Rome Food Tour through Trastevere

Forget the Tourist Traps; Feast on Rome's Finest Food!
User icon15 Guests Max
Clock icon3 hrs

What's included?

Check icon10+ authentic Italian tastings featuring cured meats, regional cheeses, and fresh pasta
Check iconLocal wine pairings, local beer selections, or non-alcoholic options
Check iconSkip-the-line entry and pre-booked seating at Rome’s top culinary spots
Check iconGuided gastronomic walk through Trastevere with a local culinary expert
Check iconA multi-award-winning experience with personalised recommendations and cultural insights
Check iconIntimate group setting, perfect for families, solo travellers, couples, and friends!
Check iconVegetarian and alcohol-free options available at every stop

Excluded

Cross iconTransportation to and from the meeting point.
Cross iconAccommodation for gluten-free or vegan diets.

Feed your curiosity as you please your palate on this indulgent Rome Food Tour! There's a reason our tour is multi-award-winning, and it's because we give you an all-access pass to savouring the Eternal City, stress-free. With everything pre-arranged, you’ll bypass the crowds as you taste your way through Rome; no queues, no guesswork—just authentic Roman cuisine. This fun (and filling) food tour gives you and a group of fellow foodies a taste of the city's culinary treasures, from local delicatessens and pizzerias to traditional trattorias and restaurants, you'll try all the authentic spots that the locals keep to themselves but your guide will reveal to you.


Our award-winning Rome food tour takes place in Trastevere, Rome's most traditional medieval neighbourhood. While the area is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and world-class cuisine, just like the rest of Rome, this neighbourhood also has its fair share of tourist traps. That's why we have teamed up with the places that keep to traditions and serve food for locals.
Because holidays are too short to eat badly, right?


This food tour in Rome will treat your tastebuds to at least 10 different tastings (vegetarian options available!) perfectly paired with a selection of local wines or non-alcoholic beverages for sober travellers. Try crispy Roman-style pizza by the slice, savoury supplì, and the best gelato in the city. Experience is more than just simply trying local cuisine, it's a glimpse inside the Roman kitchen—discovering the delicacies, the diet and the cultural dos and don’ts.


While you taste your way through the capital on this food tour; Rome will fully open up as you’ll also discover the process, meet the makers, and truly understand why Italian cuisine is considered the best in the world. So book your spot on our Rome Food Tour today and get ready for a true taste of the capital!


Please note: the places that we visit and the food that we try depend on the season.

Looking for a more intimate local experience with no strangers? We now offer an exclusive semi-private Rome food tour for groups of 6 or fewer.


This is a sustainable tour, meaning part of its profits go towards reforestation and other sustainable projects. We also ask all of our guests to bring a reusable water bottle to refill at one of the water fountains along our route to stay hydrated and help us reduce waste.


**Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate a gluten-free or vegan diet, but we hope to be able to in the future. While we can cater to vegetarians, we ask that you let us know about dietary requirements in advance so we can best suit your needs.**

Tour Highlights

  • Check iconTaste at least 10 authentic Roman recipes and local wine (or alcohol-free options!)
  • Check iconLearn about the key ingredients and combinations that create Italy's signature flavours.
  • Check iconMeet the families that have been refining these recipes for generations.
  • Check iconDiscover the origins of famous Roman food like pizza, pasta and gelato.
  • Check iconExperience a multi-award-winning food tour
  • Check iconEnjoy a stress-free experience with priority service and pre-booked tables

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Meet at Piazza Mastai

Our group will meet in this historic square just off Trastevere’s main street.

Say Cheese (and Porchetta)

Taste the sharp notes and subtleties of cheeses like Parmigiano and pecorino accompanied by a savoury slice of porchetta melt in your mouth.

Fry Me To The Moon

Bite into a fried rice ball oozing with ragù and you'll understand why the Italians are such big fans of fried food!

Steal A Pizza Your Heart

Everyone thinks they know pizza until they come to Italy. In Rome, pizza is less fast food and more of an art form, a subtle blend of crispy crust decorated with flavourful toppings. We'll take you to our favourite local pizzeria, but be warned: Papa John's will never taste the same again.

Say Pasta La Vista To Tourist Traps

Skip the rip-off tourist traps. Indulge in homemade Roman pasta with a range of traditional sauces, from amatriciana and carbonara to gricia and cacio e pepe.

After Pasta Comes Commitment

Pasta and then a main? Absolutely. Romans don’t rush commitment. After your pasta course, settle in for a traditional Roman dish that changes with the seasons and local specialities. Extra? Yes. But we love it.

Gelato The Finish Line

End on a high note, aka, with gelato. Creamy, dreamy, and dangerously good, we’ll visit one of the city centre’s most beloved artisan gelaterias. Resistance is futile.

Key Info

Starting Time(s)

11:30, 13:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00

Meeting Point

Piazza Mastai

Know Before You Go

  • Feel free to contact us with any questions related to your trip.
  • Meeting Point: Please be in the area 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Look out for a member of our team holding a yellow "Carpe Diem" sign
  • Group Size: We offer small groups for a more personalised experience
  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, due to uneven ground, our route is not wheelchair accessible; please inform us about any accessibility issues in advance, and we will do our best to make proper accommodations
  • Attire: Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. The tour will go on rain or shine!
  • Cancellation Policy: We offer full refunds if the tour is cancelled or amended at least 24 hours before the tour date
  • Dietary restrictions: We have vegetarian and alcohol-free options at every stop; however, at this time, we cannot accommodate a gluten-free or vegan diet. Kindly inform us about dietary restrictions in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you
  • Please Note: The route and itinerary may be subject to change. Depending on holidays, weather conditions, and weekend availability, we may have to forgo one of the restaurant stops, but we will order additional food at one of the eateries to ensure you don’t leave hungry.

Important Information

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early at Piazza Mastai; late arrivals may miss the tour.​

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