About this tour
Spend two hours wandering Rome's neighbourhoods with a local guide, tasting your way through the city's food culture. You'll visit historic Prati and Borgo, sample freshly made pizza and cured meats, then explore Trionfale Market—one of Europe's largest covered markets—where you'll meet farmers, sip regional wines, and try Roman specialties like supplì and seasonal produce. It's a practical introduction to how locals actually eat here.
Highlights
- Trionfale Market: Europe's largest covered market, farmers and vendors
- Supplì and cured meats tasting from Roman food stalls
- Regional wine sampling with local producer knowledge
- Walk through historic Prati and Borgo neighbourhoods
- Seasonal fruit and fresh pizza from neighbourhood vendors
- Small-group format with expert local guide
- Learn recipes and stories behind Roman culinary traditions
What to expect
Your guide leads you on foot through central Rome's quieter residential areas before reaching the market. Along the way you'll stop at small food vendors for bites of pizza al taglio, local cheeses, and cured meats. The Trionfale leg feels genuinely busy—narrow aisles lined with produce stalls, cheese counters, and wine merchants. You'll taste wine directly from regional producers and try supplì (fried risotto balls) that locals grab for lunch. Expect to stand, move between stalls, and try things as they're handed to you. The guide provides context about each neighbourhood and food tradition rather than rushing through.
Good to know
Notify the operator in advance of vegetarian needs; gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan diets aren't accommodated. Wear comfortable walking shoes for market floors. Wine tastings are for 18+ only. Public transport is nearby if you need rest. Gratuities aren't included. The tour moves at a social pace but involves sustained standing and walking.
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