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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We had another fantastic morning - Chiara was very knowledgeable about the local cuisines and was also able to give us lots of information about the history and landmarks of the areas we went . Chiara took us to varied and very tasty shops - we were very happy with our tour
Judith
Reviewed on:
Jun 24, 2023
The food was wonderful but what made the experience incredible was our tour guide Giuseppe. Learning about Italian culture, history, and traditions is what made it so interesting. I highly recommend this educational culinary experience to anyone visiting and ask if Giuseppe is available.
Mark
Reviewed on:
Jun 20, 2023
I was really disappointed with my tour. I expected more from Context Tour as I have taken your tour in the past. For the Food tour we stopped at 5 stops and what we had is not what I would considered food. Here is the overview of the tour:
1. a coffee shop for coffee and a sweet baked good of our choice.
2. We then went to see the fresh food market followed by a stop at a grocery store that specializes in cheese and cold cuts. We had 4 types of cheese and 4 slices of assorted meat cold cuts.
3. We then went to Plazza Novonia where we were given information on the architecture of the Piazza
4. our next stop was for gelato
5. our final stop was for another coffee
To label this a food tour is a dismisdemeanour. For what I had paid for this tour I could have booked a tour through Viator which would at most cost me 50% of what I paid for the Context tour.
The guide right off told us he was an archaeologist. I feel like you offered this tour as it was something that other companies were doing but it is not your specialty. Context Tours usually offers excellent tour but I left so let down by this tour.
Viwan
Reviewed on:
Jun 20, 2023
