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Flexible TravelSituated across the river from Rome's historic centre, Trastevere was once the city's working-class artisan district — a warren of narrow streets and cloistered piazzas that was home to Rome's tradesmen, fishermen, and foreign communities from the east of the Roman Empire. Fast-forward 2,000 years and while its professional and ethnic makeup has changed, its bohemian character has not.
Like the Jewish Ghetto on the other side of the River Tiber, Trastevere is one of the few neighbourhoods that still feels authentically Roman. During the day, Trastevere seems pretty sleepy, its pedestrianised cobbled streets isolated from the constant cacophony of Roman traffic. This makes Trastevere the perfect place to wander among the smartly dressed locals, duck into cafes or churches, and grab a bite to eat at its many street food eateries.
It's at night that Trastevere really comes to life.
Trastevere's streets swell with young Roman partygoers and in-the-know Erasmus students, with the occasional lost-looking tourist thrown in for good measure. Bar San Calisto draws in crowds of hundreds with its cheap drinks and young, beautiful clientele, while Piazza Trilussa transforms into a sea of plastic cup-carrying twenty-somethings, dressed to impress and bearing accidental audience to impromptu open-mics on the piazza (invariably varying upon a theme of Oasis' Wonderwall or Ed Sheeran's Perfect).
Whether you want to discover Trastevere's cultural and culinary offerings by day or join in the revelry after dark, this Trastevere Guide is for you.
This guide was written by Alexander Meddings, a travel writer based in Rome. All of our articles are authored by local writers who know their cities inside out & provide commission-free recommendations.
Trastevere isn't on the metro line, so the best way to get here is by foot, bus or tram.
It takes around 30 minutes to walk from the Colosseum to Trastevere via the Circus Maximus or Largo Argentina, and around 20 minutes to walk to Trastevere from the Vatican. The nicest route takes you from Campo de' Fiori across Ponte Sisto Bridge and into the heart of Trastevere via Piazza Trilussa.
To get to Trastevere by bus, take the N8 or H Line which connects Termini to Trastevere via Piazza Venezia, or the 8BUS which runs from Piazza Venezia to Gianicolense. You can also catch the N3 night bus which runs from 0:15 to 4:45 and operates a circular route around the edge of the city centre.
You can also reach Trastevere by tram from Piazza Venezia (n8) or from the city centre (n3), although the latter can take up to 35 minutes from the Colosseum.
Check out our Essential Guide for Getting Around Rome
Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is at the heart of Trastevere and is surrounded by bars and restaurants where you can eat, drink, and people-watch. In the evenings, street entertainers set up in the square to perform for passing crowds and locals meet up at the central fountain before moving onto nearby bars.
On one side of the square is the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, whose archaeological remains date back to the 330s CE. but tradition tells that it was built shortly after the martyrdom of Pope Callixtus in the 220s on the site of a military hospital. It is certainly one of the oldest churches in Rome and is where the first public mass was openly celebrated.
Basilica Santa Maria in Trastevere
When you visit, take note of the marble plaques in the entrance, these are the gravestones of early Christians buried in the area. Inside the church, you'll find ancient columns taken from the Baths of Caracalla and installed in the 4th century CE. The church's marble flooring was also plundered from Rome's pagan palaces to build the city's first churches.
By the sacristy is a curious little shrine called the fons olei. It recalls a legend from Roman times that one night in 38 BCE, a fountain of oil sprang up from the ground and ran like a stream into the River Tiber for one whole day and night. Some legends say this foretold the coming of Christ.
One of our favourite things to do in Rome is to lose ourselves among Trastevere's streets on an Italian passeggiata (leisurely stroll), occasionally ducking into its cosy restaurants, cute bars, and enticing gelaterias. As you venture further into the enchanting labyrinth of medieval buildings and cobblestones, it's hard not to imagine yourself living the idyllic lifestyle of La Dolce Vita in Trastevere.
Another curiosity, not far from the church is an old pharmacy dating back to the 1600s: Antica Farmacia Santa Maria della Scala. Historically, this was the Pope’s pharmacy and the Carmelite monks based here prepared poultices and medicines here. You can go in just to take a look (it is still a functioning Pharmacy) or take a short tour of the ‘spezeria’ or ‘spice shop’ led by the Carmelite monks who explain apothecary through the ages and the history of the building.
The monks are still based here and continue to produce creams and homoeopathic remedies.
