour. Additionally, Lia was a pleasure to be around, she was interested in getting to know us, was concerned with how our experience was going throughout the day, and was extremely personable.Extremely Knowledgeable and a Pleasure

Joseph🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

6 January 2023

Vania was a most welcoming host, taking us on an intro food tour in Trastavere in Rome. She is very knowledgeable in relating some of the favorites of little known and possibly overlooked places in Trastavere. We very much enjoyed out time and would highly recommend touring with her!Great Food Tour with Vania!

Eric🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Vania)

28 December 2022

I book a foodtour around the Vatican with Vania. First, her choice of places to go and eat was very good. She also asked for my wishes and planned the tour accordingly. Second, we had a lot to talk and it was like going out with a friend. Especially if you like travelling a lot, Vania is a very good person to talk to. A nice evening, thank you Vania!Amazing tour with Vania

Pierrot.leclercq🇫🇷 France

(About local Lia Beatrice)

30 October 2022

My wife and I spent 2.5 hours with Lia visiting the Vatican. It’s the best thing we could have done. In terms of personality, Lia is extroverted, easy to be with and fun. She knows her subject perfectly, and will give you explanations you cannot find it in books. All this with lots of passion! Thanks Lia!Fantastic time with Lia!

DAVID🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

18 September 2022

Lia's passion and knowledge for the Colosseum and Palitine Hill/Forum was infective. She keeps things moving without rushing reading our minds on how much detail to provide. A private guide for 4 was so worth the price. Energetic

Ga Lok🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Vania)

16 September 2022

Vania was excellent in her communication. A few days before the trip, she introduced herself and did a quick check-in to clarify meeting up and any guidance I might need. Vania gave a friendly tour around churches and back streets of Rome. I’d recommend Vania as a guide to explore new areas around Rome.Great communication and showing churches

victoria🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Lia Beatrice)

5 September 2022

Lia Beatrice is hilarious and fun. She really knows her subject and despite my husband and I being somewhat late, hot, and having done far too much wine tasting the night before, really did a great tour. Would highly recommend. Excellent time