Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour

Spend a morning shopping, eating, and exploring a non-touristy Roman neighborhood on an unforgettable food tour. 

• Try 14 food tastings at 8 family-run eateries.
• Enjoy an authentic Roman breakfast with coffee.
• Taste your way through the Testaccio Market.
• Experience a Roman lunch with pasta and wine.
• Learn the difference between gelato and ice cream.

You may have heard that when in Rome, you should do as the Romans do. On this ultimate foodie tour, that’s exactly what’s on the agenda! As you move from local coffee bar to traditional food market, from trattoria to gelateria, you’ll experience a day in the life of a bona-fide Roman in the picturesque and off-the-beaten-path neighborhood of Testaccio.   

Start your morning in true Italian style with coffee and pastries in a bakery that serves as the meeting point for locals all over the neighborhood.      Following a typical Roman’s daily routine, you’ll make your way to the local market. While there, you’ll meet a few of the passionate vendors—some of whom have had their stalls for 40 years. Try incredible local pizza, farm-fresh vegetables, and artisanal cheeses and cured meats. You’ll also enjoy a sandwich from a stall that locals can’t stop talking about—and revisiting time and time again.       After the market, it's time for lunch. You’ll head to a family-run trattoria to try a pasta with true local roots paired with Italian red wine. As you eat, your guide will give you a crash course in Italian mealtimes.         End the day by topping all these delicious bites off with gelato. Enjoy a cup or cone of the flavors of your choice at a historic gelateria serving up delicious gelato made on site every morning. 

Between each foodie stop, your local guide will point out important landmarks, including an Ancient Roman archaeological site and 19th century slaughterhouse and that led to the rise of the modern neighborhood. 

When you part ways with your guide, you'll have a deeper appreciation for this hidden gem of a neighborhood and know how to eat and drink like a true Roman.

• Testaccio market, Via Aldo Manuzio, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.