Self Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture
Overview
On this self-guided walking tour with travel expert, Massimo Porcelli, you'll learn about the history of local cuisine in Rome and get tips on where to enjoy them. As you soak up the flavors, smells, colors and history, you'll dive into varieties of extra virgin olive oil (Italy's green gold), learn differences between Roman and Neapolitan pizzas, and get introduced to locally cured meats and cheeses. Starting on Ponte Sisto, you'll enter the historical center, uncovering the mysterious origins of Carbonara. At Campo de Fiori, you'll discover primizie and learn about aperitivo, a tradition dating back to Roman times. Along the way, learn about architecture and artists like Bernini while visiting establishments like Old Bar Pasticceria Mariani, Roscioli Caffè, Forno Campo de' Fiori, Da Francesco, Supplizio for supplì, and Il Goccetto for Roman aperitivo. By the end of this 90-minute tour, you'll have greater appreciation for Roman culinary traditions and know how to order like a local.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
- Food and Drink
Meeting Location
Ponte Sisto
00153 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via della Seggiola
00186 Roma RM, Italy
The tour end outside Gelateria Alberto Pica, for one last gelato.
What To Expect
Ponte Sisto (Pass By)
Campo de' Fiori (Pass By)
Forno Campo de 'Fiori (Pass By)
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina (Pass By)
Piazza Navona (Pass By)
Supplizio (Pass By)
I Pizzicaroli (Pass By)
Il Goccetto (Pass By)
Piazza Farnese (Pass By)
Bar Gelateria “Alberto Pica” dal 1971 (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P941
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