chiara

Food & History Archaeologist

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

chiara

Hi, hello, ciao, salve, buongiorno :)

My name is Chiara, but you can call me Chiarù (chiara is such a popolar name in Italy).

I was born in Genoa, eating focaccia and pesto in front of the sea. But because I am an archaeologist, I decided to move to Rome, now more than 10 years ago. So I now consider myself an adopted Roman.

I love walking with friends from all over the world and showing the most authentic side of the city.

With me you will discover stories of Rome that you won't find in history books: we will walk through the lesser known streets and discover hidden gems.

Because I am a food archaeologist, I can immerse you in the history of Italian cuisine and how each person who reached our country brought something to our tables and recipes.

Plus, I teach Italian online to foreigners: so I can help you the basics of surviving for Rome.

Are you ready to bring out your Italian soul with me?

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

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Reviews

D&K
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
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
Beth
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
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
Beeraucrat
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
Hayden
4 April 2025
Absolutely amazing! Chiara - our wonderful host and guide - aswered all of our questions, no matter if it was about hidden historical landmarks she showed us along the tour, about the DELICIOUS food we tried all night, or even personal questions about Chiara, herself. This tour is an absolute necessity to find local, true Roman cuisine and wil be a highlight of your trip. basically, the tour is just as full as your stomachs will be by then end of it allAbsolutely amazing!
Natalie
18 March 2025
Chiara was our tour guide and the visit she organized for us was exceptional! we have been on food tours in Stockholm, Palermo, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Budapest and Paris.... this was one of the very best! A bit of history, lots of little bites, and a fantastic walk through the largest market in Rome! you could see the strong relationships between the guide and the local vendors and artisans...very charming. We especially enjoyed the provate tour in the pasta factory! Magnifico!one of the very best!
Georgina
24 February 2025
Thanks so much Chiara for one of the highlights of our long weekend in Rome. Great stories and the food - wow! We went back to many of the places over the next few days to get a second bite. Great tips and restaurant recommendations. We rolled home very happy and content after such a tasty feast. Loved all the personal locations and family businesses. The fact that one couple with us had come back to do the tour again is a great testimony to what great evening out it is. Loved it! Highly recommend. Cheers! G and Ec xWe rolled home happy!
Dom
18 February 2025
Truly a pleasure to walk around Trastevere and enjoy local gems-including places you would simply miss without a guide. Thanks to Chiara for engaging with us and making the experience memorable. Thank you so much!enjoy the jewels of trastevere
Sarah
9 February 2025
An amazing way to get to know Rome and what the lifestyle is like for locals! Ciara was an excellent guide and made it all very personal. We felt like we were on the food travel TV shows we always watch at home! All the tastings were wonderful and had clearly been very carefully chosen for us to enjoy and learn from. Ciara even went out of her way to ensure my gluten free husband could enjoy the experience the same as everyone else. thank you so much Ciara, for such a thoughtful and fun tour, it was an absolute highlight of our trip!An amazing way to know rome

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