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Taste of Rome: Food Tour with Local Guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A food walk that pairs the homemade Roman classics, finger food to pasta to dessert, with the monuments in between, led by a local guide with wine or soft drinks poured along the way. Tastings, drinks and guide are included at €69 per person, tips and hotel pickup are not. Vegetarians can be catered for with notice, and the stops change with the season.

From the guide

Did you dream about walking though the charming alleyways of Rome and exploring amazing Roman food like in the movies? Take this great 3-hour mouth-watering adventure with our local expert guide and taste all the typical and home made Roman foods combined with a pleasure walking through impressive historic monuments. You will explore some of the most famous and traditional Italian finger foods and main courses and taste a large variety of specialties, from pasta to desserts and real italian ice cream.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:45, 17:15
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:45, 17:15. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Bottled water
Wine or soft drinks
Alcoholic Beverages
Walking tour
Local expert guide
Several different food tastings

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Food Tours of Rome Stop 1
Our guided 3-hour Taste of Rome Walking Food Tour lets you experience Rome like a local, in an authentic neighborhood where people live, eat and have fun after working hours.
Pass by
Campo De' Fiori Stop 2
Try real roman pasta, street snacks and real ice cream in ancient surroundings. The tour highlights includes: Italian cheeses, prosciutti and salami with wine; Roman’s most popular street food: Rome’s 2 most famous pasta dishes with wine; Last but not least top-rated gelato in Rome run by a local family from many years. The tour will take place at the Campo dè Fiori area! Known to locals as the “heart of Rome”, is the city’s original foodie neighborhood and where the most famous open market of the city takes place during the day. The guided tour continues to the old city center of Rome and Pompey theatre. You will visit famous Ancient Roman ruins and other historic buildings.  If you choose the morning slot you’ll visit our local market and meet the vendors who have been there for generations! If you take the evening tour you will taste the most delicious pasta you’ve ever had, just like romans do!
1h
Piazza Navona Stop 3
All that admiring the layers of Rome’s architecture from the Empire’s greatest temple ruins, to Baroque masterpieces and stunning Renaissance fountains. You’ll also be sampling everything from classic Italian dishes to a typical Roman snacks all combined with stories and insights into Rome’s history and culture, while exploring the city’s most fascinating offbeat landmarks.
1h
Area Sacra di Largo Argentina Stop 4
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 with an expert local guide. End this experience indulging a delicious artisanal gelato!
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

Please meet your guide at Piazza Farnese next to the fountain in the middle of the square. The guide will be holding a sign written "FOOD TOUR".

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Transfer from your hotel to the meeting point is NOT INCLUDED in the price. Taxi or buses are a convenient option
  • Places visited during your tour are subject to change;
  • Vegetarians can be accommodated if advised in advance. Please note this in the 'special requirements' field on booking.
  • We cannot accommodate vegan, gluten or dairy free diets.
  • This tour is NOT suitable to participants with severe allergies to nuts and dry fruits.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 69 / person