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Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour

418 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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4.9 /5

based on 256 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.9 /5

256 reviews

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Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

We had a great tour with Giulia, who was super warm and friendly. Our group of 8 had a good mix of prosciutto, maritozzi (pastries) in a well-known bakery, sandwich at Mordi & Vai, excellent gelato, etc. Highly recommend Testaccio to stay as well as for the food tour! She easily made adjustments for someone who had a dairy intolerance.

Viator customer · Lynn · Jun 13, 2026

Excellent

Aurelio A. was an incredible guide - we learned so much, enjoyed delicious foods and explored a neighborhood we never would have found on our own. An unforgettable experience.

Tripadvisor customer · Samantha · Jun 12, 2026

Excellent

Wonderful tour and Aurelio was an excellent guide. Absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic local experience.

Tripadvisor customer · erik · Jun 12, 2026

Excellent

Wonderful small tour with a combination of history and delicious foods in Testaccio guided by Aurelio. Really nice pacing and group of people on the tour. All of the vendors visited on the tour were friendly with the tour group. Highly recommended.

Tripadvisor customer · Frank · Jun 12, 2026

Excellent

Aurelio took us on a wonderful tour of an interesting neighbourhood. <br /><br />We had so much fun and so much fine and diverse food. We learned the history of our dishes as well as the area.

Tripadvisor customer · Brian · Jun 12, 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.