Rome: Food & Wine Walking Tour Campo de’ Fiori to Trastevere

Summary

Evening strolls, Roman flavors, and laughter in Trastevere

You’ll wander from Campo de’ Fiori through lively Roman streets tasting salami, cheeses, fried cod, pizza al taglio, supplì, and finish with supper in Trastevere—plus gelato under city lights. With your local guide leading the way and sharing stories as you go, you’ll feel swept up in real Roman life (and probably leave full).

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t think I’d ever get full just from “tastings,” but Rome has its own way of surprising you. We met our guide right at Campo de’ Fiori, where the square was humming—kids darting between tables, someone playing accordion off-key (but somehow it worked). Right away, we were handed slices of salami that tasted like they’d been waiting for us all day. Our guide, Francesca, explained the PGI thing—I nodded like I knew what it meant. She poured the first glass of wine and said “cin cin!” I tried to copy her accent and she just grinned.

Walking through those old streets felt like stepping into a movie. Francesca kept tossing in weird facts about the area—apparently one building used to be a bakery for popes? Anyway, we ducked into this cheese shop that smelled sharp and earthy at once. The baccalà fritto was salty and hot; I burned my tongue because I was too impatient. At one point a local guy squeezed past us carrying three pizzas stacked on his arm—no box, just paper—and he winked at our group like we were in on some secret.

The pizza al taglio stop made me wish I had a second stomach. Supplì was next—gooey rice and mozzarella inside crisp shells—and honestly, I still think about that bite when I’m hungry late at night. By the time we crossed over into Trastevere for supper, my feet were tired but my mood was light (maybe the wine helped). The trattoria was tiny and warm; everyone talked at once and nobody minded. We tried antipasto and two pasta dishes with more wine—I lost track of which region each one came from but didn’t really care by then.

We finished outside with gelato under yellow streetlights. My pistachio melted fast so I gave up trying to eat neatly. Francesca waved us off with a “buona notte” that sounded like she meant it. It wasn’t just about food or wine—it felt like being let in on how Romans end their day together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Rome food and wine tasting tour

• Meet guide at Campo de’ Fiori
• Taste artisanal Italian salamis and wine
• Walk through city center with guide
• Taste PGI protected cheeses and fried salted cod
• Taste pizza ‘at the slice’ and supplì
• Walk to Trastevere for supper
• Enjoy Roman antipasto and two first courses with wine
• Try locally made Italian gelato
• Conclude tour around 9:30pm

Top questions

How long does the Rome food & wine tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, starting around 5:30pm and ending around 9:30pm.

Is dinner included on this Rome food tour?

Yes, supper is included at a cozy trattoria in Trastevere along with all tastings throughout the evening.

Are all food & drinks covered in the price?

Yes, all food tastings and Italian wines are included during the tour.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Campo de’ Fiori in central Rome.

Is this walking tour suitable for children or strollers?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the walk.

What kind of foods will we try?

You’ll taste artisanal salamis, cheeses, baccalà fritto (fried salted cod), pizza al taglio, supplì (fried rice balls), antipasto, pasta dishes, and gelato.

Does this Rome food tour include wine pairings?

Yes, several Italian wines are paired with different foods along the route.

How big is each group on this tour?

The maximum group size is 16 people for a small-group experience.

What’s included

Your evening includes all food tastings—from PGI salamis to Roman cheese shops—multiple Italian wines paired throughout the walk, supper at a family-run trattoria in Trastevere with antipasto and two pasta dishes plus dessert gelato; everything led by an expert local guide starting from Campo de’ Fiori.