Rome: Authentic Food and Market Exploration in the Scenic Testaccio Neighborhood
4.9
100 Ratings
Roma
Immerse yourself in the authentic food and market scene of Rome's Testaccio neighborhood. Indulge in tastings at 8 local eateries, including a full pasta lunch with wine.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Over 8 food tastings at family-run spots
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expert-guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Additional Information
As a gastronome, Testaccio is an area in Rome that you shouldn’t miss. Live like a native Roman on this expedition! From patronizing a local café to exploring a traditional food market, from relishing food at a Trattoria to savouring gelato at a gelateria, you get to spend a day as an authentic Roman in the charming district of Testaccio. Relish the flavours at 8 local food spots including a full pasta meal complemented with wine.
- 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.
Location
Piazza di S Maria Liberatrice
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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Marinachantalr2020
May 7, 2024
Amazing food tour - Devour's Testaccio tour is a delightful blend of flavors and history that surpasses all expectations. From the lively market scenes to the insightful commentary, every moment is a revelation. The tour offers a genuine immersion into the local life of Testaccio, providing a unique perspective on Rome that is often overlooked. The guide provided a mix of culinary experiences with historical narratives making this tour a must-do for anyone eager to explore the authentic soul of the city. Grazie mille for a truly unforgettable experience!
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X4385uzjohna
Mar 23, 2024
Testaccio to the Max! - 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.
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Tbro421
Mar 3, 2024
Wonderful tour and exactly as advertised. - We really enjoyed this tour and visited the Trestevere neighborhood with an excellent tour guide and had some wonderful tastings and treats.
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C9660dsgeorgef
Feb 7, 2024
Great Overview of Testaccio! - 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!
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Elviatinney
Nov 12, 2023
A Must Foodie Tour with a Local - 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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Simcc117
Nov 7, 2023
Food, fun and friends - It felt like having time with your friends, eating, drinking and wonderful conversation. Silvia our guide was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, funny and fun. I highly recommend this food tour, time well spent.
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Maryms2490jd
Oct 27, 2023
The Best Food Tour!!! Learn and taste your way through Testaccio - Our guide Manuela - we cannot say enough praise for her!! Manu is the BEST!! She is so passionate and knowledgeable about the area and food. She guided us like we were good friends and allowed us to enjoy the amazing tastes of this area and teach us the history as well. Absolutely one of the best tours I have ever been on. We are going to tell all our friends to do this tour and ask for Manuela!
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O6848tvfrancescag
Oct 26, 2023
Testaccio amazing food experience - Manuela was an amazing host, she gave us lots of fun facts about Roman food and family traditions. All the food stops were excellent, and the Testaccio neighborhood a very pleasant surprise! I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Losangelesbuster
Oct 2, 2023
Nice tour of Testaccio - My friend and I joined 3 other American couples on a Saturday morning tour. The guide and participants were all on time an we started promptly @ 10AM. We started at a coffee place which was full of locals. We then walked to the Mercato and stopped at 5 or 6 shops/stalls to enjoy their products, cheese, wine, meats, breads and sandwiches. We then walked to lunch which was excellent, a tasting more than a full meal, and finished with a short walk for gelato.
Our guide was Aurelio, and he was excellent. At lunch, 2 of the group started to use their knives to cut their pasta. Aurelio couldn't have been nicer or more diplomatic, but was adamant that this was bad manners and was not going to be done at our table. One of the ladies thought he was kidding, but soon got the message and we al enjoyed 3 different pasta dishes w/o knives.
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Z4363zcmaries
Jan 8, 2024
Fantastic experience - 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.
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