Authentic Italian Foodie Adventure with Local Rome Foodie

Hosted by a knowledgeable, passionate local food lover, our Authentic Italian Eating Adventure is designed to give visitors a delicious insight into Italian food & drink culture, local history and the Roman way of life. The tour provides an array of options for vegetarians.

Highlights of the tour include:
• A guide to Italian coffee drinking (there are actually rules to follow!)
• The mouthwatering delights of real Porchetta (Italian roast pork)
• A guide to Italian wine and prosecco
• An insight into the evolution of Italian food culture
• Lunching on a new Italian food sensation the Trapizzino
• Amazing new Italian style street food
• A visit to the vibrant Mercato Centrale
• Artisanal “slow food movement” gelato

Tour Details:

Our Rome Foodie Adventure starts at 10am sharp (9.45am for registration) and ends around 1pm leaving you time to explore Rome for the day. There is a moderate amount of walking, with plenty of stops to rehydrate and refuel.

This is a tour led by a knowledgeable foodie local. We wanted visitors to Rome to experience quality Italian food, to taste the best there is on offer in the city so we designed the tour around what we love.

Start Time: 9.45am for Registration (10am start)

Meeting Place: Outside of Eataly - Piazza della Repubblica 41, 00185

Getting to Meeting Place:

Walking distance from Termini | Exit Metro A at Piazza della Repubblica | Bus or walk from centre up via Nationale to Piazza della Repubblica

Why do Italians eat breakfast standing up? What’s the difference between arancini and suppli? What is aperitivo? At the end of this fantastic food walking tour you’ll know the answers to these questions and lots more. 

We’ll also give you our insider’s guide to eating in Rome to take away with you so that you’ll be able to eat well for the rest of your stay too.

Food Loose’s eating adventures are designed to be as fun and interactive as they are delicious and educational, so you’ll get plenty of opportunity to interact with your fellow food lovers on the tour and share stories, food, drinks and a few laughs along the way.

We’ll also leave you with our “Guide to Eating and Drinking in Rome”, listing our favourite and the favourites of our friends providing you with a guaranteed enjoy food experience in Rome.