Two women enjoying tomato salad during Food & Market Tour.
Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil served at a Dubai Mall restaurant.
Tourists walking near the Pyramid of Cestius during the Taste of Testaccio Food & Market Tour in Rome.
Cured meats and cheese platter with olives and bread on a table.
Two women enjoying spaghetti at a restaurant during Taste of Testaccio: Food & Market Tour.
Various pasta dishes with bottles of wine and water on a dining table.
Tourists viewing street art mural on a building during Taste of Testaccio tour in Rome.

Testaccio Food & Market Tour: Special 15 Year Anniversary Edition, Rome

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Savor Rome's culinary delights with the Testaccio Food & Market Tour, celebrating its Special 15 Year Anniversary Edition. This food tour offers an authentic taste of local flavors in one of Italy’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Experience a unique blend of gastronomic exploration and cultural immersion right at the heart of Rome.

Testaccio Food & Market Tour: Special 15 Year Anniversary Edition takes you to what was once home to Rome's slaughterhouse. This area is renowned for how humble cuts of meat contributed significantly to the creation of iconic Roman dishes.

A local foodie guide will lead your visit through Testaccio, where both popular and hidden eateries await. You'll get a chance to savor specialties unique to this neighborhood during your tour in Rome.

Savor regional delicacies like bruschetta, handmade pasta, various cheeses, pastries, as well as local drinks and gelato while exploring the soul of Testaccio with our guide's expertise.

Explore Rome’s working-class roots at Testaccio. This area is celebrated for its offal-based classics and timeless recipes that continue to define Roman culinary culture.

Access to a sample of over 15 dishes at more than eight diverse spots within Rome, all during a span of 3.5 hours

Guidance by an English-speaking local throughout the tour

A visit to Testaccio market as part of the Tour: Special 15 Year Anniversary Edition (on the cruise)

Provision of water

Accommodation shuttle services

Two women enjoying tomato salad during Food & Market Tour.

Two women enjoying tomato salad during Food & Market Tour.

Welcome to Rome's Testaccio neighborhood with our special 15 Year Anniversary Edition Food & Market Tour! This food and drink experience takes you through a district that was once home to Rome’s slaughterhouse. Here is where humble cuts transformed into the city's iconic dishes, offering an authentic taste of Roman culinary history.

Under the guidance of your local English-speaking guide, explore both popular eateries and hidden gems in Testaccio. Over 3.5 hours, you'll visit eight different locations to sample more than fifteen delicious dishes. From bruschetta and handmade pasta to cheeses, pastries, regional sips, and gelato, this tour is a true celebration of Rome’s working-class heart.

Experience the neighborhood's soul as your guide takes you through Testaccio market where time-honored recipes continue to shape Rome’s food identity. Offal-based classics are just one highlight in this district famed for its rich culinary heritage. Don't forget, water will be provided during your tour to keep you refreshed.

Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil served at a Dubai Mall restaurant.

Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil served at a Dubai Mall restaurant.

Tourists walking near the Pyramid of Cestius during the Taste of Testaccio Food & Market Tour in Rome.

Tourists walking near the Pyramid of Cestius during the Taste of Testaccio Food & Market Tour in Rome.

Cured meats and cheese platter with olives and bread on a table.

Cured meats and cheese platter with olives and bread on a table.

Packing Tips

    You'll need an appetite, as the tour includes tasting Rome's delightful dishes one after another.

    Tour Restrictions

      No outside food or beverages are permitted during your visit.

      Accessibility Details

        The experience involves walking through bustling streets and markets, with some areas having limited wheelchair accessibility.

        Tour Information

        • This tour is vegetarian-friendly; however, vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be sparse.
        • Be aware that the tastings and venues can vary with different seasons or holidays.

        Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance. Guests with severe allergies are advised not to join for safety reasons.

        Two women enjoying spaghetti at a restaurant during Taste of Testaccio: Food & Market Tour.

        Two women enjoying spaghetti at a restaurant during Taste of Testaccio: Food & Market Tour.

        Various pasta dishes with bottles of wine and water on a dining table.

        Various pasta dishes with bottles of wine and water on a dining table.

        Bring an empty stomach since there will be plenty of delicious dishes to sample during the tour.

        Prepare for walking on lively streets and note that some stops may have limited wheelchair access.

        The experience includes tasting over 15 different dishes, so pace yourself throughout the three-and-a-half-hour journey across eight locations.

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        FAQs

        No outside food or drinks during the tour.
        Expect walking through lively streets and markets; certain stops may have limited wheelchair access.
        Come hungry—you’ll be sampling Rome’s flavors one dish at a time.
        Vegetarian-friendly, but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options are limited. Tastings and venues may change with seasons or holidays. Share dietary needs in advance for planning. Guests with severe allergies cannot join for safety reasons.

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