Rome: Trastevere & Campo de Fiori Food Tour with Pasta & Gelato

Summary

Wander Rome’s lively streets tasting pasta, porchetta, gelato and more

You’ll walk Rome’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting everything from crispy cod in Campo de Fiori to fresh pasta in Trastevere osterias. Meet the King of Porchetta for roast pork and beer before ending with artisan gelato under evening lights. You’ll leave full — but also kind of wishing you could do it all again tomorrow.

What’s the experience like?

We started out weaving through the morning bustle at Campo de Fiori — you know that smell of fresh bread mixed with fruit stalls and espresso? That’s what hit me first. Our guide, Chiara, waved us into this tiny family grocery I’d have totally missed on my own. She handed out slices of salty pecorino and mortadella (I still can’t pronounce it right), plus a glass of wine that made me forget I was standing up for breakfast. There was this fried cod too — crispy outside, flaky inside — and everyone just sort of nodded at each other like, “Yeah, this is why we came.”

Crossing Ponte Sisto felt like pressing pause on the city noise for a second. The Tiber looked almost gold in the late afternoon light. In Trastevere, things got louder again — scooters buzzing by, someone singing from an open window above us. We ducked into a street-side spot for supplì (fried rice balls) and then sat down at an old osteria where Chiara explained why Romans argue about cacio e pepe vs amatriciana like it’s football. She poured more wine while we tried both pastas; honestly, I still think about that cacio e pepe sometimes.

Piero’s butcher shop was next — he calls himself “King of Porchetta” and honestly? Fair enough. He sliced off pieces for us right there at the counter while telling stories about his dad’s recipes (and giving me a look when I tried to eat it too fast). Beer in hand, we wandered back out as dusk settled over Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere. Ended up with gelato dripping down my wrist outside a shop that’s been there since 1981 — pistachio for me, because someone said it was “biological,” whatever that means. Still tasted good.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Food tour in Campo de Fiori and Trastevere

• Meet guide at Piazza Farnese
• Eat fried cod with wine
• Walk across Tiber River
• Try Supplì al telefono snack
• Dine on Amatriciana and Cacio & pepe pasta
• Taste roast pork with beer
• Enjoy artisanal gelato

Top questions

How long is the Trastevere & Campo de Fiori food tour?

The walking tour covers about 1.5 km and lasts several hours, including multiple food stops.

Does the food tour include lunch or dinner?

The experience includes ample tastings across several stops—enough for a full meal with wine and beer.

Is there vegetarian or gluten-free food available?

Yes, vegetarian or gluten-free options are available if you notify them in advance.

Where does the Rome food tour start?

The meeting point is Piazza Farnese 42, at the corner with the pharmacy.

Are drinks included on this Rome food tour?

Yes, wine and beer are paired with various tastings throughout the tour.

Is this walking tour suitable for kids or strollers?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers; service animals are allowed too.

How many people are on each group tour?

The group size is small—maximum 12 participants per tour.

Does the tour include gelato?

Yes! The last stop is an artisanal gelateria in Trastevere dating back to 1981.

What’s included

Your day includes entry to traditional Roman eateries and shops around Campo de Fiori and Trastevere, guided by a licensed local expert. Expect generous tastings: cold cuts, cheeses, fried cod, supplì rice balls, two types of homemade pasta paired with wine, porchetta with fresh beer from Piero’s butcher shop—and finally artisan gelato before you finish up. All food and drinks are covered; just bring your appetite (and maybe stretchy pants).