Private Food Tour of Rome: Campo de Fiori Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere

Highlights

Itinerary for Monday-Saturday tours: Meet your guide and walk to the Campo de' Fiori, site of a popular morning food market (afternoon tours experience the relaxed atmosphere of this lovely piazza even without the market in full swing). Talk with some of the vendors, find out what's for sale and sample some of the goodies. Learn how the Romans do their grocery shopping. Sample local specialties, including pizza bianca (pizza without tomato sauce), fresh mozzarella cheese, cured meats, pasta and gelato. Learn about the history of the area still known as the Jewish Ghetto. Hear about its status as a destination for food lovers in modern Rome. Visit Piazza delle Cinque Scole, stopping in shops for samples of things like fried artichokes, codfish and fried balls of risotto known as 'suppli.' Continue on to the historic Trastevere neighborhood. Walk along streets lined with art galleries and vintage boutiques as your guide talks about this area's beloved cafes and bars. Taste some traditional Roman dishes. Itinerary for Sunday tours: Go to an Organic Market that is managed by the farmers whose goods are for sale inside. Enjoy a walk through little-known parts of Rome to visit the Jewish Ghetto and then the Trastevere neighborhood. Sample local specialties along the way as you learn about traditional Roman cuisine from your knowledgeable guide. Please note: Sunday is the day when many shops are closed in Rome.

Summary

Itinerary for Monday-Saturday tours: Meet your guide and walk to the Campo de' Fiori, site of a popular morning food market (afternoon tours experience the relaxed atmosphere of this lovely piazza even without the market in full swing). Talk with some of the vendors, find out what's for sale and sample some of the goodies. Learn how the Romans do their grocery shopping. Sample local specialties, including pizza bianca (pizza without tomato sauce), fresh mozzarella cheese, cured meats, pasta and gelato. Learn about the history of the area still known as the Jewish Ghetto. Hear about its status as a destination for food lovers in modern Rome. Visit Piazza delle Cinque Scole, stopping in shops for samples of things like fried artichokes, codfish and fried balls of risotto known as 'suppli.' Continue on to the historic Trastevere neighborhood. Walk along streets lined with art galleries and vintage boutiques as your guide talks about this area's beloved cafes and bars. Taste some traditional Roman dishes. Itinerary for Sunday tours: Go to an Organic Market that is managed by the farmers whose goods are for sale inside. Enjoy a walk through little-known parts of Rome to visit the Jewish Ghetto and then the Trastevere neighborhood. Sample local specialties along the way as you learn about traditional Roman cuisine from your knowledgeable guide. Please note: Sunday is the day when many shops are closed in Rome.

Tour info

Duration

3.5 hours

Why take this tour?

Go hunting for the best food in Rome with this private 3.5-hour food tour through Campo de' Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and the Trastevere neighborhood. With an in-the-know guide, you’ll taste traditional Italian favorites like gelato and pasta as well as local specialties like fried artichokes. Eat your way through the Eternal City as the Romans do. This is a must-do experience that will make you feel part of the city, and is especially useful at the beginning of your stay. Amazing idea for celebrating your Roman Holiday, can be customized for your group.

What’s included?

Food tasting
Local guide
Food walking tour
Entry/Admission - Rome
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Gourmetaly Food Tours

About operator:

There’s no better way to truly understand Rome than through your stomach. Taste your way through the Eternal City, teasing your sweet tooth with the best coffee, tiramisu, and gelato in town as well as Savoury specialties on the famous " Food Crawl Rome Tour" of Campo de Fiori, Jewish ghetto and Trastevere. Guided by a local food connoisseur, your small group of no more than 12-15 people will check out the best of the best during the Espresso & Gelato Tour of Rome. Combining Italy’s famous coffee, gelato, pizza, trattorias, local restaurants and groceries with the sweets and specialties that have become recognizable the world over, these personalized tours will take you to the city’s most renowned coffee shops, gelaterias, and food stores beloved by locals.A relaxed walking tour will bring you through a number of Roman neighborhoods, igniting all of your senses as you learn how to properly order an Italian coffee before stopping in for gelato and tiramisu tastings, or a pizza, why local people eat that style and how to optimize your staying in Italy. Along the way, your guide will teach you about Italian culinary habits and will introduce you to a number of culinary specialties found in local shops. You will also find out about seasonal events and food festivals taking place at the time of your tour.During this sweet excursion, combine your love for food with your passion for Rome! Gourmetaly organizes also private foodie events, Gourmet dinners with paired wines, wine tastings, cooking classes, gelato classes and concerts with wines.