Testaccio Neighborhood Food & Market Tour

TOUR SNAPSHOT:

Discover what everyday life is like for Romans in this traditional, authentic neighborhood while trying all of Rome’s typical dishes. Learn about the passion these small business owners have for their family-run market stalls, meat and cheese stores and trattorias, where they serve up mouthwatering food with incredible stories behind it. Find out what makes Testaccio unique and how its evolution over the centuries has influenced Roman culture and food today.

STOP BY STOP:

Start your morning the Italian way with coffee and pastries in this bustling bakery that serves as the meeting point for locals all over the neighborhood.

Following a typical day’s schedule for Romans, we’ll make our way to the local market to speak with some of the passionate stall owners who have had their stalls for 40 years and try one of Rome’s famous pizzas as well as cheese brought in from all over Italy.

After taking a look at the monument which has greatly influenced Testaccio’s history and food, we’ll relax with the original Roman street food panino and some wine from a multi-generational family vineyard more than 100 years old.

Then, we will cross the neighborhood to a place where old traditions meet modern convenience to try an absolute Roman classic, supplí. These fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese are a favorite of locals of all ages!

Next, we will get a crash course in all things local at a traditional-style delicatessen. Sample locally-produced prosciutto and salami, marinated vegetables, and of course, learn the ins and outs of two of Italy’s most famous exports – olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

In a nod to the traditional Italian-style lunch, we’ll try the three most famous Roman pastas at a local trattoria, paired with local red wine, while learning more about what meal times typically involve for Italians.  

And what better way to end the day than topping all these delicious bites off with gelato? We’ll get it at a historic gelateria serving up flavors that are made in the back by scratch, every morning.