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Taste of Rome: Food Tour with Local Guide

4.8 · 210 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Food Tours Of Rome Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:45, 17:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #192 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €69 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • Wine or soft drinks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Walking tour
  • Local expert guide
  • Several different food tastings
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Children from €59 (ages 6 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
210 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 196 of 210

Star breakdown of all 210 ratings

5 stars
177 · 84%
4 stars
19 · 9%
3 stars
11 · 5%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the generous tastings and local history; late changes to the tour or meeting point can cause confusion.

Praised

  • Friendly guides combine food knowledge with Roman history
  • Varied tastings of local dishes, wine and desserts
  • Generous portions leave many travellers feeling full
  • Neighbourhood walks reveal eateries and streets travellers say they would otherwise miss

Complaints

  • Late tour or meeting point changes can send travellers to the wrong location
  • Some find the food mediocre, while others praise its quality and variety
  • Guides can be hard to hear over street noise or in larger groups
  • Some want more explanation of the food and less emphasis on history

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 June 2023 to 6 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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". · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:45, 17:15 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Food Tours Of Rome; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Wine or soft drinks, Several different…
  • Children from €59 ages 6 to 12

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #192 of 197€693h4.75 (210)shared
Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato€1494h5.0 (742)shared
Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)€853h4.99 (906)shared
Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class€593h4.98 (1838)shared

Ranked #192 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 197 Food Tours

From €69 per adult