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title: "Taste Rome: Exploring Trastevere’s Culinary Secrets with a Local"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 85
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 94
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 154 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/taste-rome-exploring-trastevere-s-culinary-secrets-with-a-local/
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# Taste Rome: Exploring Trastevere’s Culinary Secrets with a Local

**Guidekin's take:** Trastevere through the places you would not find alone: a cheese shop a century old, a cookie factory from the interwar years, refined gelato and chefs who rework Roman cooking, with five tasting stops and water and wine at the table. Tastings and a foodies' guide are included at €85 per person, extra drinks are not. Vegan and gluten free on request.

In our comparison: #154 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

“Wow, I would have never found this place on my own”.
That’s what our tour is for! We introduce you a food and ancient eateries that you are not going to find anywhere else.
Trastevere is considered to be the heart of the traditional Roman cuisine. Here, we will experience the tradition of small family run gems, while getting to know great chefs who reinterpreted the Roman cuisine with refinement and taste.
Everything you taste is made with organic or locally sourced ingredients, that we had meticulously selected by being the best in the city.
The experience is a combination of traditional and creative gourmet food. 
The highligh is a creative bistrot where the guide together with the chef will teach you how to prepare the most famous Roman recipe.
Ending the tour at an exceptional gourmet gelateria, your guide will inform you on essential tips to ensure that you will make the most of every day while in Rome.

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## Before you book

- Meeting point: The group will meet at 10.30 am (for the…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:30, 17:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €42: ages 6 to 10

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €85 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 94 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Do Eat Better Experience
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Start times: 10:30, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12

## Reviews

4.87 from 94 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 93 of 94.

- 5 stars: 85 (90%)
- 4 stars: 8 (9%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local food stops and knowledgeable guides, though some find the tastings fall short of expectations.

**Praised:**
- Varied Roman tastings, from savoury dishes to sweets
- Stops at small local food shops that guests would not have found alone
- Guides explain the food's origins and the neighbourhood's history
- Many find the tastings generous and filling
- Small groups with a relaxed pace and personal attention

**Complaints:**
- Some find the tastings less satisfying than expected

Written by Guidekin from the 76 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2015-08-03 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- English speaking guide
- 5 different tasting locations. Water and wine are offered at the restaurant.
- You'll learn and taste the best of the Roman street food;
- You'll visit a century old cheese shop and try cheeses and local cured meat;
- You'll try a refined and gourmet gelato​.
- You'll taste artisanal sweets in a cookie’s factory that dates back to 1920;
- Rome for Foodies’ Guide

## Not included

- extra drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Trastevere** (pass by, no stop) - Do Eat Better Experience Rome Food Tour in Trastevere lets you live through the city like a local. No tourist traps allowed! A Food Expert will guide you to taste the best typical dishes in the venues only known by locals.Expect a full meal or even more! The food choice...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30, 17:00
- 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

The group will meet at 10.30 am (for the morning tour) and at 5 pm (for the afternoon tour) outside trattoria Sora Lella on Via di Ponte Quattro Capi, 16, 00186 Roma RM on the Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island). .
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzX1_iElgLxMR7TxJQMUVWD4

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please provide us with your email address at the moment of your reservation.

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #154 of 197** | €85 | 3h | 4.87 (94) | 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 |

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