The Best Food Tours in Rome

The Best Food Tours in Rome

Food is always a good idea! And when in Rome you must try all the different dishes available. You can’t go back home without tasting a wonderful carbonara or amatriciana. Don’t forget to taste the typical “quinto quarto” a dish made with the famous roman tripe, heart, lungs and other different offal.
I know that it may not seem like a marvel. But believe me, it is something to try at least once in your life, especially if you are in Rome. Obviously don’t forget the sour cherry tart and other typical Roman desserts. 
And the supplì, the ice cream? what about the roman white pizza bread? Don’t forget to try them! You will leave Rome with a few pounds more and you won’t regret it!

Let’s see together which are the best food tours in Rome to choose from!

1. Discover Walks Food Tour

Discover Walks Group Photo by Discover Walks – Website

“Eat with a Roman” is the motto!  I must say it once for all, I believe that Discover Walks has the best food tour available in Rome. And I’m not saying this because you caught me in my wheelhouse! but only because the Discover Walks Food Tours will tickle your taste buds.

With Discover Walks, you can book many different experiences with food, especially in Rome. You can choose the “Rome: Pizza and pasta cooking class”. Here you’ll find yourself enjoying and preparing food! And at the end, you’ll taste the original tiramisù. 

The chef will take you on a step by step process of preparing the dough to bake your pizza in a wood-fired oven. This class offers lessons on making more than 10 different pasta shapes. You will also have unrestricted red wine to enjoy with your meal.

For more information about this experience check here and book it!

If you prefer enjoying historical sites while having a gastronomical experience then this is the right tour for you. Discover Walks offers a “Guided Street Food Tasting Tour in Rome”.

You’ll find yourself in Campo Dé Fiori and you’ll sample Roman products such as prosciutto, cheese, truffle tartines, seasonal fruit and many other fresh products. 

You’ll have the opportunity to visit five traditional eateries while exploring stunning locations. And in the end, you’ll taste the best gelato in Rome!

Enjoy the taste of one of Rome’s best gelatos at a family-owned business parlor as we learn how their ice-cream is made and get some insight into how this popular little business came to be.

Discover Walks offers a wide range of food tours for everyone. You can even choose a night gastronomical tour!

Other guided tours to choose from are: 

Taste of Testaccio Rome Food Tour and also Rome Food Tour by Sunset around Prati District, don’t forget to check the Roman Neighborhoods Walking Food Tour that will lead you around the best areas of Rome. 

Check the Discover Walks website and decide which one is the best for you and your family or friends.

For more information about all the food tours check here.  You’ll be spoiled for choice, believe me!

2. The Roman Food Tour 

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If you are searching for something to do in Rome then the “Roman Food Tour” is what you’ll need.  Their 4 hours tour will lead you on an adventure among restaurants located in the Trastevere area of Rome. The tour starts in Piazza Trilussa and you’ll have the opportunity to taste different types of food from breakfast to dinner.

You will stop at Trapizzino, Essenza Wine Bar, Peppo al Cosimato, Fonte Della Salute and you’ll end up in Piazza Trilussa, where you started.

For more information about the tour check here on Tripadvisor 

3. Gourmetaly Food Tours 

Margherita pizza – By Valerio Capello at English Wikipedia – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=372337

If you’re looking for a delicious food tour then this is it! “Gourmetaly Food Tour” will lead you through Rome. You’ll enjoy food while admiring areas of Rome such as Campo Dè Fiori, the Hebraic Ghetto and Trastevere. The guide will explain everything about the areas and the different types of food you’ll be tasting. 

You’ll meet the guide in Pizza Farnese and you’ll be heading to the food market in Campo Dè Fiori where you’ll taste fresh products and delicacies. After you’ll visit Trastevere with its restaurants and particular locations. You’ll walk to Piazza Delle Cinque Scole where you’ll taste fried artichokes and typical Hebraic dishes.

For more information about the tour and the price check here on Tripadvisor

4. Withlocals

Spaghetti alla Carbonara – WikiCommons

If you would like to know more about Rome and live the experience with locals then Withlocals is the right experience for you. You’ll have the opportunity to taste 10 different and traditional dishes. You’ll taste pizza and have a coffè and you will also learn how to order one correctly!

The tour lasts only 3 hours but you will taste fresh fruit in the market at Campo Dè Fiori, the famous “pizza bianca” and some dessert offered by Nonna Vincenza. And don’t forget supplì and fried delicacies!

For more information about the tour  and to book a guided  visit check the Tripadvisor page here

Food traditions in Rome

Image by Miss Tourist

Rome has a never-ending count of things to do. Architecture, art and history are usually the centre of attention for tourists.  But remember that even food is important especially the traditional food of a place you visit.  With every bite, you’ll experience new tastes and delicate flavours and once back home you’ll want to prepare every dish for your friends and family. Don’t forget to ask your guides for recipes of your favourite dishes tasted during your guided tour. You’ll bring home a piece of Rome and its traditions! In this way, you will make the city even more eternal.