--- title: The Original Rome Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive) lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 58 of 197 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/the-original-rome-food-market-tour-all-inclusive/ --- # The Original Rome Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive) **Guidekin's take:** Testaccio from breakfast to dessert: a maritozzo pastry to start, market tastings of supplì, country cheese and old school dishes, a sit down pasta lunch at a trattoria that has been there a century, three wines and a seasonal sweet, rated 5 across 71 reviews. Everything the guide orders is included at €79 per person. Fine for vegetarians. In our comparison: #58 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Indulge in the mouth-watering world of Roman cuisine. Escape from the tourist traps of the city center and come join us on a culinary adventure in Testaccio district. We will walk you around the local market and make you sample the REAL Roman food. This tour is designed for foodies and travelers who want to dive into the local culture and try new dishes. You will meet up with the local guide at Trastevere train station ready to start the adventure with a Maritozzo pastry. You will then cross the Tevere river to reach the district of Testaccio. Stretch your belly before you dive into the scents, colors and flavors of the indoor market of Testaccio. Your guide will pick for you the most delicious street foods from selected top quality stalls. You will learn about locals' daily life and food habits as you sip a regional wine and cheer up with new friends. You will sample a local pasta in a magic trattoria carved into the Mount of Testaccio and finish off with a mouth-watering dessert! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please stand in front of the building. - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 6 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Streaty Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 5.0 from 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 71. - 5 stars: 71 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the food and local guides; many supplied reviews describe tours in other cities, limiting conclusions about Rome. **Praised:** - Local guides explain Roman food, neighbourhood history and culture - Varied, filling tastings with street food, pasta, cheese and wine - Testaccio market visits and food stops away from the main tourist areas - Welcoming food vendors and opportunities to meet the owners **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 65 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-12-11 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - 3 Wines - Seasonal dessert - Guided Walking Tour with Local Expert - Traditional Roman Breakfast with Maritozzo! - Rome Insider Guide (PDF) - Street Food tastings at the market (supplì, country cheese, old-school dishes) - Sit-down pasta lunch at century-old trattoria ## Not included - Seconds or other foods/drinks not ordered by the tour guide ## Itinerary 1. **Stazione Trastevere** (15m) - Meet up with your local guide and get to know the other travelers. 2. **Ponte Testaccio** (5m) - You will cross the bridge and learn about Roman Urban development 3. **Mattatoio** (15m) - Once the main slaughter house of Rome, today cultural center for exhibitions and Academic studies 4. **Testaccio** (1h 10m) - Explore the district of Testaccio led by your local guide, learn about history and admire some interesting ancient and modern attraction 5. **Mercato Di Testaccio** (1h) - Guide will walk you around the food benches and discuss local cuisine. You will sample several traditional street foods and wine. 6. **Monte Testaccio** (40m) - You will discover the secret gems of the Mount 7. **Rome War Cemetery** (5m) - Learn about the disembark of the Allies in WWII ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 stand in front of the building. Your Streaty guide will be holding a red bag with the Streaty logo printed on. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJyQQm0yBgLxMRNtu7iHMzfuU Ends: Tour ends at few steps from the Metro Station of Piramide ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Suitable to Vegetarians and Pescatarians ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #58 of 197** | €79 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (71) | 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 #58 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/food-tours-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/the-original-rome-food-market-tour-all-inclusive/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md