Dining Through Time: A Food Lover’s Tour of Rome’ Centuries-Old Restaurants and Cafés
 

Savoring the Eternal City through this truly unique food tour.

About

Rome, named the Eternal City for over 2000 years, is full of wonderful historical treasures that drive people from all over the world to visit and spend their precious vacation days in this extraordinary city. Not only monuments, though: Italy is known worldwide for its extraordinary culinary scene and, of course, its capital is rich in gastronomic treasures well known to the locals who enjoy them every day. 

This tour is designed not only to taste typical Roman dishes and desserts, but also to do so in historic places that have been open for hundreds of years. You can taste dishes in places where locals were customers centuries ago, but also poets, artists of those times whose artistic works we still admire today, traveled to Rome to taste the delicacies prepared in these restaurants and cafes. Truly an experience within the experience.

Use a few hours of your precious vacation time to embark on a food tour with a local who will take you to selected places in the most historic neighborhoods of this city, entertaining you with amusing stories about local food as you take in some of Rome's most famous sights along the way, sampling delicious Roman dishes just as we Romans do (yes, this itinerary has been crafted by a local)  As they say: when in Rome, do as the Romans do!

Highlights:

• Explore Rome’s most famous historical district with your local foodie guide.
• The typical roman pizza is one of the staples of Roman food, so this tour will be no exception: the 1st tasty, mouthwatering stop will be at a pizzeria: a 100years old one where you will sample different types of pizza.
• After the satisfying pizza sampling the guide will take you for a walk to one of most famous Roman landmarks Piazza Navona, where you will learn about the happening on the food scene in the area.
• A nearby restaurant, with walls that date back thousands of years, where remnants of the past can still be admired today. You’ll savor a traditional Roman appetizer and pasta in a warm, convivial atmosphere.
• A leisurely stroll from the restaurant along one of Rome’s most famous streets will lead you directly to the final stop on this unique gastronomic journey through the city’s oldest eateries. As the ancient Romans would say in Latin, "dulcis in fundo" (dessert for last), your grand finale will be at Rome’s oldest and most elegant tea room. Here, you’ll savor a delicious tea and delectable pastries in a refined, classy ambiance, all while soaking in the ‘museum-like’ atmosphere that surrounds you. It’s the perfect cherry on top to conclude this unforgettable food tour!

What to expect:

• A small group experience, limited to up to12 people, ensuring personalized attention from your local guide.
• Insight into Rome’s vibrant gastronomic scene, with a focus on the unique history behind the historic eateries you’ll visit.
• A chance to stroll through some of the most iconic landmarks of Rome.

Tour Stops:

• 1st Stop: A wide selection of local Roman-style delicacies, including various flavors of pizza. Enjoy with bottled water or a soft drink at a traditional pizzeria al taglio (pizza by the slice)
• 2nd Stop: Two typical Roman pasta, served with water and house wine.
• 3rd Stop: Specialty tea paired with an assortment of delicious small pastries at a refined tea room bistro, concluding your culinary journey with elegance feeling like you’re in a museum

What’s included:

• Expertise from a local guide.
• A variety of pizza tasting.
• Lunch featuring two types of pasta dishes.
• Delectable small pastries.
• Water, soft drinks.
• House wine.
• Espresso coffee.

What is not included.

Tips are not included.

Not suitable for:

• People with gluten intolerance
• Vegan

Meeting Point and Tour Experience:

The adventure begins at the charming Piazza Nicosia, where your local guide will be waiting by the fountain to greet you. From there, enjoy a leisurely stroll down one of Rome’s most famous streets, leading you to the final stop on this unique gastronomic tour of the city's oldest and most historic restaurants.

As the ancient Romans would say, "dulcis in fundo"—or, "dessert for last"—your tour will culminate with a visit to Rome's oldest and most elegant tea room. Here, you'll indulge in a delightful tea paired with exquisite pastries, all while soaking in the refined atmosphere of this iconic venue. It’s the perfect "cherry on top" to cap off a memorable food tour, as you immerse yourself in a space that feels like a living museum of Rome’s storied past.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund 

Duration 2.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English 

Wheelchair accessible