--- title: Rome: La Dolce Vita – Gelato, Tiramisu & Espresso Food Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 117 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 166 of 199 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-la-dolce-vita-gelato-tiramisu-espresso-food-tour/ --- # Rome: La Dolce Vita – Gelato, Tiramisu & Espresso Food Tour **Guidekin's take:** The sweet tour: espresso at a famous coffee house with the queue skipped, a granita with cream, artisan gelato and an alcohol free tiramisu, with a moka demonstration and a guide who explains the roasting, and nothing a child or a non drinker cannot join. Tastings and a restaurant guide are included at €65 per person, pickup is not. Gluten free on request. ## Overview Since 2013 the first and sweetest tour of Rome! Enjoy a must-do culinary experience on this espresso and gelato food walking tour in Rome city centre. No worries about caffeine or alcohol, this tasting tour is suitable for kids, not coffee-drinkers, no alcohol drinkers and can be customised for gluten free foodies. Led by a food-loving guide, this small-group tour will teach you the secrets behind these Italian specialties. Learn about the coffee-roasting process as you visit the famous coffee shops Sant'Eustachio and Tazza d'Oro with a priority service. Visit an amazing Gelato store and taste gourmet creations by a famous gelato chef. Indulge your senses while learning all secrets to make and distinguish a top gelato from the others. Savor homemade tiramisu and delicious gelato at some of the best shops in town. Personalized attention from your guide guaranteed. All our foodies will receive our "Best restaurant' s guide" for free and many tips and recipes on our coobook. Join us! ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 117 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Shared GROUP TOUR ENGLISH | €65 / person | English | small group tour max 12 people | | Private Tour in English | €120 / person | English | private foodie guide : Immerse yourself in the Italian coffee tradition, exploring its customs and fascinating legends | ## What's included - Free Best restaurant's guide & cookbook - Special moka preparation show - Alcohol free Tiramisu tasting - Granita di Caffè con panna (roman special crumbled frozen coffee) - Gelato (Italian artisan ice-cream) tasting - Espresso coffee tasting (decaf or options available) & Skip the line at Sant'Eustachio coffee house - Foodie-host will introduce you into the local mood and culture ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks, unless specified - Personal Shopping ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza della Minerva** (10m) - The itinerary will give you sights of lovely places in Rome city centre. Firstly you will admire Piazza della Minerva, with the elephant monument by Bernini. 2. **We'll start our culinary adventure with visits to famous coffee shop: Tazza d...** (15m) - We'll start our culinary adventure with visits to famous coffee shop: Tazza d'Oro, a historic cafe that opened in 1946. Your expert guide will share insights into the coffee-roasting process as you savor a tasting of freshly granita made with espresso. 3. **Sant’ Eustachio Il Caffe** (15m) - Next, we'll head to a renowned gelateria for a delightful gelato tasting.Discovering secrets of Italian artisanal gelato (don’t call it ice-cream), a top Italian dessert. Why Italian gelato is so tasty? Are you able to distinguish a good gelato from a bad one? By enjoying... 4. **Pantheon** (pass by, no stop) - Your friendly guide, an expert food connoisseur, will meet you near the Pantheon to begin this delicious journey. 5. **Piazza Navona** (pass by, no stop) - During the tour, you'll wander through historic Roman neighborhoods, passing iconic landmarks like the Pantheon and Piazza Navona as you soak in the vibrant cultural atmosphere. 6. **Bialetti - Largo Chigi** (15m) - Espresso coffee is famous worldwide but not at home. For almost a century moka coffee maker has been the way. Discover the iconic Bialetti moka coffee-maker and how to use it during a coffee-making show. Learning everything about the Italian style. Enjoy a unique welcome... 7. **Via del governo Vecchio** (15m) - And that's not all – you'll also visit one of the city's most popular tiramisu shops, where you'll enjoy an exquisite tasting of this delectable dessert. Your guide will explain how this beloved treat is created. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:55, 15:00, 15:05, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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 Meeting point: Piazza della Minerva at the Elephant statue ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Good walking shoes suggested - Please show up 10 minutes before departure - Not recommended for diary free is possible to cutomize a little but not always completely - Gluten free options available prior notice ## How it compares in Food Tours Ranked **#166 of 199** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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