Best Food Tours in Rome – Top 5

Information and Tickets for Food Tours in Rome

In my experience, trying authentic local food when being abroad can be a bit daunting, especially if you don’t master the language enough to understand the menus (usually not translated to English in these places) or to order.

This is why I usually tend to book a guided food tour, as you are always accompanied by a local guide that takes care of everything, allowing you to enjoy the culinary experience and to try dishes you wouldn’t have been able to on your own.

I’ve put together a list of the best food tours in Rome, so you can easily choose depending on your budget and what you are looking for.

Best food tour in Rome including sightseeing

The following guided tour in Rome is an incredible option for those that wish to discover the most iconic ancient landmarks in the city while enjoying the Roman cuisine. It starts in Campo de’Fiori.

For 4 hours, you will be wandering through the streets of the city, learning about Roman history while exploring the most authentic cuisine. The tastings include:

Supplì (rice balls)
Pizza al taglio
Baccalà fritto (fried salted cod)
Local cheeses from various Italian origins
Artisanal salumi
Roman’s fine wines

The tour also includes a dinner in the Trastevere district, renowned for its excellent trattorias. This dinner consist of Roman antipasto and 2 first courses, as well as paired Italian wine.

And last, but not least, you will make your way to a gelateria to try some of the best Italian ice cream.

The tour can cater for specific dietary requirements, you just need to let them know when booking.

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Best food tour in Rome for real foodies

Now, if you are looking for a break from the busy sightseeing, and just to focus entirely on the best Roman food and wine, I recommend this award-winning food and wine tour.

With the help from an expert guide for 4 hours, you will be trying over 25 local tastings in the most popular restaurants and gourmet food shops in Rome. The tastings include:

Roman street food
Wide selection of italian cheeses and cured meats, such as prosciutto di Parma and filettuccio.
Bruschettas
Truffles
30 year aged balsamic vinegar
Prosecco

Next, you will head to Pizzarium, considered one of the best pizzerias in Rome to try the most authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, and to Il Segreto restaurant for some delicious al dente Roman pasta paired with Barolo wine.

If you have a sweet tooth like me and need some sugar after all the eating, the tour ends with a visit to a local bakery where you will taste natural gelato.

This food tour can make special substitutions for those with dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-intolerant options.

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Best affordable food tour in Rome

For anyone looking for something a bit more on a budget or with shorter duration, this Roman food and wine tour is the best option.

For 2 hours you will be discovering the popular neighbourhoods of Trionfale and Prati through their local markets and eateries while gaining insights into the history of the areas along the way.

The tastings include:

Risotto balls
Salumi
Italian cheeses
Roman-style pizza

Everything will be paired with the most popular wines from the Lazio region.

This food tour can cater for vegetarian option or some kind of allergies, you just need to let them know in advance when booking. Unfortunately it doesn’t accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan dietary restrictions.

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Best food tour in Rome around Trastevere area

If you want to sample some of the best Roman food while enjoying the most vibrant neighbourhood in the city, I recommend you any of the following two food tours in Rome.

Trastevere is a charming area in Rome known for its cobblestone and colourful streets as well as its lively atmosphere. The food scene in Trastevere is exceptional, with multiple pizzerias, trattorias and street food vendors.

On these 3-hour guided food and wine tours around the Trastevere area, you will learn about its culinary history while experiencing the flavours of authentic Roman food and wine.

You can expect at least 10 tastings which include:

Regional cured meats
Italian cheeses
Roman street food
Supplì
Pizza
Pasta
Artisan gelato

Everything will be paired with delicious local wine from the Lazio region.

You will also have the opportunity to meet the true Trasteverini – the local vendors who have been living and working in the area for generations.

Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for some dietary restrictions, such us severe food allergies, gluten intolerance or vegan diet.

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Best street food tour in Rome

If you prefer to explore the tastes of Rome on a fun street food tour consider the one below.

For 2.5 hours you’ll get to try 5 local treats while strolling through the city and checking out spots like Campo de’ Fiori, Pantheon, Largo di Torre Argentina, and the Jewish Ghetto.

Tastings include: