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The best Rome food tours

Street food in Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, fried artichokes in the Jewish Ghetto, a wine cave under Monte Testaccio and pasta classes; here are the Rome food tours worth booking, with honest advice on whether a tour fills you up, which diets it can't handle and whether it is worth the money.

By the Things to Do in Rome editorial team 8 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

See our 8 picks
Market stalls under white umbrellas on Campo de' Fiori in Rome
Short answer

The best food tour in Rome for a first visit is a 2.5-hour street food walk through Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, from €44. Many tours give you five tastings, and some add a sip of wine and beer. If you'd rather eat on your own, our guide to the best restaurants in Rome is the do-it-yourself way.

Our 8 picks for food tours in Rome

Seven street food walks, then one wine tasting in a cave. All eight have free cancellation; check the cut-off time on each listing.

Rome food tours compared

Rome food tours compared
TourFromDurationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori street food walk 4.9 (4,720)€44
per person		2 h 30 minFirst-timersThe most-reviewed food tour on our list: 4.9 from 4,720 reviews, from €44.
Street food in the Jewish Quarter or Campo de' Fiori 4.8 (4,237)€43
per person		2 h 30 minVisitors who want a drink with the foodFive tastings and two drink samples from €43, with 4.8 from 4,237 reviews.
Trastevere street food with a local expert 4.8 (1,930)€48
per person		2 h 30 minSmall-group fansA small group of up to 14, with 4.8 from 1,930 reviews.
Eat like a local in the historic center 4.9 (1,437)€40
per person		2 h 30 minBudget eaters and market loversRated 4.9 from 1,437 reviews, from €40.
Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto, small group or private 4.7 (173)€49
per person		2–2.5 hoursCouples who want a smaller groupThe only pick with a small group of up to 8 and a private option, from €49.
Campo de' Fiori and Ghetto street food 4.9 (129)€38
per person		2 h 30 minBudget eatersThe cheapest pick, from €38, with 4.9 from 129 reviews.
Jewish Quarter and Campo de' Fiori tasting walk 4.7 (84)€39
per person		2 h 30 minMorning walkersFive tastings and drinks from €39, with 4.7 from 84 reviews.
Wine tasting in a cave in Testaccio 4.7 (60)€54
per person		1 hourWine loversThe only Testaccio pick and the only one built around wine, from €54.
  • Small groups: Trastevere street food with a local expert (up to 14 people); Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto, small group or private (small-group option for up to 8 people); Campo de' Fiori and Ghetto street food (up to 14 people).
  • None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • All 8 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Are food tours in Rome worth it?

Yes, if you want to taste a lot in one go and hear the story behind it. A tour costs from €38 to €54 on our list, and the guide picks the places for you.

You can also find these foods on your own. The tour saves you the hunt and gives you five or so tastings in 2.5 hours.

Skip a tour if you are vegan or gluten-free. Seven of our eight picks say they don't suit you.

What should you eat in Rome, and what is the most famous food?

Try supplì, Roman pizza, fried artichokes and gelato. These are the foods our picks list most often.

Supplì are fried rice balls. The fried artichokes come from the Jewish Ghetto. Two walks end with gelato.

For pasta such as carbonara and cacio e pepe, a cooking class is the better choice. You make it yourself and then eat it.

Guides on food in Rome

Is food in Rome expensive, and where should you eat?

A food tour in Rome costs from €38 to €54 per person on our list. That is for five or so tastings, not a full sit-down meal.

So plan a proper meal on top of the tour. We only list prices we have checked, and here those are tour prices.

Rome food places a tour takes you to

Most tours walk through Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto. Come back to these areas for dinner on your own.

Food tour types side by side: street food, wine and small groups

Foodie tours in Rome come in four types. This table puts them side by side, so you can pick the one that fits your evening and appetite.