Antica Farmarcia Santa Maria della Scala
Trastevere also boasts the beautiful Villa Farnesina, which is considered the ultimate in Renaissance art and architecture. It is best known for its erotic frescoes painted by Raphael for the Pope’s banker Agostino Chigi. Often overlooked by tourists, this small villa is an absolute gem, set in beautiful gardens beside the River Tiber. Here you can marvel at the frescoed rooms and the loggia of Cupid and Psyche by Raphael. The villa has hosted many famous visitors to Rome throughout its history, including Queen Christina of Sweden who renounced her throne and moved to Rome in the 1600s.
Entry tickets for Villa Farnesina cost €15 and can be purchased on the door or from the official site.
Between the low-lying streets of Trastevere and the Vatican is the Janiculum Hill (Gianicolo in Italian). Often called the eighth hill of Rome, it was not part of the ancient city. It is one of the highest hills in Rome and the view from the top of the hill is breathtaking. It is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and has several interesting things to see.
The opening scene of La Grande Bellezza (the Great Beauty) was filmed on Trastevere’s Janiculum Hill
Historically, the Janicolo Hill played an important role in the defense of the city against French troops in 1849 led by General Giuseppe Garibaldi (better known as a fruity biscuit in England). A grand bronze statue of him on a horse crowns the hill and numerous sculptures remembering the fallen heroes are dotted around the winding paths. The Italian army to this day commemorates the battle for the Republic by firing a canon every day at noon.
If climbing the Janiculum Hill, make sure to pass by the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, an imposing fountain built in the 1600s to celebrate the repair of an ancient aqueduct bringing water back to the Trastevere.
The church of San Pietro in Montorio houses the tomb of Beatrice Cenci (one of the most famous Ghosts in Rome). Attached is the Tempietto del Bramante, a treat for architecture fans. There is even a beautiful lighthouse (the Manfredi Lighthouse) given to the city in 1911 by Italians who migrated to Argentina.
Scare yourself silly on a Ghost Tour of Rome!
Just around the corner from Piazza Sant Maria in Trastevere is the historic no-frills bar of San Calisto. There's nothing fancy about this place, but it's one of the cheapest bars in town (a large Peroni costs €2.50 and a long drink around €4), and its long-standing staff and colourful clientele make it well worth a visit.
Clients enjoying authentic Italian gelato from Bar Calisto on our Food Tour of Rome
San Calisto has been serving students, locals, and tourists for 50 years and is the heart of Trastevere. In days gone by, it was a communist haunt (which perhaps explains the low prices still today).
Trastevere is where the Romans like to come on a Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon for an aperitivo. They gather in the two most vibrant piazzas: Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere and Piazza Trilussa.
Piazza Trilussa is named after a famous 19th century poet who wrote bawdy poetry in the Roman dialect. You can reach it from near Campo dei Fiori via the Ponte Sisto. Built by Pope Sixtus IV, who also built the Sistine Chapel, this delightful bridge was the first to reconnect the two sides of the city.
The piazza is on the side of the river and has an ornate fountain and grand steps that are usually buzzing with locals and tourists. This is where the teenagers gather to meet up on a Saturday night, drinking beers and chatting for hours and of course checking each other out!
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Trastevere is one of the best neighbourhoods in Rome for good, honest food from traditional trattorias. You'll find plenty of places to go for aperitivo beforehand, from Bar San Calisto for something cheap, cheerful, and usually pretty crowded to Freni e Frizioni for something a little more chic and classy.
But as with all areas of Rome, there are a few tourist traps in Trastevere. Here are our favourite restaurants, pizzerias, and trattorias for guaranteed good eating.
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Address: Via delle Fratte di Trastevere 45, 00153
The entertainingly named Popi Popi is a great place for first-time visitors to Rome. It boasts a vast menu of reasonably priced pastas (primi), mains (secondi) and pizzas and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You can normally turn up and get a table pretty quickly, though booking in advance is always advisable.
Open: Monday - Thursday 6 pm - 12 am; Saturday - Sunday 12:30 pm - 12 am
Address: Via del Porto 1, 00153
Tucked away off the beaten path, La Gattabuia is a lovely small restaurant with an old-worldy feel and a loyal local clientele. It specializes in the big four Roman pasta dishes (carbonara, amatriciana, gricia and cacio e pepe), traditional main courses, and grilled meat platters. Its pizzas are good too, although it's the meaty mains you'll want to prioritize.
La Gattabuia counts among its illustrious guests Dustin Hoffman and esteemed Italian food critic Alessandro Borghese. Make sure to reserve a table in advance as space is at a premium.
Open: Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 11:30 pm; Saturday - Sunday: 1 -3 pm, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Address: Via dei Genovesi 31A
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Trastevere's centre, Il Spirito Di Vino (open Monday -Saturday 6 pm - 11 pm) is a must-visit for food and history lovers. Its wine cellar incorporates the remains of Rome's oldest synagogue, which predates the Colosseum, while the kitchen above recreates traditional Roman recipes which date back to the time of Julius Caesar.
