Testaccio Food & Market Tour: Special 15 Year Anniversary Edition

About this experience

What is the Testaccio food tour? Testaccio is the neighbourhood where Roman cuisine was born. Once home to the city's central slaughterhouse, it is where humble cuts of meat gave rise to iconic dishes like coda alla vaccinara and trippa alla romana. This 4-hour walking food tour takes you through the Testaccio Market, local trattorias, bakeries, and street food stalls, with generous tastings throughout. What food will I try? Expect to taste Roman staples including fresh pasta (often cacio e pepe or carbonara), supplì (fried rice balls), pizza al taglio (Roman-style sliced pizza), cured meats, local cheeses, and artisanal gelato. Drinks are included at select stops. Your guide shares the history and traditions behind each dish as you eat your way through the neighbourhood. Where does the tour go? The route covers the Testaccio Market, a covered food market where local vendors have traded for generations, along with nearby trattorias and food shops that most tourists never find. The neighbourhood itself is a destination, with street art, the ancient Monte Testaccio (a hill made entirely of broken Roman pottery), and a working-class character that feels distinctly different from the tourist centre. How much food is included? The tastings are generous and spread across multiple stops over 4 hours. Most participants find it equivalent to a full meal. Come hungry. Book Your Testaccio Food Tour The neighbourhood where Roman food started, with tastings at every stop. Book your Testaccio food tour and eat the real Rome.

Highlights

• Once home to Rome’s slaughterhouse, Testaccio is where humble cuts gave birth to the city’s iconic dishes
• Your experience will be led by a local foodie guide who will take you to the locale's popular and off-beat eateries, enabling you to taste the neighborhood's specialties
• Taste the neighborhood’s soul with bruschetta, handmade pasta, cheeses, pastries, regional sips, and gelato
• Experience the working-class heart of Rome, where offal-based classics and time-honored recipes still shape the city’s food identity.

What is included

• Sample 15+ dishes across 8 different locations in 3.5 hours Local English-speaking guide Testaccio market visit Water

Not included

• Hotel transfers

Before you go

Come hungry. Tastings are generous and spread across multiple stops. Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets. Inform the operator of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking. The tour runs rain or shine.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.