Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour

Alex was the best! so knowledgeable and passionate. couldn't recommend this tour enough. we left very full ❤️

What an amazing way to learn about Roman food! Guilia was fantastic and the variety and volume of the foods we tried was great! I’m so full! I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Rome. So good to get out of the tourist packed areas and see an authentic part of Rome.

Wonderful food & guided history tour of the area. Guide was terrific.

There are food tours that everyone flocks to—and then there’s this one, created for true food lovers. Testaccio offers an authentic experience rooted deeply in Rome’s culinary traditions.<br />Just like we all have our favorite local spots back home; our go-to pizza place, burger joint, steakhouse, or sweet treat, you’ll find that same sense of familiarity here, except every stop feels even better than the last. The neighborhood isn’t overly touristy, which makes this tour feel like a hidden gem and an absolute must-do.<br />We sampled one of the best maritozzi, explored the revitalized Testaccio Market, and caught a glimpse of its historic centerpiece, the old slaughterhouse (Mattatoio). Lunch was incredible, too much to fully capture and we wrapped things up with gelato from a shop run by a 90-year-old owner who’s been perfecting his craft for over four decades. These were just a few of the standout moments.<br />What made the experience truly special was Annmarie. Her deep knowledge, warm personality, and engaging storytelling brought everything to life. She was welcoming, thoughtful, and made us feel like old friends by the end of the tour. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Rome and the perfect way to end our visit.