Testaccio Authentic Food Tour & Market Experience

What to Expect

Discover the true soul of Roman cuisine in Testaccio, the city’s most authentic food district. This immersive tour takes you off the beaten path to explore where locals shop, eat, and celebrate food every day.

after leaving the Pyramid, at the beginning of the tour, we will reach a bakery for breakfast and then we will go to the market.

Begin your journey at the iconic Pyramid of Caius Cestius. After leaving the Pyramid at the start of the tour, we’ll visit a bakery for breakfast before heading to the market. Meet local vendors, sample regional specialties, and learn about Rome’s culinary traditions directly from those who keep them alive. From freshly baked pastries and classic street food to traditional dishes served in family-run eateries, every stop reveals a new layer of Roman flavor and history.

Along the way, you’ll taste artisan cheeses, cured meats, seasonal produce, and handpicked wines that showcase the essence of Roman gastronomy. End your experience with a sweet treat from a beloved pastry shop — a perfect finale to your culinary adventure.

Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike, this tour offers a genuine taste of Rome through the stories, flavors, and people of Testaccio.

Note: 

• Infants up to 5 years old can join for free. They typically enjoy a cookie, a juice, or a small bite from their parents’ meal—such as a piece of cheese, a small portion of pizza, or something similar.

Menu

Old Roman Pastry Shop

• 1 Maritozzo stuffed with whipped cream (traditional roman pastry)
• 1 espresso coffee

Market traditional Stall

• 1 Traditional Fried Meatball + 1 Blind
• tasting of a traditional roman-style fifth-quarter recipe
• 1 glass of wine + water

Market Roman-Style Street Food Stall

• 1 supplì + tasting of fried jewish-style artichocke or stuffed zucchini flower

Natural Wine Shop

• Tasting of local cheeses 1 glass of natural local wine

Roman Restaurant

• 1 portion of a traditional Roman-style pasta
• Local wine and water

Old Family-Owned Pastry Shop

• 1 typical local pastry
• 1 espresso coffee

Note: Vegetarian options available

Schedule

• Meet at the Pyramid of Caius Cestius
• Visit an Old Roman Pastry Shop
• Stop at a Traditional Market Stall
• Taste local favorites at a Roman-Style Street Food Stall
• Visit a Natural Wine Shop
• Enjoy a meal at a Roman Restaurant
• Conclude at an Old Family-Owned Pastry Shop

Note:

• Stops and suppliers may vary depending on the closing day and season
• Alternative stops available depending on the guest needs and requests