--- title: Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 47 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 2653 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 188 of 197 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-street-food-tour-with-local-guide/ --- # Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** A street food walk that doubles as a sightseeing route: supplì, pizza al taglio and the other things Roman office workers actually eat, explained alongside the monuments you pass, with a taste of wine and beer. Tastings and guide are included at €47 per person, tips and extra drinks are not. Evening departures miss the market, and vegans cannot be catered for. In our comparison: #188 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take a great gourmet adventure through the charming alleyways of Rome to explore amazing street food and impressive historic monuments explained by a local expert guide. Street food has been a daily habit for the Roman students and office workers that still today want to have a genuine and delicious meal without wasting hours in ordering and waiting for the food to be served. You will explore some of the most famous and traditional street food vendors and taste a large variety of specialties, from pizza to suppli, from zucchini flowers to pastries. This tour is perfect for people that wanna have a first overview of the city center of Rome and get to know some of the best addresses for eating. ## Before you book - Meeting point: PLEASE meet your guide under the statue… - 4 start times: between 11:00 and 18:00 - Food included: Several Street Food Tastings, Taste of… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €39: ages 4 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €47 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 2653 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Raphael Tours & Events - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 11:30, 17:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.84 from 2653 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2560 of 2653. - 5 stars: 2360 (89%) - 4 stars: 200 (8%) - 3 stars: 63 (2%) - 2 stars: 19 (1%) - 1 star: 11 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the varied food and local history; some find the portions too small to replace a meal. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who connect Roman street food with local history - Varied tastings, including pizza, supplì, fried artichokes and gelato - Practical tips for choosing food and restaurants during the rest of the trip - Neighbourhood walks that introduce places travellers might otherwise miss **Complaints:** - Some found portions too small, while others felt the tastings replaced dinner Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-03 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Several Street Food Tastings - Taste of wine and beer - Local expert guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Extra Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Campo De' Fiori** (15m) - Meet our expert local guide at Piazza Campo dei Fiori under the statue of Giordano Bruno located in the middle of the square. 2. **Campo De' Fiori** (30m) - In the morning here takes place one of the oldest food market and you will have the first tastings between the stalls (available only in the mornings). 3. **Passetto Del Biscione** (15m) - Admire a hidden gem in Rome while you taste the best local street food around this historical quarter. 4. **Antico Quartiere Ebraico** (30m) - Listen to the history of the Roman Ghetto instituted by Pope Paul IV to segregate Jewish people and taste one of the most famous roman-jewish specialty. 5. **The Portico of Octavia** (30m) - See the ruins of ancient monuments dated back to 1 century b.C. 6. **Area Sacra di Largo Argentina** (30m) - See the place where Julius Caesar was assassinated and indulge and artisanal gelato to conclude this feast! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 11:30, 17:00, 18:00 - 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 PLEASE meet your guide under the statue of Giordano Bruno at Piazza Campo dei Fiori. The guide will be holding a sign written " STREET FOOD TOUR". Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJIaaS9EVgLxMRQzlDOrW-LGc ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - The tour takes place rain or shine - Please note in the evenings the local market is closed - Tastings are subject to change according to the season - This tour CAN accommodate vegetarians (not vegans). ONLY if advised in advance. - This tour does NOT accommodate vegans, gluten or dairy-free diets. - If you are allergic to nuts, please, be aware of the risk of cross contamination. - Not suitable to travelers with limited standing or walking capacity. Seats are not guaranteed during the experience. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #188 of 197** | €47 | 2h 30m | 4.84 (2653) | 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 | Ranked #188 of 197 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €373, median €80; typical length 3h. 26 of 197 are private. 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