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Taste of Testaccio: Special 15 Year Anniversary

3.5 hours
Max 12 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Rome, Italy

About this activity

Rome's original food tour, enjoyed by thousands since 2011. Share a taste of local life in Rome's non-touristy Testaccio neighborhood, and visit the famous Testaccio market.

Highlights

  • Explore Rome’s famous Testaccio neighborhood, a bustling hub of food, flavors, and culture.
  • Master the art of making bruschetta and create your own with fresh tomatoes from local vendors at Testaccio market in Rome.
  • Try Rome’s three iconic pastas, carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe, the cornerstones of local cuisine.
  • Visit Testaccio market highlights and be mesmerized by its incredible tapestry of historical surprises.
  • Step into history at a 105-year-old gelateria, and learn the difference between the real gelato and the fake stuff.

Full description

Discover Testaccio, Rome’s hidden treasure, with the city’s first food tour, delighting food lovers since 2011. Venture off the beaten path into the vibrant Testaccio Market Rome, and stroll through the quaint streets that surround it. Experience a journey through all the flavors of Rome, capturing the genuine and authentic character of one of the city’s most charming undiscovered neighborhoods.

Visit vendors that have been perfecting their trade for decades: from growing the freshest fruit and herbs, to baking the freshest bread, and then watch them be combined in front of you to make bruschetta and caprese salad with fresh buffalo mozerella, right there in the market.

Then, venture further into the surrounding neighborhood, tasting uniquely Roman street food and finishing with what many describe as the best gelato they’ve ever had.

Included / Excluded

  • Cured meats and cheeses
  • Supplì (fried, filled rice ball)
  • Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella
  • Bruschetta
  • 3 pastas: carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe
  • Gelato
  • Italian wine, beer & water
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
  • Gratuities / Tips for the guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks

Meeting point

Start Location

Piazza Testaccio, 39, Piazza Testaccio, 39, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Piazza Testaccio, 39, Piazza Testaccio, 39, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!

Important information

Know before you book

  • Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • 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

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Reviews

5.0(11,866 reviews)
GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 2026
5.0

So glad I booked this. The guide was great, the stops felt genuinely local, and the food was delicious from start to finish. Do this on your first day and come hungry!

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 2026
5.0

One of the best Venice city food tour experiences we have ever done. The guide took us to authentic local spots, and every dish was fresh and flavorful. We especially enjoyed the cicchetti, the spritz pairings, and the delicious prosecco served with the polenta and polpetta di carne.

GetYourGuide
David
Jun 2026
5.0

The best way to get to know a culture is to taste and learn about its food. My nephew and I had a great time on this tour, and I felt the expense was worth the experience. There was plenty of yummy food and drink, too.

Frequently asked questions

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Additional information

- Contact information: +1 917 909 6432 or +44 7723 497280.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Wheelchair accessible, with some limitations. Contact us info@eatingeurope.com for more information.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine
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