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Rome Food Tour: Taste Local Delicacies
4.8
61 Ratings
Roma
Embark on a street food tour in Rome’s Jewish Quarter and Centro Storico. Discover local delicacies and indulge in fried codfish, porchetta, gelato, and more!
Embark on a street food tour in Rome’s Jewish Quarter and Centro Storico. Discover local delicacies and indulge in fried codfish, porchetta, gelato, and more!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portico of Octavia - Join your guide and fellow food enthusiasts in the vibrant heart of Rome’s Jewish quarter. Before embarking on your culinary adventure, you’ll receive an introduction to the Jewish Quarter, a key area in the city renowned for its culinary influence.
- Bona pizza romana in teglia - Your first stop is a contemporary pizzeria,…
- Portico of Octavia - Join your guide and fellow food enthusiasts in the vibrant heart of Rome’s Jewish quarter. Before embarking on your culinary adventure, you’ll receive an introduction to the Jewish Quarter, a key area in the city renowned for its culinary influence.
- Bona pizza romana in teglia - Your first stop is a contemporary pizzeria, where you’ll savor a classic Roman-Jewish street food delight: Jewish-style fried artichokes (when in season) or fried zucchini flowers.
- Pasticceria Boccione - This historic bakery has been crafting kosher delicacies in the Jewish Quarter for over 200 years. Here, you’ll taste “pizza ebraica,” or “Jewish pizza.” Despite its name, it’s not a pizza but a distinctive sweet treat that celebrates the neighborhood’s rich heritage.
- Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara - Enjoy your next street food treat—freshly fried codfish—from this cherished local spot, accompanied by a glass of wine.
- Johnny’s Offlicense - Explore the realm of Roman brewing with a tasting of locally crafted beers, each offering unique flavors and stories. Meet the welcoming owner and receive his personal craft beer recommendations. Pair your beers with cold cuts and regional cheeses.
- Trapizzino | Trastevere - Next, cross the Tiber River into Trastevere and enjoy a trapizzino, a delightful blend of a sandwich and pizza.
- Trastevere - Finally, as the sun sets, follow your guide to a private rooftop for a charming conclusion: crafting your own Spritz against the stunning backdrop of Rome’s skyline. With panoramic views and a toast to great company, say “cin cin” to an unforgettable culinary journey through the Eternal City.
What's Included
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking food guide
- 8 food tastings
- 3 drinks
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking food guide
- 8 food tastings
- 3 drinks
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information
Experience Rome like a local by savoring iconic dishes at the best family-run establishments. Accompanied by an expert foodie guide, you’ll visit seven small businesses, meet many of the owners, and sample local specialties such as fried artichoke, supplì, and more. The tour culminates with a special treat: crafting your own spritz on a private rooftop…
Experience Rome like a local by savoring iconic dishes at the best family-run establishments. Accompanied by an expert foodie guide, you’ll visit seven small businesses, meet many of the owners, and sample local specialties such as fried artichoke, supplì, and more. The tour culminates with a special treat: crafting your own spritz on a private rooftop in Trastevere, with breathtaking views of the Roman skyline and St. Peter’s Basilica.
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Vegan, Lactose intolerant, No-alcohol, No Fish/Seafood, Nut Allergy, No Pork
- Please note that this tour is not suitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
- Soft drinks are available for kids or those who don’t drink alcohol.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Location
Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 29
Via del Portico d'Ottavia
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 29, 00186 Roma RM, in front of the ruins of Portico D'Ottavia.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(61 Ratings)
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Erin
Jul 30, 2025
Fantastic evening with local food - We had such a great time with Alessio. We love exploring and learning local food and culture. This was the perfect way to highlight the unique culture.
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Ayalk2016
Jul 30, 2025
This is how to experience Rome. - Amazing tour of super yummy and fast eats. Great pace and excellent selection of different grub. Aurelio was the man; telling us history and other factoids. Totally recommend…otherwise you are just another schmo walking the streets looking for another overpriced tourist trap restaurant.
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B923yageorgiam
Jul 13, 2025
Amazing!! - This tour was AMAZING!! our tour guide (Andrea) was so knowledgeable about not only the food we ate but also about where it came from as well!! Over all I would recommend this to anyone.
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Hoodwink123
Jun 16, 2025
Perfect Aperitivo with Andrea - Andrea was absolutely lovely and we loved our evening with him. Every story and every tasting was memorable and we're taking a little bit of Rome back with us. We'd highly recommend this tour and Andrea specifically because he made the tour more of an experience :)
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M8321aqjennyc
Jun 6, 2025
Excellent food, wine, and beer...what more do you want?! - Our guide Aurelio gave us insight into not just the street food of Rome, but also the history behind what we were eating. Everything was delicious!
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S8417dydl
May 28, 2025
An Unforgettable Evening of History, Flavors, and Views – All Thanks to Chiara! - An Unforgettable Evening of History, Flavors, and Views – All Thanks to Chiara!
If you’re looking for an experience that blends delicious food, fascinating history, and stunning views, look no further than the Roman Trastevere/Jewish Ghetto Food Rooftop Aperitivo tour. We were lucky enough to have Chiara as our guide, and she made this evening absolutely unforgettable.
Chiara is not only a food archaeologist (yes, that’s a real and amazing thing!) but also one of the most engaging, witty, and intelligent guides we’ve ever had. Her storytelling brought the streets of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto to life, weaving together centuries of Roman and Jewish history with the evolution of its street food.
We sampled crispy fried artichokes, learning how and why they became a staple in Jewish-Roman cuisine. Chiara explained the origins of the Ghetto and how its residents ingeniously developed fast, affordable foods like this to survive—and eventually, thrive.
Next came the Filetti di Baccalà, perfectly fried and flaky, paired with craft beer that balanced it beautifully. We also enjoyed the famous Gusti di Giorgio chicken sandwich in Trastevere—honestly, it’s worth the hype.
The evening culminated on a beautiful rooftop overlooking the twinkling lights of Rome and the majestic silhouette of St. Peter’s Dome. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Chiara taught us how to make the perfect Aperol Spritz—a refreshing finish to a truly immersive evening.
Chiara’s knowledge, passion, and humor turned this tour into so much more than just a food walk. It felt like an evening out with a brilliantly informed friend who just happens to know everything about Rome and its culinary soul.
Highly recommend this tour—and if you can, ask for Chiara. She’s truly the best guide ever.
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Rac4nd
May 24, 2025
Food, fun, culture - Good variety of food with history thrown in. Leader was easy to walk with. Places close enough to be no problem. That's more than I want to write
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Kenuyens
May 19, 2025
We were met on time and discovered we were only couple on this tour. We were very pleased with our guide Chiara B. - Excellent food and history. Met some of the food stop owners who shared their passion for their products. Authentic food with great ingredients from small shops. Chiara B. our guide was friendly and spoke amazing English and did not rush our tour. We shared a great fime on a rooftop terrace to complete our tour! Highly recommend!
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Hannahwf9995gg
May 18, 2025
Excellent tour and food - Our tour guide Annamaria was very nice and gave us a lot of insightful information. There was plenty of food (supli, Aperol spritz, 4 types of pasta, and a gelato), we were all very full but it was very delicious!
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Merylo880
May 17, 2025
Amazing!! - Silvia was amazing! So kind and accommodating. I went with my family and it was a great group. Lots of wonderful food. My favorite was the spritz on the rooftop!
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