When in Rome, eat like the Romans! The Roman Food Tour
Ireland is a gateway to Europe and if you're planning to visit Italy after your Irish vacation, make sure to add The Roman Food Tour to your travel itinerary!
Irish born Henry Cunningham founded The Roman Food Tour after moving to Italy to follow his passion for Italian cuisine. He first worked in various restaurants before becoming a tour guide at the historic Colosseum.
During his time at the Colosseum, many of the visitors were curious to discover the locally loved places to go for authentic food. This led to Henry's inspiration to start The Roman Food Tour, which has been going for over ten years and has been voted the most popular food tour in the world by Tripadvisor!
The tours are offered in the picturesque neighbourhood of Trastevere as well as the foodie neighborhood of Prati, located by the Vatican. They also offer cooking classes for a more hands-on experience.
When in Rome, eat like the Romans do! Find out more about The Roman Food Tour here.
The Roman Food Tour
During your tour, meet beloved chefs from Italy and within the Lazio region, discover their kitchen secrets, use of gourmet ingredients, and learn ancient Roman recipes, to further your appreciation of delicious flavors from iconic dishes.
In between food and wine tastings, enjoy walking through the beautiful piazzas and picturesque streets of Rome, to receive an insight into the history, culture, and customs.
Rome Food Tour in Prati
This food tour in Rome’s Prati neighborhood provides a complete insight into Italian cuisine. Taste the very best of Rome, visiting four unforgettable venues. Throughout the tour, receive essential food tips of the city, to ensure your enjoyment of Rome’s best foods, will not end with the tour!
The Roman Food Tour
Rome Food Tour in Trastevere
This tour visits four locally loved restaurants for over 20 delicious food tastings, while admiring the beautiful architecture, cobblestone streets, and ivy-coated buildings of Rome. Tastings include 30-year aged balsamic vinegar, truffles, cheese, hams, D.O.C.G wine, pizza, homemade pasta, gelato, and more.
Taste of Trionfale Market Tour
During this tour, you will visit the largest food market in Rome, along with a handful of locally loved restaurants. Nothing puts you more in touch with the Roman culture than the Trionfale market, with its captivating characters, colors, and sounds. Meet the families running these stalls and learn how to shop like a local!
Cooking Class in Rome - Pasta & Tiramisu Making
This 4-hour experience incorporates both a cooking class in Rome, to learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine in a locally loved Roman restaurant, as well as a visit to one of the city's most popular gourmet food shops for delicious tastings.
The Roman Food Tour
Other travel recommendations while in Italy
- No trip to Italy would be complete without visiting Rome’s iconic Colosseum. This ancient amphitheater remains one of the most popular attractions in the world, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman civilization. Recently, Colosseum tours have been enhanced with the opportunity to visit the underground dungeons, which adds to the experience.
- If you're looking to explore more cooking classes outside of Rome, the company Cooking Italy offers various classes throughout the country from north to south, including Venice, Florence, Milan, Sorrento, and Verona. The cooking classes offer a hands-on experience preparing regional dishes. These classes often end with a communal meal where you can enjoy your creations with fellow travelers.
- For those seeking adventure, a trip to Sicily’s Mount Etna is a must. As Europe's highest and most active volcano, Mount Etna provides an unforgettable landscape of craters, lava fields, and panoramic views. Mount Etna tours will take you through the lunar-like landscapes while expert guides explain the volcano’s geology and history.
Book your experience with The Roman Food Tour on their website. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.