Trastevere Street Food Tour Rome: Taste Roman Classics

Taste your way through Trastevere's hidden corners and oldest food stops

A 2.5-hour street food tour of Rome's Trastevere district with a live English-speaking guide, limited to 14 people. You walk the medieval quarter from Tiber Island to Piazza Trilussa, sampling Roman street food at traditional bakeries, cold cuts shops and pizza houses, then cross Sistus Bridge for views of St. Peter's dome before finishing with fresh gelato.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Trastevere and taste street food

• Meet guide on Tiber Island
• Visit Church of Santa Cecilia
• Stop at Rome's oldest bakery
• Discover traditional craftsmen and traders
• Taste salami and cheese at cold cuts store
• Visit Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
• Visit Santa Maria in Trastevere church
• Taste supplì and pizza
• Explore off-the-beaten paths and local bars
• Enjoy sweet tastings
• Walk on Sistus Bridge and take photos
• End with fresh made gelato

The experience

You meet your guide on Tiber Island, the only urban island in the Tiber river, and walk into the medieval heart of Trastevere from there. The tour moves through the district's oldest corners: past the Church of Santa Cecilia and into one of Rome's oldest bakeries for your first taste. The guide shows you where local craftsmen and traders still work unchanged by time: a cold cuts store where you taste salami and cheese cured in the Italian tradition, then the famous supplì, a deep-fried rice ball filled with cheese, tomato, mozzarella and egg. You'll also stop at one of the district's oldest and best pizza shops.

The route takes you through off-the-beaten paths toward Piazza Trilussa and the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, where the tasting continues with both savory and sweet stops. Before the final gelato, you walk onto Sistus Bridge (the 16th-century span named after the pope who commissioned its restoration), and stand in front of St. Peter's dome rising in the background. The group stays under 14 people, so the pace feels like wandering with friends rather than following a crowd.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• all food tastings at multiple stops throughout the district.
• taxes, fees and handling charges.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Monday to Saturday at 10:30 and 17:30, from € 45 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:30 and 17:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 151 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Maria Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a walking pace through narrow medieval streets for the full 2.5 hours, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. It runs rain or shine. Groups stay under 14 people, which means you move through Trastevere without the crowds that fill larger tours, and the guide can take you into the quieter corners where locals actually eat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I taste on this Trastevere food tour?

You sample Roman street food at multiple stops: cured meats and cheese from a traditional cold cuts shop; supplì from a historic bakery; pizza from one of the district's oldest pizzerias; and fresh gelato to finish. The guide also takes you into the Church of Santa Cecilia and shows you the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, so you see the landmarks while you eat.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour covers Trastevere's medieval alleys and streets over 2.5 hours, moving between food stops from Tiber Island through Piazza Trilussa and onto Sistus Bridge. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though you'll be on your feet the whole time navigating the district's narrow, winding streets.

Can I do this tour if I'm vegetarian or have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian options are available. Tell the operator at booking. The tour does not accommodate vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free diets, so if you have those restrictions, this may not be the right fit.

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

The price covers the professional guide, all food tastings, and taxes and fees. Gratuities are not included. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase at some stops if you want them.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

No, you meet the guide on Tiber Island. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need directions to the meeting point.