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title: "Rome Food Tour: Small-Group Testaccio Market & Local Tastings"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 63
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 314
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 83 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-food-tour-small-group-testaccio-market-local-tastings/
---

# Rome Food Tour: Small-Group Testaccio Market & Local Tastings

**Guidekin's take:** Testaccio the way its residents eat it: a coffee bar, the market, a trattoria for a full pasta lunch with wine and a gelateria, with more than a dozen tastings across eight family run places and a walk past the old slaughterhouse and the pottery hill. Tastings and lunch are included at €63 per person, tips and pickup are not. Not for vegans or coeliacs.

In our comparison: #83 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Testaccio is a must-visit neighborhood for food lovers in Rome. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. On this ultimate foodie tour, that’s exactly what’s on the agenda! As you move from a local coffee bar to a traditional food market, from Trattoria to gelateria, you’ll experience a day in the life of a bonafide Roman in the picturesque neighborhood of Testaccio. Enjoy tastings at 8 local eateries including a full pasta lunch with wine.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting in the square…
- Starts 10:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €55: ages 2 to 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €63 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 314 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Devour Italy Food Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.94 from 314 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 310 of 314.

- 5 stars: 304 (97%)
- 4 stars: 6 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the varied, filling tastings and local knowledge; some mention heat during the neighbourhood walk.

**Praised:**
- Varied tastings leave many travellers feeling full
- Guides explain Testaccio's history and local food traditions
- Welcoming guides make the small groups feel personal
- Visits to neighbourhood shops and market vendors beyond the main tourist sights
- Relaxed pacing between tastings

**Complaints:**
- Hot conditions during the neighbourhood walk

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-30 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Local English-speaking guide
- Piazza Testaccio
- 14 food tastings across 8 amazing, family-run establishments
- Testaccio Market
- Mattatoio
- Monte Testaccio

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Start your morning in true Italian style with coffee and pastries in a bakery...** (30m) - 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.
2. **Following a typical Roman’s daily routine, you’ll make your way to the local ...** (1h 30m) - 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...
3. **Mattatoio** (pass by, no stop) - A 19th century slaughterhouse that employed many Romans and led to the rise of the modern neighborhood.
4. **Testaccio** (1h) - 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.
5. **Monte Testaccio** (pass by, no stop) - Between each foodie stop, your local guide will point out important landmarks, including an Ancient Roman archaeological site. This mountain of broken pottery is a testament to the neighborhood's commercial roots.
6. **End the day by topping all these delicious bites off with gelato** (15m) - Enjoy a cup or cone of the flavors of your choice at a historic gelateria serving up delicious gelato made on site every morning.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting in the square ”Piazza di Santa Maria Liberatrice”, by the statue "Monumento ai Caduti di Testaccio" closest to the Santa Maria Liberatrice church. They will be holding a red Devour Tours sign or tote bag. 

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjNQaWF6emEgZGkgUyBNYXJpYSBMaWJlcmF0cmljZSwgMDAxNTMgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgntwlUyMGAvExFukzSDN8_aABIUChIJXxbwqK9hLxMR1Rw3v1GMDEA

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please contact us at the time of the booking.
- This tour is in English
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
- Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
- Please note that this tour is not suitable for vegans.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #83 of 197** | €63 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (314) | shared |
| [Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) | €149 | 4h | 5.0 (742) | shared |
| [Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)](/italy/rome/tours/rome-pasta-making-class-with-sauces-and-wine-included-gf-option/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.99 (906) | shared |
| [Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class](/italy/rome/tours/rome-3-spritz-cocktails-fresh-pasta-cooking-class/?format=md) | €59 | 3h | 4.98 (1838) | shared |

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