Rome

The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Rome: 6 or 10 Tastings

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From $131.88

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Sample the unique flavors of the Eternal City during this private food tour of Rome. Traverse the Campo de' Fiori area and old Jewish Quarter with a local guide in search of local treats such as buffalo mozzarella and Italian gelato. Learn about the history behind each dish as you make your way between a plethora of locales.

Private food tour of Rome
Enjoy a culinary journey through the city with a local guide
Stop at various places in Rome to learn about and taste a typical dish
Enjoy 10 local tastings including Italian gelato and buffalo mozzarella

What's Included

Private Personalized Tour
6 or 10 food & drinks tastings of high quality local products - depends on the option you book
Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside

Meeting and Pickup

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End point

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What To Expect

Take a unique look at Rome's culinary offerings on a private food tour focused on specific Roman dishes.

Join a local guide on a tour through Rome to sample 10 tastings of the city's best dishes including buffalo mozzarella and authentic Italian gelato.

Stop at several places throughout the tour to learn about and then sample one dish. Enjoy the sights of the city in between stops.

Campo de' Fiori

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Sisto

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Trastevere

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Farnese

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chiesa di Santa Margherita in Trastevere

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
Includes city highlights in between food stops
Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great

Alissa_S, Apr 2024

Paola was great. We did the 10 course tasting and were very full. The foods we ate were things I would not have known to order. It’s a lot of walking an eating on the go, but that was ok for us. We saw a couple different neighborhoods and visited a beautiful church as well.

Even in the rain, it was great!

Julia_J, Mar 2024

We had a lovely time with the guide and the foods that he exposed us to. Everything was tasty and it is always wonderful to learn about a culture through their foods. Definitely do this tour!

Tour advertisement is not true to what you receive

Katharine_W, Mar 2024

The End point of the tour you advertise as being the same as it the meeting point - this didn’t happen we were left at the ice cream store miles away You advertise a stop off at a Church in Trastevere this didn’t happen You advertise food and drink - we were only given one drink - we had one coffee (with a cannoli not as a separate dish or tasting) we had no other drinks offered and we only got a bottle of water late on the tour because I asked as I was feeling dehydrated You advertise So many traveler’s photos showing tastings and drinks we didn’t have - after our experience we now wonder if these are actually real or not.. We had no wine, no Prosecco, no tiramisu, no fried courgette, no porchetta, no pizza, no cream cake - all things that Rome is famous for and we were looking forward to trying The portion sizes were tiny of the meat and cheese We were so disappointed we had to go for a lunch meal straight after this tour - luckily we had a spare hour as the tour shouldn’t have finished at 2pm (should have been 3pm) The guide left us stood in a doorway for 20 mins - Had to sit on floor in doorsteps of people’s property Only got to sit and enjoy food once on the tour the rest of the time was hovering in shop doorways or on the streets - very uncomfortable The guide talked continuously about himself No real Roman history given The reply you sent is ridiculous in response to our complaint - as below copied and pasted from you reply on 24th march at 13.47 this is what u claim we had “10” tastings 1. Buffalo and Mozzarella Pizza 2. Cannoli Siciliani 3. Coffee and Tea 4. Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano 5. Prosciutto di Parma 6. Corallina Umbra Salami and Olives 7. Pasta Amatriciana 8. Suppli 9. Sparkling and Still Water 10. Salty Caramel and Mango Gelato To reply this is what actually happened : 1. Some bread from a shop 2. 2nd stop 20 yards away a small piece of mozzarella to share afterwards (no drink offered) 3. One single mini cannoli- (the only time we got to sit down) served with a coffee - he had his own drink here 4. In one shop (stood again and no drink) a plate of one piece of salami each; one piece of ham each and a small piece of parmigiana and pecorino - all the olives the tour guide ate himself 5. In one shop - a single Supli to share - stood on street for another 20 mins at this same shop waiting for a tiny taste of pasta each - had to sit down on the dirty floor doorway in the end outside someone’s property who had to ask me to move anyway as of course blocking his entry (embarrassing) 6. An ice cream that was of poor quality compared to others we tasted in Italy You told us when we complained that the 3 hour advertised tour only lasted for 2 hours - you had the cheek to tell us it was our fault because we were ONLY 3 minutes late - we kept calling the guide numerous times at the statue meeting point who wasn’t answering as he was on his phone chatting to his friend instead of keeping phone clear for us I think the thing that has really upset us is the responses from this company delivering the tour after we complained - they are blatantly lying about the truth of the matter - no apology and no acknowledgment or accountability that they miss sold this tour We have used Viator many times before on city tours and did a very similar food and drink tour in Venice last year which exceeded expectations so we are very aware how poor to is was in comparison I have a tour booked with you coming up in May in Tangier and I am now seriously considering moving this trip to a different company.

MUST DO FOOD TOUR - Perfect way to kick off your trip!

Mattie_B, Mar 2024

Massimiliano was amazing! This tour is so informative and provides you with the perfect tastings of unique Roman food.

Amazing tour

Donald_K, Mar 2024

Nico was great! Very nice and very knowledgeable about the area and the foods! He took us to places we never would have found!