It was in the restaurant's wine cellar that the famous Apoxyomenos sculpture was discovered, a Roman copy of a Greek original by Lysippus, which was brought to Rome in the second century BC following Rome's conquest of Greece and Macedonia.
Apoxyomenos statue, now in the Vatican Museums
Il Spirito Di Vino’s wine cellar
Its owners, the Catalani family, are both eccentric and exceptional. Head chef Eliana Catalani started her career as a virologist who worked alongside the Nobel Prize winner Rita Levi Montalcini before transferring her scientific knowledge to the kitchen to recreate traditional Roman recipes
She is joined by her husband Romeo, whose description of the daily menu straddles the boundaries of performative art, and her son Francesco, whose amicability and love of conversation (especially on the English Premier League) make for an unforgettable experience.
Check out our full list of where to eat in Trastevere
Why risk wasting your time and money eating poorly when you could leave it to the experts! Join our Trastevere Food Tour and we will guide you through an Italian menu and share the best of Roman cuisine. What makes our Trastevere Food Tour so unique is our rapport with traditional family-owned establishments passed down for generations.
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Explore the wonders of the Eternal City on our best of Rome walking tour. As you get your bearings around Rome’s cobbled historic centre, your expert storyteller will bring Rome’s most must-see sites to life, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Take photos, make memories, and most importantly, get the most out of your time in the Italian capital!
Your private guide will share the city’s secrets and narrate its story in a way that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time – from explaining how the stunningly intricate churches and palaces were erected, to how the grand fountains were used to channel water throughout the city.
We will start at Trajan’s Column, which portrays the bloody victory of the emperor during the Dacian wars in Eastern Europe. We’ll then head to the Piazza Venezia, the crossroads between the ancient city and the modern capital and one of the most scenic squares in Italy!
After taking a moment to marvel at the imposing Altar of the Fatherland, we’ll make our way to the iconic Trevi Fountain. Toss a coin into the fountain, spend a moment soaking in its sounds and scenery (metaphorically, not literally!), and uncover the fascinating stories behind the fountain’s statues and symbols.
After discovering the incredible frescoes within the church of Sant Ignazio, we’ll make our way to the Pantheon where the spectacle of the 2000-year-old dome will blow you away. Marvel at one of the best-preserved buildings of the ancient world, hear the story behind the man who built it, and discover the shocking architectural secret behind how the dome is (or isn’t) supported!
Your private walking tour of Rome finishes at Piazza Navona. The square is situated near some of Rome’s best and most vibrant bars and restaurants and your guide will be happy to recommend where to go.
This tour is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. You can expect this memorable experience to last about two hours, which leaves you with more than enough time to explore the city beyond.
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Explore the wonders of the Eternal City on our Wonders of Rome Walking Tour! As you get your bearings around Rome’s cobbled historic centre, your expert storyteller will bring Rome’s most must-see sites to life, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Take photos, make memories, and most importantly, get the most out of your time in the Italian capital!
Your guide will share the city’s secrets and narrate its story in a way that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time – from explaining how the stunningly intricate churches and palaces were erected, to how the grand fountains were used to channel water throughout the city.
We will start at Trajan’s Column, which portrays the bloody victory of the emperor during the Dacian wars in Eastern Europe. We’ll then head to the Piazza Venezia, the crossroads between the ancient city and the modern capital and one of the most scenic squares in Italy!
After taking a moment to marvel at the imposing Altar of the Fatherland, we’ll make our way to the iconic Trevi Fountain. Toss a coin into the fountain, spend a moment soaking in its sounds and scenery (metaphorically, not literally!), and uncover the fascinating stories behind the fountain’s statues and symbols.
We’ll then make our way to the Pantheon where the spectacle of the 2000-year-old dome will blow you away. Marvel at one of the best-preserved buildings of the ancient world, hear the story behind the man who built it, and discover the shocking architectural secret behind how the dome is (or isn’t) supported!
The square is situated near some of Rome’s best and most vibrant bars and restaurants and your guide will be happy to recommend where to go.
Our Rome Walking Tour is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. You can expect this memorable experience to last about two hours, which leaves you with more than enough time to explore the city beyond. Make sure you don’t miss out.
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Channel your inner-Maximus as you step out onto the Colosseum Arena floor and access this recently reopened area of the world famous amphitheatre. Then, explore the rest of the heart of ancient Rome, with a friendly, expert guide and a small group of like-minded travellers!
