Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour
304 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 223 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.8/5
223 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.9/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Aurelio’s Testaccio Market tour with Devour was one of the highlights of our trip. He’s a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply connected to the neighborhood. We tasted over 11 incredible bites - from fresh maritozzo, prosciutto and ricotta, the vitella al ragu’bianco panino with little bites of veal cooked in wine with pancetta and onions, traditional Roman pasta with wine and authentic gelato. I loved the tip he provided on how to identify a traditional/authentic Roman ristorante or gelateria frequented by locals versus the ones that cater to tourists only. <br /><br />The market was buzzing with local life, and Aurelio made every stop feel personal. It’s more than a food tour—it’s a deep dive into Roman culture. <br /><br />I’ve signed up for a few food tours now and 2nd food tour with Devour and looking forward to more in our future visits to Europe. <br /><br />Come hungry and curious!
Tripadvisor customer·Norma·Nov 12, 2025
Excellent
Excellent tour! Aurelio is amazing!<br />The sites he recommended were excellent.<br />100% recommended for foodies
Tripadvisor customer·Stephanie·Nov 06, 2025
Excellent
Great guide and great food. Loved it So many great foods and restaurants. Learned a lot and are a lot. It was just a fun night out on the town.
Tripadvisor customer·Suzanne·Oct 30, 2025
Excellent
Was a great tour, authentic food, particularly enjoyed sample 4 different kind of pasta in the restaurant. Many thanks
Tripadvisor customer·Bug·Oct 28, 2025
Great
100 usd. 210 minutes as advertised <br />Would be helpful to have had better cab connections. October produce. Slaughter house tour not necessary.<br />Sommelier was very informative
Tripadvisor customer·John·Oct 25, 2025
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Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour
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Verified rating
4.8/5
based on 223 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide
4.9/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Aurelio’s Testaccio Market tour with Devour was one of the highlights of our trip. He’s a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply connected to the neighborhood. We tasted over 11 incredible bites - from fresh maritozzo, prosciutto and ricotta, the vitella al ragu’bianco panino with little bites of veal cooked in wine with pancetta and onions, traditional Roman pasta with wine and authentic gelato. I loved the tip he provided on how to identify a traditional/authentic Roman ristorante or gelateria frequented by locals versus the ones that cater to tourists only. <br /><br />The market was buzzing with local life, and Aurelio made every stop feel personal. It’s more than a food tour—it’s a deep dive into Roman culture. <br /><br />I’ve signed up for a few food tours now and 2nd food tour with Devour and looking forward to more in our future visits to Europe. <br /><br />Come hungry and curious!
Tripadvisor customer·Norma·Nov 12, 2025
Excellent
Excellent tour! Aurelio is amazing!<br />The sites he recommended were excellent.<br />100% recommended for foodies
Tripadvisor customer·Stephanie·Nov 06, 2025
Excellent
Great guide and great food. Loved it So many great foods and restaurants. Learned a lot and are a lot. It was just a fun night out on the town.
Tripadvisor customer·Suzanne·Oct 30, 2025
Excellent
Was a great tour, authentic food, particularly enjoyed sample 4 different kind of pasta in the restaurant. Many thanks
Tripadvisor customer·Bug·Oct 28, 2025
Great
100 usd. 210 minutes as advertised <br />Would be helpful to have had better cab connections. October produce. Slaughter house tour not necessary.<br />Sommelier was very informative
Tripadvisor customer·John·Oct 25, 2025
Excellent
Incredible tour! Annamaria was a fantastic guide. Every stop was unique and it was so good. Left full and with new knowledge! Would recommend to anyone!
Tripadvisor customer·Jon·Oct 21, 2025
Excellent
Aurelio was awesome and did a great job showing us around the local spots. 12/10 would recommend and will be doing more tours with Devour!
Tripadvisor customer·Aaron·Oct 16, 2025
Excellent
Aurelio did a fantastic job and the food we tried was amazing and authentic! The places we tried were unique and local! It was delicious!
Tripadvisor customer·Melissa·Oct 16, 2025
Excellent
Excellent tour. Lots of interesting information and great food. The tour guide (Annamaria) was fantastic. I would strongly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer·Andy·Oct 14, 2025
Excellent
An excellent tour filled with great food and interesting history. Our guide Annamaria was very friendly and enthusiastic.
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
The buffet has a variety of options that can accomodate different dietary restrictions. Contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) if you need additional assistance.
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.