--- title: "Taste of Rome: Food Tour with Local Guide" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 210 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 192 of 197 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/taste-of-rome-food-tour-with-local-guide/ --- # Taste of Rome: Food Tour with Local Guide **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your guide at Piazza Farnese… - Starts 10:45, 17:15: 2 departures a day - Food included: Wine or soft drinks, Several different… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 6 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 210 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Food Tours Of Rome - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:45, 17:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.75 from 210 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 196 of 210. - 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 (2023-06-05 to 2026-05-06); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Bottled water - Wine or soft drinks - Alcoholic Beverages - Walking tour - Local expert guide - Several different food tastings ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Food Tours of Rome** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **Campo De' Fiori** (1h) - 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... 3. **Piazza Navona** (1h) - 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... 4. **Area Sacra di Largo Argentina** (1h) - 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! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:45, 17:15 - 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 at Piazza Farnese next to the fountain in the middle of the square. The guide will be holding a sign written "FOOD TOUR". Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiRQaWF6emEgRmFybmVzZSwgMDAxODYgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgl_JUnmRWAvExHQYJ9ToJjxwxIUChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k ## Good to know - 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #192 of 197** | €69 | 3h | 4.75 (210) | 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 #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. 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