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Private Food & Wine Tour of Rome (Trastevere or Historic Center)

Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere with basilica and fountain in Rome, Italy
Historic old street in Trastevere, Rome, Italy with stone buildings and a covered walkway for private Italy tours
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Discover the Best of Roman Cuisine

What better way to explore Rome than through its food? This guided tour has been designed to combine authentic tastings, local neighborhoods, and regional wines.

With your expert guide, you’ll explore carefully selected venues away from the tourist trail, with all tastings arranged in advance for a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Food & Wine Tour Overview

Private guided food and wine tour in Trastevere or Historic Center

 Multiple curated food stops with tastings included

 Visit to local delis, bakeries, and traditional eateries

 Seated wine tasting experience at a local enoteca

 Guided walk through a Roman neighborhood

 Optional private cooking class (pizza or pasta)

 Approx Time: 3.5 to 4 hours (5 to 6 hours with cooking class)

What’s Included?

Private licensed Rome guide throughout

 All food tastings at selected venues

 Seated wine tasting with local varietals

 Carefully curated stops at authentic local establishments

 Optional private cooking class with local chef (if selected)

 Seamless coordination and reserved entries where required

 Flexible pacing tailored to your preferences

Food & Wine Tour Itinerary

Your experience begins in either Trastevere or the Historic Center, where your private guide will introduce you to the foundations of Roman cuisine and the structure of the tour.

Local Tastings: Roman Street Food & Specialties

Suppli al telefono fried rice balls with melted mozzarella, traditional Roman street food in Italy
Rome, Italy

Enjoy our carefully selected food stops with your guide, chosen for their quality and authenticity.

You’ll sample classic Roman street food such as supplì and pizza al taglio, alongside visits to artisan delis offering cured meats, cheeses, and regional specialties.

At each stop, your guide explains the ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural significance behind the dishes, turning simple tastings into a deeper understanding of Roman food culture.

Wine Experience: Italian Varietals & Pairings

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Rome, Italy

Continue to a local wine bar or enoteca for a seated tasting experience.

Here, you’ll sample a selection of Italian wines, often including regional varieties, paired with small plates or antipasti. Your guide will explain how to taste wine, how pairing works, and the role wine plays in Italian dining traditions.

Neighborhood Walk: Trastevere or Historic Center

Historic old street in Trastevere, Rome, Italy with stone buildings and a covered walkway for private Italy tours
Trastevere, Rome, Italy

Between tastings, enjoy a guided walk through your chosen area.

In Trastevere, explore one of Rome’s most authentic neighborhoods, known for its narrow streets and local atmosphere. In the Historic Center, the experience blends food stops with some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Your guide provides context throughout, connecting food, history, and daily Roman life.

Optional Cooking Class: Hands-On Roman Cuisine

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Homemade Pasta, Italy

For a more immersive experience, upgrade your tour with a private cooking class led by a local chef.

Learn to prepare a traditional Roman pasta dish such as carbonara or cacio e pepe, or make authentic Italian pizza from scratch. Using fresh local ingredients, you’ll follow step-by-step guidance before enjoying the dish you’ve created.

This experience adds a practical and memorable dimension to your time in Rome.

The tour concludes in a central location, or at the cooking class venue if selected, with your guide happy to recommend further dining or activities.

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Experience Rome through its cuisine with a private guided tour designed around quality, authenticity, and local insight.

Contact us to reserve your tour or request a bespoke experience tailored to your tastes.

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