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title: Twilight Local Food, History and Hidden Places
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 93
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 240
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 163 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/twilight-local-food-history-and-hidden-places/
---

# Twilight Local Food, History and Hidden Places

**Guidekin's take:** A twilight walk with a Roman archaeologist who mixes hidden corners with more than fifteen tastings, from pizza al taglio at a bakery open since the nineteenth century to the city's oldest bar, still run by the same family. Tastings, wine, beer and the Roman aperitivo of wine and gassosa are included at €93 per person, pickup is not. Fully wheelchair accessible.

In our comparison: #163 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Eat like a Local and experience the Eternal City as a real Roman on this unique food & history adventure with more than 15 Gourmet Food & Wine tastings.
A Roman archaeologist will guide you through hidden gems of the city during a “walking aperitif”.

In the narrow streets of Campo de Fiori, we will start with a typical Roman aperitif. After the toast, we will immerse ourselves in the world of the Roman street food, tasting pizza "al taglio" in an ancient bakery opened in 1880 and then a real supplì in one of the last family run “friggitoria”, where the family works since 1860. Here we will pair the supplì with a beer and a surprise! 

We will then move in a unique venue: a traditional shops where a family offers cheese and cold cuts produced in their farm just out of Rome. And obviously there is no aperitif without some good wine!

We will finish our “walking Roman aperitif” with a “sweet touch” (no spoiler!), in the area of Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares of Rome

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of Antico Bar Mariani,
- Starts 17:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €71: ages 7 to 13

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €93 per person
- Duration: 3h–4h
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Roma Eat SRLS
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Start times: 17:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12

## Reviews

4.78 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 36.

- 5 stars: 33 (92%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 2 (6%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local food and historical context, though some find serving cannoli before savoury dishes odd.

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides who explain Roman history alongside the food and its traditions
- Varied food and drink tastings, especially cheese and pasta
- Small local food shops that travellers say they would not have found on their own
- Restaurant recommendations and practical tips that help with the rest of the trip

**Complaints:**
- Serving cannoli before savoury dishes feels like an odd sequence to some

Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-07-06 to 2026-04-27); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Discover the Oldest Bar in Rome, owned by 150 years and 7 generations by the same Family
- 15 Food Tastings, Pizza, Aged Cheeses, Salami, Supplì, Tiramisù...and much more
- Water, Wine, Beer & "Vino e Gassosa" (the typical Roman aperitivo)

## Not included

- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Transportation to/from attractions

## Itinerary

1. **Via dei Pettinari** (1h; admission included) - Eat like a local, feel like a Roman with us on this unique evening adventure, discovering the historical center of Rome out off the beaten paths :) More than 15 Food and Wine tastings, all "seasoned" with storytelling of our city, history and archeological secrets. We will...
2. **Campo De' Fiori** (1h; admission included) - we will have an exclusive acces to the last traditional family grocery shop of the area, paring different cheeses and salami with a local wine We will have a glimpse of the Roman street food, with the pizza "al taglio" in an ancient bakery opened in 1880 and than we will seat...
3. **Piazza Navona** (1h; admission included) - We will finish with a toast of a homemade limoncello, created with love and passion and with an unforgettable Tiramisù under one of the most beautiful fountains of Rome :D

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Departures: 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

In front of Antico Bar Mariani, in via dei pettinari 44
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJWUW1OkZgLxMRCyNnerC1AoI

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We suggest to wear smart and comfortable clothes
- Please advise in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise in advance

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #163 of 197** | €93 | 3h–4h | 4.78 (36) | private |
| [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 #163 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.

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