Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour
178 reviews
3.5 hours
Max 12
Why take this tour?
Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.
Highlights
Taste delicious local bites at eight family-run establishments (enough food for breakfast and lunch).
Explore the an authentic Roman neighborhood with an expert foodie guide and spend your morning shopping and eating among the locals.
Learn the difference between Roman food and Italian food. Hear why you should be seeking out the former, and why the latter doesn’t really exist!
Meet the passionate vendors who run some of our favorite stalls at the Testaccio Market and try their incredible products.
Enjoy a leisurely Roman lunch of homemade pasta with plenty of wine.
Sites Visited
Testaccio Market
Mattatoio
Monte Testaccio
Piazza Testaccio
Local Bakery
Local Pasticceria
Market Stalls
Cheese Seller
Famous Sandwich Seller
Family-run Roman Restaurant
Gelateria
Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided food tour
Food Tasting: Half Pastry
Beverage Tasting: Coffee
Food Tasting: Pizette
Food Tasting: Fresh Tomatoes
Food Tasting: Cheese
Food Tasting: Half Panino
Food Tasting: Prosciutto
Food Tasting: Pasta Dish
Beverage Tasting: Glass of Wine
Discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of a true Roman neighborhood.
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Total Customer Reviews: 178
Verified Ratings
4.8/5
based on 178 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.9/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
This is an excellent tour. Of course our guide, Mano, made it double excellent. She knows the area and is also known in the area. She is enthusiastic about the tour, the sights along the way and the food offered. She is knowledgeable and answered all questions very well. She made the tour very enjoyable.
There are many stops on the way. We saw all the interesting parts of Testaccio like the Mountain/hill and the old slaughterhouse. Many of the tastings were in the Marketplace. It was bustling with locals buying their food for the weekend.
The food we tasted was of high quality an MORE than enough. Don't have breakfast before you go on this tour. Excellent tour, excellent guide, excellent foot
Verified·May 05, 2024·South Africa·Female·65 to 74 years
Excellent
Manuela was a fun, informative guide who loves her city!She was kind to all and energetic and very happy!!! The food and drink selections were terrific. We had a great time on this Devour tour. We’ve enjoyed Devour in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon!
Verified·Edwin·Apr 19, 2024·USA·Female·55 to 64 years
Excellent
I will book future food tours with Devour Tours. Our guide, Manuela was a delight, the food was plentiful and delicious, and the staff was easy to reach when I called to say I was running a few minutes late.
Verified·Monica·Apr 15, 2024·USA·Female·55 to 64 years
Excellent
The walking tour of Testaccio with Andy was a great experience. Geographically, it is arranged so I felt like was able to orient myself in the neighborhood by the end. Historically, I came away with a great sense of the deep and recent history of the area. And food wise - wonderful - I left knowing places to go back to for delicious savory and sweet treats. Andy also got me headed in the right direction for the Garbatella area, which I also enjoyed strolling through. Thank you Andy and Devour tours!
Verified·Katherine·Apr 08, 2024·USA·Female·55 to 64 years
Excellent
Our market food tour was amazing and Manuela, she is just the best!
Hightly raccomanded
Verified·Jamila·Apr 05, 2024·USA·Female·25 to 34 years
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Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour
We'll meet in Piazza di Santa Maria Liberatrice, by the statue closest to the Santa Maria Liberatrice Church (which is located on the other side of the road). Your guide will be holding a red Devour Tours bag and a Devour Rome sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
FAQs
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
The buffet has a variety of options that can accomodate different dietary restrictions. Contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) if you need additional assistance.
Will my tour run in the order that is described?
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.