Unlike regular tours of the Colosseum, our Colosseum Arena Tour gets you straight inside the ancient amphitheatre and out onto the arena floor through the Gladiator’s Gate. This is the route the gladiators themselves took almost 2,000 years ago. Imagine the moment they left the gates, and were greeted by the cheers and jeers of 50,000 bloodthirsty spectators.
Your expert guide will transport you back in time to the height of the Roman Empire when the Colosseum was constructed. These were times when Rome was ruled by all-powerful emperors (sometimes wise, sometimes wacky), the city was flooded with exotic riches from around the world, and the Colosseum acted as the city’s main stage for showing off the animals and people that Rome had conquered and captured.
After a short 30-minute break, we’ll head off on the next part of the tour…
Next, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill, where the ancient city was founded. The Palatine Hill is a real archaeological wonder, home to settlements from the Iron Age to the 16th century. Gaze upon such sites as the Hut of Romulus, Rome’s legendary founder, and the Imperial Palace, where the emperors in their family engaged in ruling, politicking, and scheming. Get your camera at the ready – you really can’t beat these views!
The final destination on our Colosseum Arena Tour is the Roman Forum. As the beating heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum was once a bustling hub of markets, law courts, temples, and more. It was here that Julius Caesar was cremated, where victorious triumphs paraded with the spoils of Roman conquests, here where two disgraced emperors were murdered in 69 AD, and here where Cicero delivered the speeches that shaped western culture for centuries.
When our tour is over, feel free to stay and explore the Roman Forum at your own pace.
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With your Fun and Witty English Mother-Tongue guide, we will take you off the beaten path and bring ancient Roman society to life, telling the stories behind the art and architecture. Showing you the hidden masterpieces that you absolutely have to see before you leave Rome.
We will visit the Bones Capuchin Crypts. Six Crypts decorated with the Bones of almost 4000 monks. Art and symbols of Christianity made from Human Bones. You will see works by Caravaggio and Learn the intricacies of religious burial rights as we try to grasp that universal question.
Next we will walk past the Colosseum and the Ludas Magnus where the Gladiators trained before going 4 levels underground to the Basilica of S. Clemente – a 12th century Basilica built on top of a 4th century Basilica, built on top of a 2nd century Temple of Mythros, On top of a 1st century Roman Apartment block.
Starting with the 12th century Basilica we will learn about the relics of the 4th Pope. Continuing down to the 4th century Basilica where you will discover the early formation of the Christian Church and admire the frescoes and symbols within. See the earliest written vernacular Italian in the world. Moving down to a 2nd century Mithra temple and seeing a 1st century Apartment Block with its fountain that has been running for over 2000 years.
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Learn to cook like an Italian in this small group pasta & tiramisù cooking class that gives you mastery over the country’s best-loved classics. Over the course of three-and-a-half-hour fun-filled hours, you’ll enjoy the expert guidance of our fluent professional chef and get hands on recreating real Roman recipes, culminating in a well-deserved dinner in which you feast on what you’ve made.
Situated in our centrally situated air-conditioned cooking school, your interactive class will give you the true sense of an Italian nonna’s loving kitchen. Led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English-speaking chef, our cooking masterclass is perfect for kids and adults, beginners and experts.
Savoiardi (ladyfingers) are gently dipped in rich coffee before being layered with dollops of delicately mixed eggs and panna (cream). Finished off with a sprinkle of cocoa, these delicious desserts are set aside to rest in time for an after-dinner energy boost. In fact, the espresso within a tiramisù is what gives it a name that translates literally as “pick me up”!
Rolling up our sleeves, here is where we channel our inner nonna. Mixing, kneading, rolling, and shaping our fresh pasta from scratch will work up a sweat but result in elegant end products. We will then combine these carefully crafted creations with the flavors of the season and locality; be it twangy cacio e pepe or creamy carbonara.
How else to conclude your cooking class than by fully indulging in your culinary creations! Celebrate your accomplishment with family-friendly company, a gorgeous setting, and a selection of red or white wines and soft drinks.
Whether returning a culinary maestro or a self-proclaimed novice, you’ll be sure to take the memories home with you and ruling your dinner parties back home!
5(1852)Feed your curiosity while pleasing your palate on this indulgent Rome Food Tour! This fun (and filling) food tour gives you and a small group of others insider access to Rome’s best delicatessens, pizzerias and restaurants as well as Rome’s tastiest traditional food the locals keep to themselves.
