Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Campo de' Fiori
- Jewish Ghetto Neighborhood
- Artisanal Food Shops
Photos & Highlights
- Explore the city’s flavors while touring iconic neighborhoods and squares, gaining a glimpse of Italy’s history through its food scene
- Taste culinary staples from family-run restaurants that can’t be found in a guidebook
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Tour Description
Imagine the hum of conversation, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the sweet, yeasty scent of baking bread. Stroll the picturesque streets of Rome, stopping every few blocks to savor a local specialty at small, family-run shops other tourists might miss.
This 3-hour tasting adventure focuses on Rome’s revered street food culture, offering a charming culinary wander through the city's heart with a local food expert. Your guide will be your translator, both in language and culture, unlocking a world of authentic flavors and experiences often intimidating to visitors.
Indulge in classic Italian food and drinks – strong coffee, fresh focaccia, creamy gelato, and crunchy biscotti. Sample cured meats and cheeses and maybe even discover seasonal delights like fried supplì (rice balls) or pizza by the slice.
Between culinary stops, allow your guide to dive deeper into Rome's rich culinary heritage, from its ancient Roman roots to modern influences. Learn about the city's fierce coffee rivalries, discover the secrets of perfect focaccia, and explore the art of artisanal gelato.
As your Rome food tour comes to a close, you'll have a newfound appreciation for Rome's vibrant food scene and the confidence to navigate cafes and shops like a local, armed with the knowledge and recommendations from your expert guide.
- You’re looking for more than average pasta and pizza. You crave a deep dive into the unique culinary culture with a local.
- You don’t want to feel intimidated to enter and dine at small, local Italian family establishments. Our local expert will alleviate your anxieties and make you feel more comfortable in hidden neighborhood gems.
- You know there’s more to the food scene in Italy but aren’t sure how to find reputable foodie destinations outside of guidebooks and social media feeds.
- A few things previous visitors have tasted:
- Italian coffee
- Homemade foccacia
- Fresh gelato
- Crunchy biscotti
- Delicious charcuterie spread
- Local cheeses
- Suppli, fried rice balls
- These tastings should certainly replace a meal, although you may find a light lunch or aperitivo satisfies any lingering hunger. You are in Italy, after all, why skip another opportunity to eat?
- We are taking you to local establishments that are often family-run, hours and availability may vary.
- Dietary restrictions should be shared in advance in order to possibly adapt the tour. We don’t recommend this tour for vegans or gluten-free eaters.
Additional Trip-Planning Resources
- A few things that pair well with, what we think is, the best Rome food tour:
- An empty belly
- Your comfiest walking shoes
- An additional deep dive into the history of the Jewish neighborhood, part of which you will explore on this food tour, with an audio guide: History of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome Audio Guide
Can I participate in food tours if I have food allergies or other dietary restrictions?
Yes. If you have any specific allergies/intolerances please indicate these in the Notes section when you're booking and your guide will do his or her best to accommodate. This tour is not suitable for vegans or clients with gluten intolerance. Vegetarian diets can be accommodated.
Is this tour available in August?
The small shops we visit on this tour are closed for the better part of August for the annual Italian vacation period.
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Is this tour wheelchair-friendly?
All sites are accessible although the length of the itinerary and terrain might pose difficulties to slow walkers or wheelchair users. Please note, the shops we visit do not have wheelchair-accessible toilets.
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
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444 Reviews
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This is the second tour we have done with you, back in May we did a similar tour in Paris which is why we looked to your website for a tour in August of this year.
We enjoyed the Paris tour but your tour in Rome was simply sensational. Gina was fantastic and lucky for us, we were the only people on the tour.
Gina made the tour with her knowledge of Italian and specifically roman food history and we had a great day. I would specifically book future tours if we could do them with Gina as the docent
What worked was Gina's intimate knowledge of food history in Rome as well as the best places to visit. I think given the fact that my partner and I were the only people on the tour meant Gina could tailor the tour for us given we are big foodies and shared similar interests.
The docent I think makes your tours and after Paris we liked the tour, but were not blown away. Gina made the tour!
Michael
Reviewed on:
Aug 23, 2011
The whole tour was fantastic. Gina was a fabulous docent, knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Having been to Rome many times before the tour offered me an aspect of Rome I had never before experienced. I enjoyed your tour so much that I have recommended you to all my friends traveling and booked my parents on some of your tours in New York (I hope the guides are as good as Gina!!).
Miranda
Reviewed on:
Aug 11, 2011
Eleonora was fantastic - no, exceptional!! She was very knowledgeable, friendly and relaxed. She took us to a perfect mix of places, well-paced and answered all of our questions with patience and interesting stories. I would highly recommend her/context to anyone visiting Rome.
Kathleen
Reviewed on:
Aug 9, 2011
