Testaccio Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Testaccio. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Rome: Taste of Testaccio Food and Market Tour with Eating Europe
• Rome by Vespa: Classic Rome Tour with Pick up
• VIP Rome Golf Cart Food Tour with Eating Europe
• Devour Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour
• Home Cooking in Testaccio: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara

It’s free to explore Testaccio on your own, but there’s a wide range of food tours and cooking classes to experience this culinary hub with an insider, and sample its best cuisine. Food and market tours start at around US$60, while cooking classes cost about US$90.

Most small-group Testaccio food tours can accommodate vegetarians, but may not be suitable for other restrictions, like gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan diets. If you’re looking for a more flexible food tour, consider booking a private option that can be customized to suit your preferences and restrictions.

Most food tours last 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on how many tasting stops are included and if the itinerary is limited to the Testaccio Market or also includes other food shops and eateries around the neighborhood. Food tours are typically on foot, with a relaxed pace and several tasting stops to break up the walk.

Yes, typically Testaccio food tours either focus exclusively on the Testaccio Market or include a stroll through the market stands together with tastings at nearby shops and eateries. Tastings at the Testaccio Market can range from artisanal cheeses to cured meats, seasonal produce, and local street-food specialties.

The Testaccio Market is open Monday–Saturday from 7am to 3:30pm. Most Testaccio food tours are offered in the morning to include a visit to this landmark Roman market as part of the walking route. If you’re visiting on your own, consider stopping by at lunchtime to feast on the offerings from the many street-food stands.