Rome by the throat: a deliciously cultural tour for Foodies

AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 2021! A fun, informative yummy tour with a real local and food and culture expert

Description

Some sage said: “know the food, know the Romans!”.

Right, knowing the Roman food tradition is knowing the Romans, in fact. Food is such a in-depth part of the capital’s soul and such a diverse and contaminated scene that is simply impossible not to be fascinated by it is simply impossible to leave Rome without having a taste of its delicatessen: beware though, in such big cities the “tourist-adjusted food” is a common thing to find.

You might want to take a fun, informative yummy tour with a real local and food and culture expert to be able to discover the real Roman food traditions and taste only the best, original, superb roman flavours as you discover the most local districts of the cities, where locals

Our tour with a local Take a bite of the best, join the locals and indulge on the specialties! From the street food treats, like decadent deep-fried stuffed seasonal vegetables and sauce-dripping typical pasta dishes, the whole city is a soul-comforting festival of tantalizing tastes. And Romans simply love to share their delicious fare! Discover the Eternal City using your senses, dive into the local gastronomic heritage and taste traditional specialties during a wondrous "Food Quest" through two of the most charming district of Rome. We’ll start off with some of the most famous “Espresso e Cornetto” in Rome and learn the Italian tradition behind the “brown gold” and why and Espresso is so important to us. Then off to walk through the

streets of the historic Trastevere district, (“across the River Tiber” “trans Tiberim”, in Latin) the most local and typical district of Rome, the settlement of ancient Roman working classes and today the most bohemian, animated colorful and fragrant district; Follow your dedicated small group tour guide for a unique insider’s view of the city’s vibrant soul, a “sniff” of its appetizing scents, and delicious morsels of local specialties. Stroll down charming cobblestone-paved streets to Campo de’ Fiori, a delightful square filled with sparkle. On weekday mornings “Campo” hosts a typical open-air market, a great place to check out the daily fresh produce and listen to the colorful voices bargaining. Let your guide lead you to the ancient fornai (bakeries) and botteghe (local delis), browse through the shops, lose yourself among aromas and sensational flavors.

Savor Rome’s signature snack, like scrumptious pizza bianca romana, crispy fragrant ciambelline al vino, supplì, and much more as you meet the locals and share their stories, because there is not better way to become friends than in front of a table full of specialties as you toast with some “vino de’ li’ Castelli” (wine from the hills north of the city).

 Let us take you by the throat and show us “our” Rome in a real, traditional fun and yummy way! This is a must-do tour and a smart way to leave the city with a good taste in your mouth.

Inclusions

• Walking Tour
• Professional local expert English speaking 
• espresso coffe or Cappuccino
• tasting of local specialties inclusive of wine toast

Meeting Point

Notes

Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance.
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.

Rain Policy

This tour runs rain or shine