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Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour

258 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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4.8 /5

based on 222 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.8 /5

222 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

It was a great tour! Our guide Chiara was amazing! Highly reccomend!! Great for couples and families! Anyone who loves to eat!

Tripadvisor customer · Lauren · Aug 01, 2025

Excellent

We had a blast tasting all of the food with Aurelio. Amazing time! We loved the pasta, market, and the pastries. Wonderful!!!

Tripadvisor customer · Quest56921636534 · Jul 31, 2025

Excellent

This was such a fun tour. Aurelio was such a fun tour guide. We learned things about Testaccio that we wouldn’t have if we didn’t go on this tour. We had such good food and were able to eat many things that were delicious. This is a must do tour!

Tripadvisor customer · Amanda · Jul 31, 2025

Excellent

Incredible! Alessandro is an excellent guide and story teller. Highly recommend as he gave us a great story with every food we tried. Definitely had an unforgettable time!

Tripadvisor customer · Christopher · Jul 29, 2025

Excellent

My wife and I had an amazing and unforgettable experience on the Devour Testaccio Food Tour. We have taken other food tours and this one makes the top of our list. As soon as we met our guide, Alessandro, everything felt so authentic. A local with a passion for food and hospitality. The neighborhood of Testaccio is an unassuming neighborhood, not overrun by tourists. Alessandro was genuine, passionate, and knowledgeable. He guided us through local spots and an amazing market while sharing fascinating insights into the history and traditions behind the food. I felt like I got an insider’s look into Rome’s culinary history. This tour isn’t just about eating; it’s about learning, connecting, and discovering the stories behind the food. If you’re in Rome and want to experience food like a local, take the Devour Testaccio Food Tour. You won’t regret it!

Tripadvisor customer · James · Jul 29, 2025

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.