Rome Food Tour of Testaccio: Point of Sale and Roman Cuisine

Maritozzo and coffee, market tastings, a sandwich, wine, and gelato: the neighborhood's food story in three hours

A food tour of Testaccio in Rome where you walk through one of the city's most authentic neighborhoods with a local guide, tasting Roman specialties at the Point of Sale market and learning how the area's cuisine connects to its working-class history. You start with a maritozzo and coffee in a historic bar, move through the market for gourmet pizza and fried meats, taste local wine, and finish with artisan gelato in Piazza Testaccio.

The experience

What makes Testaccio different from the rest of Rome? The neighborhood itself: its Point of Sale market, the Monte dei Cocci ancient mound, the former slaughterhouse, and the food that grew out of working-class Roman life. A local guide walks you through all of it, starting at Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice with a classic maritozzo and Italian coffee in a historic bar. From there you move between the piazza and Monte dei Cocci, seeing how the neighborhood's past and present sit side by side.

The real work happens at the Testaccio Point of Sale, where you taste your way through what Romans actually eat: gourmet pizza, supplì, zucchini flowers, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes. You'll have a sandwich built from seasonal ingredients and traditional Roman recipes (meat or vegetarian), and a tasting of local Italian wine in a small shop inside the market itself. The guide connects each taste to the neighborhood's history, so the food is never just food.

The tour ends with a visit to the former slaughterhouse, then artisan gelato in Piazza Testaccio. The whole thing runs three hours, which is long enough to eat and walk without rushing, short enough to fit the rest of your day in the city.

What’s included

• A generous selection of authentic Roman food tastings throughout the tour, including market specialties and street food.
• a tasting of local Italian wine inside Testaccio Market.
• a local Roman guide throughout the three-hour experience.
• traditional Italian coffee served with the opening maritozzo at a historic Testaccio café.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs Monday to Saturday at 10:30, from € 160 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:30

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Di Vita experience - Food tours Rome

Is this one for you?The tour starts at Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice in Testaccio, so if you're staying in Rome without a car, you can reach the meeting point by metro or bus: no hotel pickup means no waiting for a shuttle, and you arrive on your own schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Testaccio Point of Sale, and what will I taste there?

The Testaccio Point of Sale is the neighborhood's central market, and you'll taste gourmet pizza, supplì, zucchini flowers, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and a Roman sandwich made with seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes. You also taste local Italian wine in a small wine shop inside the market.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the meeting point, or is transport included?

You meet the guide at Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice. Private transport is not included, but public transportation options are available nearby. If you're staying elsewhere in Rome without a car, the metro and buses will get you there.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes a generous selection of authentic Roman food tastings throughout, local wine tasting, traditional Italian coffee with the opening maritozzo, and a local guide for the full three hours. Any additional food or drinks beyond the tastings are your responsibility, and tips are optional.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns or am not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and the neighborhood is walkable. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.