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Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour
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Say goodbye to the crowds in central Rome and step into the everyday life of real Romans on this Testaccio food and market tour. From breakfast through lunch, you'll taste the city’s most emblematic dishes, from locals' favorite breakfast pastry to authentic Roman pasta and so much more, in this proud, non-touristy neighborhood that’s fiercely held onto its roots. Along the way, you'll meet some of our best friends in Rome—Testaccio's small business owners—and learn about the passion they have for their family-run market stalls, pastry shops, and trattorias. Every bite will give you more insight into what makes Testaccio unique and how its evolution over the centuries has influenced Roman culture and food today.
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- Enjoy 14 food tastings across 8 family-run establishments in Rome's Testaccio neighborhood. Enough food for breakfast and lunch.
- Step off the beaten path as you explore the history and cuisine of a non-touristy Roman neighborhood with a local foodie guide.
- Take part in a typical Italian breakfast of coffee and pastries, including a very special Roman delicacy!
- Go grocery shopping Roman style as you taste your way through the Testaccio Market, sampling cheeses, cured meats, pizza, seasonal produce, and more as you chat with our friends behind the stalls.
- Experience a Roman lunch with pasta and wine, and learn how Testaccio has influenced Roman cuisine as a whole.
- Tour a stunning private wine cellar and discover its unexpected ties to the Ancient Romans.
- Learn the difference between gelato and ice cream and enjoy a cone or cup of your favorite flavors!
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Meeting Point
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.
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TASTES & TRADITIONS OF ROME: TESTACCIO FOOD & MARKET TOUR ITINERARY
Start your Testaccio food tour the Italian way with coffee and the best maritozzo in Rome (which is saying a lot!) in a bustling bakery and pastry shop that serves as a meeting point for neighborhood residents.
Then, following a typical day’s schedule for Romans, we’re off to the local market to say buongiorno to a few of the friendly vendors. (Some have had their stalls for more than 40 years!) As you make your way through the market, you'll try one of Rome’s most beloved pizzas, taste three kinds of cheese from a local farm, and learn why hand-cut prosciutto is one of the best things you'll eat in Italy. And of course, you can’t leave without digging into the original Roman street food, panino, which you'll enjoy at one of Rome's best-loved sandwich shops.
After your Rome market tour, pass by the old slaughterhouse, which employed many working class Romans for a century from the late 1800s and gave rise to the neighborhood as we know it today. Then step into a sixth generation, family-run trattoria for lunch. You’ll dig into the most incredible pasta you'll ever eat, in the form of a dish that encompasses the meatpacking history of Testaccio, and wash it down with a glass of Italian red.
As you eat, you'll learn more about what mealtimes typically involve for Italians and meet the proud owner who will give you a personal tour of their stunning wine cellar. Discover its unexpected ties to the Ancient Romans and fascinating structure that creates the perfect natural conditions for storing wines. Outside the restaurant, you'll catch a glimpse of this hidden-in-plain-sight archaeological phenomenon as your guide explains how it even inspired the name of the neighborhood!
Last but not least, it's time to end your Testaccio food tour on a sweet note! We’re off to an artisanal gelateria famous for its local, seasonal flavors. Get recommendations for perfect flavor pairings from the owner and learn how to separate the real-deal gelato shops from the tourist traps.
Much more than just a Rome food and market tour, you'll eat in Romans' favorite neighborhood to dine out and savor the city's best dishes while uncovering its fascinating history.
Dietary Accommodations
This tour is adaptable for:
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Dairy free
- Pregnant women
We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
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.