Prices are "from" prices per person, as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026.
TypeAreaTastingsDrinksLengthFrom
Street food walkTrastevereSeveralWine and beer sample on one of two2.5 hours€44
Street food walkCampo de' Fiori and Jewish Ghetto5Sip of wine and beer on three of four2.5 hours€38
Small group or privateTrastevere and Jewish Ghetto3 or 5Premium and private options only2 to 2.5 hours€49
Wine and cheeseTestaccioMeat and cheese board4 wines1 hour€54

Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori food tours

Two of our picks walk Trastevere, and four walk Campo de' Fiori and the Ghetto. One does Trastevere and the Ghetto together.

Trastevere in Rome: what the walks cover

Both Trastevere walks pass Santa Maria in Trastevere, the biggest church in the area.

Testaccio and market food tours

Our only Testaccio pick is the wine tasting in a cave under Monte dei Cocci. It is a 1-hour sit-down tasting, not a walk.

For a market, book a morning tour. The Campo de' Fiori market is on morning tours only, and it is closed in the afternoons.

The Testaccio food market in Rome

None of our picks visits the Testaccio market. The live list at the bottom of this page shows any current tours that do.

Prati food and wine tours near the Vatican

None of our picks is a food tour in Prati, the area next to the Vatican. The nearest food option on our site is a pasta class by the Vatican.

The live list at the bottom of this page shows any current Prati food tours.

Wine tasting and cooking class options

Pick a food tour to walk and taste. Pick a cooking class to make pasta yourself and sit down to eat it.

Wine tasting in Rome

The Testaccio cave tasting pours four wines from Lazio, from €54. Most street food walks only give a sip of wine and beer.

How to choose: tastings, group size, drinks, start and end point

Count the tastings first. Five tastings is the most common, and one option on our list gives three.

Then check the drinks. Two picks include no drinks, and most others give only a sample.

Group size matters too. One tour takes up to 99 people, two take up to 14, and one has a group of up to 8.

A food tour is a light meal, not a big dinner. Plan a snack later if you are hungry.

Good to know: diets, walking, meeting point, booking and cancellation

Diets: seven of our eight picks say they are not for vegans, and most add people with gluten intolerance. Tell the operator about allergies when you book.

Walking: the street food walks last 2 to 2.5 hours on foot. Wear comfortable shoes.

Meeting point: each listing gives its own spot, such as Piazza San Simeone or Campo de' Fiori. Find it the day before.

Booking: all eight picks have free cancellation. The cut-off time is on each listing.

Tips before you book a food tour

  1. Check the cancellation cut-off

    All eight picks have free cancellation. The cut-off time differs, so read it on the listing before you pay.

  2. Go in the morning for the market

    The Campo de' Fiori market is on morning tours only. It is closed in the afternoons.

  3. Tell them about allergies

    Several listings ask you to tell them about allergies or diets ahead of time. Do it when you book.

  4. Drinks are often just a sample

    Most tours give a sip of wine and beer, not full glasses. Extra drinks cost extra.

Rome food tours: questions and answers

Where should I eat in Rome?
Start where the food tours go: Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto. Our picks stop at street food places and gelato shops there.

What is the most famous food in Rome, and what should I try?
Try supplì (fried rice balls), Roman pizza, fried artichokes from the Jewish Ghetto and gelato. For pasta, one cooking class lets you pick carbonara or cacio e pepe.

Is food in Rome expensive?
A food tour costs from €38 to €54 per person on our list. That buys five or so tastings, not a full meal. We only list prices we have checked, so restaurant prices are not on this page.

Are food tours in Rome worth it?
Yes, if you want many tastings and the stories behind them in 2.5 hours. They are not worth it if you are vegan or gluten-free, since most tours say they cannot cater for you.

Can a Rome food tour handle vegan or gluten-free diets?
Mostly no. Seven of our eight picks list vegans as not suitable, and most also list gluten intolerance. One tour can try on its premium and private options, and one offers vegetarian food if you ask ahead.

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Written by the Things to Do in Rome editorial team.