Rome: Piazza Navona Food Tour & Wine Tasting Evening

Four Hours, Six Stops, Ten Tastes: Rome's Evening Food Tour

You taste over 10 different Roman and Italian dishes at six family-run eateries across the Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori, and Piazza Navona, paired with wine and guided by a local expert. The tour includes everything from fried artichokes and wood-fired pizza to cured meats, a full dinner, and dessert: all included in the price. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point, but after that, the evening is planned.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Rome Jewish Ghetto30m
2. Campo de' Fiori1h
3. Piazza Navona1h
4. Largo di Torre Argentina30m

Evening food and sightseeing tour

• Start with Italian appetizer
• Explore Jewish Ghetto and taste fried artichokes
• Visit old bakery for crunchy pizza
• Taste cured meats and Italian cheese
• Enjoy typical Roman dishes with wine
• Stroll through Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori
• End with coffee, tiramisù, and gelato

The experience

The light hits the ochre buildings of Piazza Navona just as the tour starts, and you're standing in front of Bernini's fountains with a local guide who knows which family-run shop around the corner has been making pizza since 1824. That bakery is your second stop (the crust still warm, the kind of thing you can't get anywhere else), and by then you've already tasted the fried artichokes from the Jewish Ghetto, the ones called Carciofi alla giudìa that are crispy on the outside and soft inside. The guide talks about why these dishes matter, where the ingredients come from, what makes each place different. It's not rushed. It's four hours, and the rhythm is walk a bit, eat a bit, listen a bit.

After the bakery comes the cured meat stop (prosciutto and salami from Norcia, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano), and then a proper dinner at a restaurant where the main courses are Roman classics, each paired with wine that the guide has chosen. You move between neighborhoods (the Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Navona, Largo di Torre Argentina), and each one has a story. The guide shares it while you walk. Vegetarian options are built in, and if you have other dietary needs, you can request them when you book. Just note that gluten-free and vegan diets aren't accommodated on this particular tour. The evening ends with coffee and tiramisù and gelato made by hand, which is the kind of detail that sticks with you.

You're in a small group or private, depending on what you choose. The guide is local and knows the owners of these places, which changes how you're treated when you walk in. Hotel pickup isn't included, so you'll need to get to the meeting point by taxi or bus, but once you're there, everything else (all the food, all the wine, all the walking and talking) is covered. Dress smart casual and plan to be on your feet for most of the four hours, though the pace is easy and the stops give you time to rest.

What’s included

• Local expert guide.
• all food and wine tastings at six eateries (over 10 different dishes).
• typical Italian appetizer to start.
• main course dinner with wine pairing.
• authentic Italian coffee, tiramisù, and handmade gelato to finish.
• vegetarian options available.
• small-group or private tour format depending on your selection.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English18:00

Guide in English17:30

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:30 and 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “The meeting point for this tour is Piazza Mattei in front of the turtle’s fountain. Your guide will be holding a sign written "FOOD TOUR".”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tasty Tours - Italy Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat your way through Rome's old center without figuring out which restaurants to visit or how to string them together. The guide handles the route, the timing, and the introductions at each place, which is what makes four hours feel like a complete evening instead of a rushed checklist.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long is the Rome food tour?

Four hours, starting in the evening. The exact start time should be confirmed when you book.

What neighborhoods does the tour visit?

The Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Navona, and Largo di Torre Argentina.

How many food stops are there?

More than six different eateries, with over 10 different tastings across the evening.

Is wine included?

Yes, wine is paired with the meals and included in the tour price.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes, vegetarian options are included. Other dietary restrictions can be accommodated if you note them in the special requirements field at booking. Gluten-free and vegan diets are not accommodated.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point by taxi or bus.

What should I wear?

Smart casual dress code. Wear comfortable shoes since you'll be walking between stops.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes, the places visited during the tour are subject to change.

Is this tour private or in a group?

You can choose between a small-group tour or a private tour option.