Rome: Testaccio Neighborhood Food and Market Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Rome: Testaccio Neighborhood Food and Market Tour

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Pasticceria Linari, Via Nicola Zabaglia, 9, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Testaccio market, Via Aldo Manuzio, 66b, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Mattatoio, Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, Rome Italy

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

Stop At: Testaccio, 00153 Rome Italy

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

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Monte Testaccio, Via Nicolo Zabaglia 24 cnr Via Galvani, 00153 Rome Italy

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.

Stop At: Brivido Gelateria, Via Giovanni Battista Bodoni, 62, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • 14 food tastings across 8 amazing, family-run establishments

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please contact us at the time of the booking.
  • This tour is in English
  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
  • Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
  • Please note that this tour is not suitable for vegans.
  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Piazza di S Maria Liberatrice, 00153 Roma RM, Italy


Return Details

Piazza Testaccio, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

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Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

X4385UZjohna

23 Mar, 2024

Delightful morning with yummy food, great weather and easy company. Under the expert guidance of Chiara (with helpful assistance from Alex and Lou) we experienced multiple breakfasts including café with exquisite cake, followed by prosciutto and cheese tasting before a wonderful slow cooked beef panini at local market! All food specialities detailed by Chiara. After a short walk with local historical sites again detailed by Chiara it was off to sit down lunch with local owner detailing wine and food. Further historical sites were visited and finally finishing with Gelato - Yum! Excellent and well done Chiara, Alex and Lou.

tbro421

03 Mar, 2024

We really enjoyed this tour and visited the Trestevere neighborhood with an excellent tour guide and had some wonderful tastings and treats.

C9660DSgeorgef

07 Feb, 2024

We loved the Testaccio Neighborhood Food Tour with Market Visit (run by Devour Tours) with Rhianne. The market and surrounding area is a wonderful place to wander and explore. Even better with a fantastic guide. She really knows the area and has a wonderful way of sharing its amazing history. The food samples were well thought out and very memorable. It covered Linari (marritozzo and cappucino), Dar Artenio (pizza), Pizzicheria da Fabio (Prosciutto), Silvia (clementines), Mordi & Vai (veal & artichoke sandwich), Checchino (rigatoni in oxtail ragu & wine), and Il Panificio Passi (wine biscuits). I’d love to do it again!

Z4363ZCmaries

08 Jan, 2024

Chiara was a fabulous guide. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. We felt like we had a real understanding of food culture in Rome - away from the traditional tourist spots. We tasted so many different foods and Chiara explained the proud history and connection people in Testaccio had with their culture and the way they prepared and shared their food. We could not recommend this tour more highly and Chiara was fantastic.

elviatinney

12 Nov, 2023

I can’t say enough good things about this experience!!! Silvia was the best!! We had a very small group so we got a lot of personal time to ask questions. We also did the evening foodie tour and both are excellent but very different experiences. We loved and enjoyed both tours with Silvia. She is the BEST!!! She is a locale and full of great information.

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