Rome Half a day in Rome with a local
Haunting ruins, syruppy ice and a crypt with 4000 bodies (creepy but cool)
$138.04 per person
4 hours
(120)
Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city
With a history spanning almost 3000 years, traditional Roman food has evolved over the centuries into one of the world’s great populist cuisines. Simple yet satisfying, pretty yet unpretentious, Roman food to this day is seasonal ingredients lovingly prepared – but that doesn’t mean the cuisine is plain. In fact, it’s anything but. On a food tour of Rome, hearty, flavorful cuisine is always on the menu – food that, though classic, relies heavily on sharp cheeses, bitter greens, and generous sprinklings of black pepper. The best food in Rome (whether pizza, pasta, or pastries) is a true celebration of the iconic Italian culinary tradition.
Forget the Colosseum – carbonara is an equally important Roman icon! As the city shifted from kingdom to republic to empire, the traditional cuisine changed, but some things have stayed the same. The combination of flour and water is as important today as it was centuries ago, and bread and pasta remain the humble basis of some of the finest Roman food. From simple cacio e pepe pasta at a no-frills family-run trattoria to a three-course ristorante dinner done the modern Italian way, a food tour in Rome is a discovery of the city’s culture – and it can be whatever you want it to be.
Are you craving a hearty stew of slow-cooked oxtail or a light snack of fried artichokes and zucchini flowers? Or maybe your sweet tooth wants to savor a warm cornetto con crema and cappuccino at a cobbled café. Either way, there’s nobody better than a local guide to recommend the perfect hidden spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Rome. Whatever your palate prefers, the staples of the modern Roman diet will satisfy any type of foodie on our secret food tour. Get ready to taste the boiled, braised, and battered favorites of Roman food – all you have to do is come hungry!
If Roman food is a reason to visit the city, the wine is a reason to start planning your second trip. Rome may not be a wine region in itself, but the very best of Italian wines (the country has over 500 unique grape varieties!) can be found tucked away in atmospheric wine bars, subterranean cellars, and bustling, ivy-clad terraced cafés. Roman food hits another level of deliciousness when paired with a full-bodied Sangiovese or crisp Trebbiano. Enjoy a glass with your trattoria meal, or head to a specialty store to sample cured meats and regional cheeses with the best wines in the world.
I recently visited Rome with a friend, and even though I’ve been there several times before, it still felt like my first visit. There’s something truly magical about the city—every corner has something beautiful or historic to discover, and it never gets old. One of the highlights of our trip was a three-hour walking tour we booked. The entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. The booking process was smooth, communication with the tour provider was excellent, and everything was well-organized. Our tour guide, Nadia, was absolutely exceptional. She was professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout. What really stood out was how she tailored the tour to exactly what we were interested in, making the experience feel personal and engaging. Her knowledge of Rome’s history and culture was impressive, and she shared it in such an enjoyable and accessible way. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the tour, and it added so much value to our trip. I would definitely try to book Nadia again on my next visit, and I’ve already recommended her to friends who are planning to visit Rome in December. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
3 May 2026
Vania was an amazing guide! She took us to some of the best food spots in Rome and let us sample several types of pasta, Rome style pizza, artichoke, gelato, pork and many other foods, all while she explained what makes Rome unique and special. We learned a lot and had some of the best food on our trip! Thank you Vania!
12 April 2026
Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful. She answered our questions and provided food based on feedback.
5 October 2025
Knowledge base was phenomenal with a great personality
30 September 2025