Private Rome Breakfast Tour: Morning Bites by the Colosseum
About this activity
Start on a rooftop terrace with coffee and pastries facing the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, then walk through Monti with a private guide, stopping for Roman street food, deli bites and homemade dessert before ending at the Colosseum.
Highlights
- Enjoy a seated breakfast on a rooftop terrace facing Saint Mary Major, one of Rome’s four papal basilicas
- Discover Monti’s artisan streets with a private guide who shapes every stop around your group’s interests
- Taste the rosetta, Rome’s classic breakfast roll, alongside cured meats and cheeses from a local salumeria
- Hear the stories of Piazza della Madonna dei Monti and Via Panisperna, where Enrico Fermi’s team worked
- End with homemade tiramisù and a perfect Colosseum photo moment
Full description
This private breakfast food tour covers Rome’s Esquilino and Monti districts on foot, starting on a hotel rooftop. It runs for one group only, with a dedicated guide, four food stops and three historic stops along a compact 1.8 km route.
The morning opens with coffee and pastries on a terrace facing the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. From there, the walk heads into Monti, once a working-class quarter and now a neighborhood of artisan workshops and vintage shops. Stops include a sit-down tasting of the rosetta, Rome’s rose-shaped bread roll, a selection of cheeses and cured meats at a salumeria open since 1982, and a homemade dessert at a neighborhood bar.
Between tastings, guests hear how Piazza della Madonna dei Monti became the area’s meeting point and why Via Panisperna is tied to both charitable monks and Enrico Fermi’s physics research.
With no other guests on the tour, the group sets the pace, the questions and the photo stops.
Included / Excluded
- Freshly brewed Italian coffee
- Traditional Roman pastries
- Tasting of artisanal cheeses
- Savory treats from local bakeries
- Sampling of regional specialties
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Masa Rooftop, Via di San Maria Maggiore, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Via di S. Maria Maggiore, 143, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
Important information
Know before you book
- Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Know before you go
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors
Cancellation policy
A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
Excellent introduction into Sevilla culture, history and food. Alfonso was incredibly personable and very knowledgeable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour! The food and drink were incredible!
De gids en de toer, de adresjes waren super. Wij genoten met ons vrouwenclubje.
Claire was pleasant and knowledgeable
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
- Contact information: +1 917 909 6432 or +44 7723 497280.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine