Rome Food Tour: Small-Group Testaccio Market & Local Tastings

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US$76.75 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 10, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Rome

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Language

English

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Immerse yourself in Testaccio's vibrant food scene on a small-group tour. Savor tastings from local cafés, markets, and more. Enjoy a full pasta lunch with wine in a true Roman style.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Testaccio is a must-visit neighborhood for food lovers in Rome. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. On this ultimate foodie tour, that’s exactly what’s on the agenda! As you move from a local coffee bar to a traditional food market, from Trattoria to gelateria, you’ll experience a day in the life of a bonafide Roman in the picturesque neighborhood of Testaccio. Enjoy tastings at 8 local eateries including a full pasta lunch with wine.

What You Get

Local English-speaking guide

Piazza Testaccio

14 food tastings across 8 amazing, family-run establishments

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Good To Know

Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please contact us at the time of the booking.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
Please note that this tour is not suitable for vegans.

What You’ll Experience

Pasticceria Linari

Start your morning in true Italian style with coffee and pastries in a bakery that serves as the meeting point for locals all over the neighborhood.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Testaccio market

Following a typical Roman’s daily routine, you’ll make your way to the local market. While there, you’ll meet a few of the passionate vendors—some of whom have had their stalls for 40 years. Try incredible local pizza, farm-fresh vegetables, and artisanal cheeses and cured meats. You’ll also enjoy a sandwich from a stall that locals can’t stop talking about—and revisiting time and time again.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Mattatoio (Pass By)

A 19th century slaughterhouse that employed many Romans and led to the rise of the modern neighborhood.

Testaccio

After the market, it's time for lunch. You’ll head to a family-run trattoria to try a pasta with true local roots paired with Italian red wine. As you eat, your guide will give you a crash course in Italian mealtimes.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Monte Testaccio (Pass By)

Between each foodie stop, your local guide will point out important landmarks, including an Ancient Roman archaeological site. This mountain of broken pottery is a testament to the neighborhood's commercial roots.

Brivido Gelateria

End the day by topping all these delicious bites off with gelato. Enjoy a cup or cone of the flavors of your choice at a historic gelateria serving up delicious gelato made on site every morning.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Piazza di S Maria Liberatrice, Roma Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale Lazio, Italy, IT, 00153

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Your guide will be waiting in the square ”Piazza di Santa Maria Liberatrice”, by the statue "Monumento ai Caduti di Testaccio" closest to the Santa Maria Liberatrice church. They will be holding a red Devour Tours sign or tote bag.

End Point

Piazza Testaccio, Roma Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale Lazio, Italy, IT, 00153

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Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 286 reviews

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Perfect tour

August 29, 2026

This was a wonderful tour with Giulia. The stops were great and the history was wonderful. It was a joy.

(TripAdvisor)

Excellent tour!

August 28, 2026

Our guide Annamaria was great! She was so knowledgeable and gave us a local flavor of the area. Lots and lots of excellent food that flowed well. Highly recommend.

(TripAdvisor)

Learned the history of some of the traditional foods.

August 27, 2026

Andrea was amazing! I loved the experience!