Great time with Gabriel! Bravo

Lucretia_N, Mar 2024

Gabriel was an amazing, knowledgeable guide that taught us so much about the history of the city and an Excellent variety of the local cuisine while continuing to walk throughout the area. He was very generous with his time. Would love to have him as our guide on our next visit.

Amazing and 10/10

Chris_B, Feb 2024

Maurizio! He was warm, funny and made this experience even better than the food-and it was delicious. Would highly recommend and as a Roman, his stories and insight was amazing. Grazie Maurizio!

Best experience in Rome

Feras_D, Feb 2024

We had a great time In Our tour with Viani she made it extra special with her warm welcome and love of showing us all the best local cuisine to visit in Rome and even out of Rome Best experience in Rome tasting the local food and best wine A must while you are in Rome.

Great tour of local food joints

Edward_K, Jan 2024

We went our private tour with Claudia. She was a wonderful guide, and during the tour acquainted us with some of her favorite places and shops around Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere. My wife is Gluten Free, and while many of the stops didn't offer GF options, Claudia took us to a fantastic GF shop where she found my wife several of the foods that we would experience on the tour. It was a great way to learn about Roman food while taking a break from the traditional tourist sites.

Private food tour with Gabriel

Poonam_S, Jan 2024

We had the pleasure of Gabriel taking us on this food tour. He not only gave us a taste of the local flare and the history around the neighborhoods but he also taught us about local culture, history, and gave personal anecdotes to compliment the stories. Gabriel was knowledgeable, personable and friendly. He even made it special with surprise wine and tiramisu for my husband’s birthday. We appreciated meeting Gabriel. This tour was an amazing experience and we highly recommend it ! Thank you Gabriel!

Sample where the locals eat

thehansenfam, Nov 2023

This was a great strolling experience, casually entering local establishments and sampling some of the local fare. Our guide was great and did a great job demonstrating the Roman culture.

How to discover Roma differently?

Emmanuelle_D, Nov 2023

Amazing experience with Paola! You discover hidden gems where you have the real taste of good food, where local are going. You learn more about the way of life and you discover beautiful area of Roma with a special mention for the Trastevere and the Jewish ghetto area. Just enjoy this discovery and the combined magic touch from Paola and Roma will do the rest!

Recommend highly! Personal experience! Matteo is awesome!

Kendra_J, Oct 2023

We had a great time! Myself, husband and two 20 something children had a wonderful time on a personal tour of street food in Rome with Matteo! Matteo was extraordinary! Tasted many many different foods, from pizza to rice balls to fried zucchini, pork, wine, gelato and tiramisu just to name a few with a wonderfully engaging tour guide through the streets of Rome.

Excellent way to get familiar with Rome!

Daniel_S, Oct 2023

Such an amazing experience! We throughly enjoyed our first evening in Rome with Mossimo! Tasting the local foods, learning about the food culture and customs in the typical Roman way.I highly recommend this experience, it exceeded my expectations in every way.

Fun, tasty and knowledgeable!

Melissa_M, Oct 2023

Claudia Fabiani was our tour guide and she was fantastic! My husband and I had so much fun and learned not just about typical Roman dishes but also some history. She also gave us great recommendations for places to eat for the rest of our trip! Definitely would recommend her as your guide!

Food tour w/Gabriel - 5-STARS

Teresa_G, Oct 2023

Gabriel was AMAZING! Part tour guide, part historian and he knows his food. Loved every stop and thoroughly enjoyed the one-on-one attention offered through the private tour. Do not hesitate to book this tour and make sure you request GABRIEL to make it a once-in-lifetime experience!

Amandio, the food & the history were all awesome!

John_C, Oct 2023

Our tour guide Amandio was awesome! I highly recommend him and this tour if you are looking for delicious food and an informational, good time.

Great time but not worth the price

Sarah_R, Oct 2023

Overall had a fun time, Maurizio had a great sense of humor and was very outgoing. The food was very good, it took more like two hours instead of three for the tour. I wish we had gotten some wine or some new alcohol to try. Our sampling included pizza, fresh mozzarella, mini cannolis, espresso, a tasting of pecorino romano, Parmesan, salami, olives, and speck on one plate, pasta, suppli, and gelato. Was definitely not 10 tastings but we were stuffed at the end nonetheless. I was sort of hoping for something new I’d never tried before, as most of the items were pretty typical but they were very tasty. I do not think it was worth what we paid for it but we did have an enjoyable time.

Amazing private tour with Gabrielle

Janice_B, Oct 2023

Gabrielle was amazing! He’s very gracious and kind and would always ask us for our interests and preferences so he can customize our tour and make it better for me and my sister. This is a private tour. He took us to his fave spots, great food & drinks. Even showed us to a couple of gorgeous churches in the area. Grazie, Gabrielle! We enjoyed our time with you.

Fabulous eating experience

Edward_D, Oct 2023

Gabrielle our tour guide was wonderful. He knew all the right places to go. He got us two lines very quickly and made our journey. Very very enjoyable. The food was fabulous. Of course it was way too much of it, but we ate as much as we possibly could. thank you Gabriel for a wonderful tour.

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