Eat as the Romans do
Enjoy Rome's staple food 'pizza bianca' and watch while it is prepared in front of you. Taste delectable wines, meats and cheeses in the family shop of Rome's most loved food and wine connoisseur, real espresso in one of Rome's oldest coffee bars, and traditional gelato too!
Prices
95 Euro per adult.
80 Euro per student 18-25 WITH ID.
50 Euro under 17.
Free for under 7 year olds.
Minimum two (2) persons.
Tour Duration / Availability
Approximately three (3) hours on Mon, Weds, Fri at 10:00 AM.
Eat as the Romans do / Meeting Point
The Turtle fountain in Piazza Mattei, a short walk away from Largo Argentina or Piazza Venezia.
Overview
Though it is hard to find a truly bad meal in Rome, more and more restauranteurs who cater to tourists are embracing modern food atrocities like frozen pizzas and pastas, jarred sauces, and the like. We at When in Rome Tours feel that truer words have never been spoken than: 'When In Rome, EAT as the Romans do'! Imagine walking in Rome for the first time and knowing exactly where to find the best food, prime ingredients, and insider tips on what are the best items in each eatery. If your idea of navigating a new culture is through food and drink, then this tour really is for you. With a strong emphasis on Rome's revered street food style, we'll criss cross the backstreets of the ancient city in search of fine food via tavola calda, sweets, snacks and chocolate, fried treats from the Jewish Quarter, pizza sold by weight, pastries, gelato and grattachecca. Our leisurely stroll, interspersed with frequent sample tastings, particularly in the bakeries and cheese shops of Rome's Jewish Ghetto, will sate our hunger for information about the culinary traditions of Rome. We make frequent stops to savour typical delicacies from local traders, epicurean boutiques and speciality stores in Rome's oldest markets. We also visit a selection of locales which offer excellent, traditional Roman fare. Together, they espouse the rich food culture of Rome. This is one of our newest and most satisfying Rome tours!
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The above itinerary is an example of what we cover on our regularly scheduled street food tours. The tour itineraries are subject to change without notice due to shop closings, seasonal availability, or sometimes because we happen to stumble across new and interesting things to try. We encourage you to tell us (in the remarks section of your booking form) if you have any particular requests or interests, as this way our guide can try to cater the tour to your interests.
