Twilight Testaccio Rome Food Tour

Roman cuisine (cucina romana) was born in Testaccio.  Testaccio is not only home to the famous quinto quarto (offal) that Rome is renowned for; it’s also the place where you’ll get away from the tourist crowds and get a glimpse of daily life. Meanwhile, you’ll discover a hidden gem of restaurant that’s set right into Monte Testaccio itself, find out what coda and trapizzino are (and, more importantly, what they taste like!), and sample Italian craft beers!

Our movable feast through Testaccio is perfect for the adventurous foodie who’s looking to try something that pushes the boundaries beyond pizza and pasta. Our local guides will regale you with personal stories, fascinating history, and a unique glimpse into local Roman life. Plus, as this is an evening tour, you can expect plenty of wine, spirits and beer along the way! Why sit down to dinner when you can eat, learn and meet the locals all in one adventuresome evening?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza Testaccio, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Welcome to Piazza Testaccio, the main square of this enchanting neighborhood. Your guide will meet you right in the center of the square next to a fountain.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Piazza Testaccio, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Enjoy a typical Italian aperitivo to kick off your evening

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Via Galvani, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Push your palate with cheeses and cured meats you’ve probably never heard of. Family restaurant is linked to a culture of good home-made food and to the very heartfelt concept of hospitality.


Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Monte Testaccio, 00153 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Monte Testaccio is the largest waste depository for the used amphorae of ancient Rome, with a base circumference of nearly a kilometer and stands 35 metres/115 feet high.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Via Galvani, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Get adventurous with Rome’s famous quinto quarto – offal! We promise you’ll love pasta gricia and coda (oxtail) if you try it. Dine in one of the neighborhood’s best-kept secrets: a restaurant set into Monte Testaccio itself!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Mercato Testaccio, Via Beniamino Franklin, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Exit Angelina restaurant and walk to the front of the Testaccio market at a point where the slaughterhouse can also be seen and that shaped this area and the real cucina Romana!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Via Giovanni Branca, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Live like a true local by trying real Roman street food and find out what all the fuss is about with the Romans’ favourite stuffed pizza-dough snack and wash it down whit glass of craft beer.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Via Amerigo Vespucci, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Taste authentic gelato and learn how to tell it apart from the fake stuff!

Duration: 20 minutes