Taste of Rome: Very Small Group Food Tour
At a glance
Taste of Rome: Very Small Group Food Tour is a 4h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Sublime Tours. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $137.02 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Snacks.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
While we are all familiar with typical Italian dishes such as pizza and gelato, only a few non-Italians have ever heard of “suppli”, “saltimbocca alla Romana” or “maritozzo”. Besides coffee, pasta, and gelato, you will get to taste the real Italian and Roman specialties, developed throughout history under different circumstances, but still living and developing today.
Join us on this very small-group tour and discover bits and pieces of culinary history that make Italian cuisine what it is today.
Meet the local foodie districts:
- Testaccio for the morning departures;
- Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere for the afternoon departures.
- A very small group of a maximum of eight people guaranteed;
- More than 15 traditional food tastings (savory and sweet);
- Three types of wines,
- Learn the secrets and legends of Roman cuisine,
- Learn about architectural and artistic surroundings that make Rome an open-air museum.
Learn not only what locals eat and drink but also how they do it!
What's included
What's included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Besides the food that guests will be tasting on this food tour, each customer gets a bottle of water.
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 4h
Morning tours take place in a trendy Testaccio neighborhood.
Meet our guide in the main square of the neighborhood and after a brief introduction about the surroundings, start your culinary experience visiting the places that are only rarely visited by tourists. Start your experience with a typical Italian breakfast and continue your culinary journey visiting the local farmer's market, deli-shops, and typical Roman osteria. Besides the delicious food, taste the wines from different regions of Italy and wrap your experience up with top-class artisanal gelato!
Learn everything about Roman culinary history in an intimate atmosphere - maximum of 8 people! -
Stop 2 · 4h
The afternoon/evening tours take place in vibrant Campo de'Fiori and Trastevere neighborhoods.
Meet our guide at Piazza Farnese and after learning about the surroundings, start your foodie evening off with visiting the hidden culinary gems in the areas of Campo de'Fiori and Trastevere. Learn about lesser-known Italian meats, such as 'coppiete' or 'porchetta', and visit the historical street-food places that only rarely catch tourists' attention. Spoil your taste buds with seasonal local specialties paired with different varieties of wine and finish your culinary journey with a top-class artisanal gelato.
Learn not only what Romans eat and drink but also how they do it!
Meeting point
Meeting point for the 4:30 PM is at Piazza Farnese next to the fountain which is on your right when facing the Farnese Palace. You will see our guide holding a sign "SUBLIME TOURS".
Meeting point for the 10 AM departure is next to the Fountain of Jars in Piazza Testaccio. You will see our guide holding a sign "SUBLIME TOURS".
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Taste of Rome: Very Small Group Food Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $137.02 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Alcoholic Beverages; Lunch; Snacks; Dinner; Coffee and/or Tea; Besides the food that guests will be tasting on this food tour, each customer gets a bottle of water..
Where does it start?
Meeting point for the 4:30 PM is at Piazza Farnese next to the fountain which is on your right when facing the Farnese Palace. You will see our guide holding a sign "SUBLIME TOURS". Meeting point for the 10 AM departure is next to the Fountain of Jars in Piazza Testaccio. You…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
