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Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour

323 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 12

Why take this tour?

Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.

Highlights

Taste delicious local bites at eight family-run establishments (enough food for breakfast and lunch).
Explore the an authentic Roman neighborhood with an expert foodie guide and spend your morning shopping and eating among the locals.
Learn the difference between Roman food and Italian food. Hear why you should be seeking out the former, and why the latter doesn’t really exist!
Meet the passionate vendors who run some of our favorite stalls at the Testaccio Market and try their incredible products.
Enjoy a leisurely Roman lunch of homemade pasta with plenty of wine.

Sites Visited
Testaccio Market
Mattatoio
Monte Testaccio
Piazza Testaccio
Local Bakery
Local Pasticceria
Market Stalls
Cheese Seller
Famous Sandwich Seller
Family-run Roman Restaurant
Gelateria

Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided food tour
Food Tasting: Half Pastry
Beverage Tasting: Coffee
Food Tasting: Pizette
Food Tasting: Fresh Tomatoes
Food Tasting: Cheese
Food Tasting: Half Panino
Food Tasting: Prosciutto
Food Tasting: Pasta Dish
Beverage Tasting: Glass of Wine

Discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of a true Roman neighborhood.

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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.8 /5

based on 227 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.8 /5

227 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Food, guide, location excellent. Highly recommended

Verified · Eric · Italy · Male · Mar 22, 2026

Excellent

Alessandro was fantastic!!!!! This was the best tour of the trip and also best best tour i have been on. Highly recommend!!

Tripadvisor customer · Marie · Mar 21, 2026

Excellent

Alex was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable, great food, had a wonderful time!

Tripadvisor customer · Lindsey · Mar 21, 2026

Excellent

Alex was wonderful. Very passionate about the area and topics! The food was delicious and varied to express the culture of the neighborhood

Tripadvisor customer · Susan · Mar 21, 2026

Excellent

Hidden gem!!! Everyone should take this tour to experience life as a Roman today walking and eating our way through the Testaccio neighborhood. Annamaria was absolutely fantastic explaining the rich history of food and life in this local area. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Tripadvisor customer · Steven · Mar 17, 2026

FAQs

Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?

This tour is adaptable for: - Vegetarians - Pescatarians - Dairy free - Pregnant women We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease. Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children.

Will my tour run in the order that is described?

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.