Rome Street Food Tour With a Local Guide Including Pizza, Ice-Cream & Much More!

About this tour

Wander Rome's backstreets with a certified local guide sampling authentic street-food classics—crispy croquettes, creamy gelato, wood-fired pizza, and lesser-known Roman bites. This 2.5-hour walking tour keeps groups small (maximum 14 people) so you'll actually taste what locals eat rather than what guidebooks suggest. You'll move through neighbourhoods where food stalls have operated for decades, stopping to eat as you go.

Highlights

• Crispy pizza al taglio from neighbourhood vendors
• Authentic Roman croquettes and fried specialities
• Artisan gelato from a working gelateria
• Street-food spots Romans actually frequent
• Small group means intimate experience
• Certified local guide shares neighbourhood history
• Suitable for all fitness levels

What to expect

Expect a steady amble through Rome's less-touristy quarters, stopping frequently to eat. Your guide will point out where Romans queue for lunch and why certain shops have outlasted chains. You'll taste items in their proper context—grabbing pizza from a counter, eating croquettes while standing, enjoying gelato as you walk. The pace is relaxed; this isn't a sprint between monuments. Bring appetite and comfortable shoes. Most stops are brief tastings rather than sit-down meals, so you're continually moving and discovering new streets.

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