Rome Trastevere: Food Tour with 7+ Tastings & Wine

Seven stops through Rome's oldest neighborhood, eating what locals eat

You walk through medieval Trastevere stopping at seven food spots, tasting porchetta, fiori di zucca, supplí, two Roman pastas, gelato and wine without arranging the stops yourself or waiting in lines. The tour includes a secret dish that changes daily and ends with entry to the neighborhood's most famous gelato bar. You need to contact the operator in advance if you have dietary requirements. They can't accommodate gluten-free allergies.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Trastevere historic sites

• Visit Ponte Fabricio bridge
• Learn about Temple of Aesculapius
• Stop at Etta Ristorante in Piazza in Piscinula
• See 15th-century Mattei Houses
• Visit House of Dante research center
• Walk through Vicolo del Moro street
• Smell fresh bread at La Renella Bakery
• Arrive at Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
• View Basilica of Santa Maria mosaics
• See oldest fountain in Rome
• Observe surrounding historic palazzos

The experience

You're not expecting the artichoke to taste like that: creamy, almost buttery, nothing like the tough vegetable you thought you knew. That's the first surprise on a Trastevere food tour, and it sets the tone for the next few hours. The walk starts near Rome Termini and moves into the neighborhood proper, where the streets narrow and the medieval buildings lean in close. Your guide stops at Etta Ristorante in Piazza in Piscinula, a square whose name comes from ancient Roman thermal baths that used to fill it. The artichoke comes first, paired with burrata and a glass of Prosecco. It's the kind of thing that tastes simple until you taste it.

From there you move through Vicolo del Moro (a street that changes completely between day and night), and the smell of fresh bread from La Renella Bakery hits you before you see it. The tour includes fiori di zucca, those fried zucchini flowers stuffed with anchovies and mozzarella that most visitors never find on their own. Then comes supplí, the iconic Roman fried street food, crispy and dense. You'll taste porchetta from a local family deli, two different Roman pastas with a glass of local wine, and a secret dish that changes depending on what's available that day. The gelato stop happens at the most famous bar in the neighborhood: the kind of place Romans actually go, not a tourist trap with a line out the door.

The walk itself covers a fair amount of ground, moving through Piazza in Piscinula and past the House of Dante before arriving at Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, the ancient heart of the neighborhood. The basilica there dates to 217 AD, and the 13th-century mosaics on its façade are the kind of detail you'd normally rush past on a regular sightseeing tour. Here you stop, look, and eat. The whole thing takes a few hours, and you're moving the whole time, so comfortable shoes matter. Groups stay small, which means the guide can actually talk to you instead of herding you forward.

What’s included

Your tour includes seven or more food tastings: Roman-style artichoke with burrata, fiori di zucca (fried zucchini flowers), supplí, porchetta from a local family deli, two different Roman pastas, gelato at the neighborhood's most famous bar, DOP Prosecco, local Roman wine, and a secret dish that changes based on daily availability. You skip lines at food stops and walk through Trastevere's medieval streets with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history and the stories behind each dish.

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Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 11:15, the last at 18:30

Guide in English10:30 and 15:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 18:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

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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: “We'll meet In front of Bar Savello, located at Via di Monte Savello, 26, 00186 Roma RM. Our guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella, so they are easy to spot.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat what Romans actually eat in Trastevere without spending the afternoon researching restaurants, waiting in lines, or guessing which places are worth your time: the small group size and skip-the-line access mean you taste more and stand around less.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

How long is the Trastevere food tour?

The tour takes a few hours and involves a fair amount of walking through the neighborhood.

What's included in the 7+ tastings?

Roman-style artichoke with burrata, fiori di zucca (fried zucchini flowers), supplí, porchetta, two Roman pastas, gelato, DOP Prosecco, local Roman wine, and a secret dish that changes daily.

Do I need to book dietary requirements in advance?

Yes. Contact the operator before the tour if you have dietary needs. They cannot accommodate gluten-free allergies or intolerances, and pets are not allowed.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour involves a fair amount of walking through medieval streets. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's the age requirement?

This experience is strictly for adults over 18 years old.

Where does the tour start?

The tour begins near Rome Termini and moves into Trastevere, starting at Piazza in Piscinula.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. The itinerary and menu are subject to changes based on location availability, weather and other circumstances.

Are comfortable shoes necessary?

Yes. The tour involves walking through narrow medieval streets, so comfortable shoes are recommended.