Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour
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 245 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Excellent
Had a great time on this tour! Our guide, Alex, was very informative and was open to answer any questions the group had. A good mix of food was offered and we learned a lot about the Testaccio neighborhood. Would recommend to anyone looking to experience the city outside the main tourist attractions.
Tripadvisor customer · Mobile27427902814 · May 20, 2026 Excellent
Silvia was the best guide! She’s native to Testaccio and knew a lot of the local history. All the food and drinks were delicious!
Tripadvisor customer · Kelly · May 20, 2026 Excellent
Alex was exceptional, rich and complete experience. I highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Jason · May 19, 2026 Excellent
Alex was amazing. The tour was better than I could have hoped.
Tripadvisor customer · Amy · May 19, 2026 Excellent
JP was amazing. Great experience. Fantastic food and wine.
Tripadvisor customer · natalie · May 19, 2026
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Excellent
Silvia was the best guide! She’s native to Testaccio and knew a lot of the local history. All the food and drinks were delicious!
Tripadvisor customer · Kelly · May 20, 2026 Excellent
Had a great time on this tour! Our guide, Alex, was very informative and was open to answer any questions the group had. A good mix of food was offered and we learned a lot about the Testaccio neighborhood. Would recommend to anyone looking to experience the city outside the main tourist attractions.
Tripadvisor customer · Mobile27427902814 · May 20, 2026 Excellent
Alex was exceptional, rich and complete experience. I highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Jason · May 19, 2026 Excellent
Alex was amazing. The tour was better than I could have hoped.
Tripadvisor customer · Amy · May 19, 2026 Excellent
JP was amazing. Great experience. Fantastic food and wine.
Tripadvisor customer · natalie · May 19, 2026 Excellent
Over the past two years, we done Devour Tours in Paris, Barcelona and Rome. Each was excellent and well worth the price. In every case the guide was super knowledgeable and friendly.
Verified · Doug · Canada · Male · 65 - 74 years · May 16, 2026 Excellent
Fabulous tour! The food was delicious, and I enjoyed understanding more of what makes various types of Italian food different and which are distinctive to Rome. It was clear that Devour had positive neighbor-like relationships with the vendors we visited, and the vendors were excited to tell us about their products and craft. In a city of tourist traps, this felt like a really positive local experience that supports the local community. Our tour guide Chiara was knowledgeable, kind, and fun to hang out with! The group size was perfect. Highly recommend!
Verified · Amy · USA · Female · 35 - 44 years · May 16, 2026 Excellent
We had the best time with Mattia. He was extremely knowledgeable about the food of Testaccio and the history of the city. DO NOT EAT prior to taking this tour as you will have a great variety of delicious food on the tour.
GetYourGuide customer · Mark · May 15, 2026 Excellent
I was pleasantly surprised of how enjoyable this food tasting tour was. Chiara B. was an excellent tour guide. She made everyone feel welcome and she was very respectful.
Our group was small, only eight people which made it more enjoyable. Each tasting was enjoyable. And everything was within an easy walk. I would highly recommend this!
Viator customer · Melinda · May 15, 2026 Excellent
Plenty of food and history of the Testaccio neighborhood.
Tripadvisor customer · Peter · May 15, 2026FAQs
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.
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