Our Rome food tour takes place in Trastevere, Rome’s most traditional medieval neighbourhood. The area is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and fantastic eateries with delightful aromas spilling out of them. However, it’s also known to have its fair share of tourists traps! Our team of expert foodies invite you, and your tastebuds, to try some of the finest flavours in the city! Vacations are too short to eat bad food, right?
During the experience, we will try at least 10 different tastings together with a selection of local wines. However, this experience is more than just simply trying different local foods while sipping on red wine. This is a journey inside the Roman kitchen—discovering the delicacies, the diet and the cultural dos and don’ts.
Not only will you experience the mouthwatering flavours of Rome, but you’ll also discover the process, meet the makers, and truly understand why Italian cuisine is considered the best in the world. So book your spot on our Rome Food Tour today and get ready for a true taste of the capital!
Please note: the places that we visit and the food that we try depends on the season.
This is a sustainable tour, meaning part of its profits goes towards reforestation and other sustainable projects. We also ask all of our guests to bring a reusable water bottle to refill at one of the water fountains along our route to stay hydrated and help us reduce waste.
**Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate a gluten-free or vegan diet but we hope to be able to in the future. While we can cater to vegetarians, we ask that you let us know about dietary requirements in advance so we can best suit your needs.**
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Join us on a journey through Roman history on our immersive Rome by Night Walking Tour. Your expert guide will share the city’s secrets, history, and fascinating tales—from antiquity through to the modern day, and at a pace to suit you.
Our tour starts in Rome’s most picturesque square, Piazza Navona, where the ancient Romans used to watch athletic contests (agones). Today’s piazza sits above the ancient stadium and boasts Gian Lorenzo Bernini‘s stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers as its centrepiece.
A five-minute walk from Piazza Navona takes us to the world-famous Pantheon. Constructed more than two-thousand years ago by the eccentric emperor Hadrian, the Pantheon was consecrated as a monument to all the pagan gods (pan theos, in Greek meaning all the gods). This second-century temple is one of the best-preserved monuments in the Roman Empire and its unreinforced concrete dome still perplexes architects.
Our next stop is the iconic Trevi Fountain. Immortalised by Anita Ekberg wading through its water in Federico Fellini’s iconic film La Dolce Vita, the Trevi Fountain one of the most romantic spots in the Eternal City. Snap your photos of the monument in the moonlight, listen to your guide decipher its symbols, and toss a coin over your shoulder to guarantee your return to Rome.
We emerge from Rome’s winding backstreets onto Piazza Venezia. Stretching from the foot of the Capitoline Hill, against the backdrop of the Altar of the Fatherland, Piazza Venezia is Rome’s most recognisable square, and a repository of history involving figures from Napoleon to Mussolini.
Your guide will lead you down the Via dei Fori Imperiali, the boulevard that cuts through ancient Rome, past Trajan’s Column and alongside the forums of Trajan, Augustus and Nerva. Your guide will feed your curiosity and nourish you with knowledge about ancient Rome and its empire as you make your way towards the most famous monument of all: the Colosseum.
The Colosseum is one of the most awe-inspiring attractions that has survived from antiquity. As a colossal feat of architecture and engineering, its form has been replicated throughout the ages, manifested in stadiums and sports venues around the world. But while its form is familiar to us, the spectacles it accommodated are entirely alien, and remind us of the violent nature of Roman culture.
Group sizes are 15 people maximum.
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The best way to understand Rome is to take a look beneath it. Our Rome Catacombs Tour is perfect for travellers who want to get off the beaten track, unearth underground passageways, and discover the secrets of the largest catacombs in Rome.
Prepare to discover the deeper, darker, and more mysterious parts of Roman history with a small group of like-minded adventurers. By digging downwards into the ancient labyrinth of tunnels, we’ll uncover all the secrets and dark tales of the catacombs of Domitilla.
Your friendly expert guide will meet you outside and give you a quick overview of the tour before we make our descent. With our close guidance, you’ll have the chance to explore and discover ancient passageways in the largest, most famous catacombs in Rome. These tunnels are sacred and an integral part of the Christian and Roman faiths. Learn how ancient Christian rites and rituals were held underneath the bustling city streets.
These tunnels were not only a place of ritual, but are still a sacred place of rest for more than 150,000 bodies. These catacombs and the bodies they hold stretch for almost 20 km underground, some of which is yet to be seen by the public eye.
With a maximum of ten travellers per tour group, you’ll have the opportunity to ask plenty of questions. The price of the tour includes the tickets. If you’d like to join us on our Rome Catacombs Tour of the darkest, largest catacombs in Rome, book your spot now to make sure you don’t miss out!
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Our Private Rome Food Tour does exactly that. We take the stress out of planning so you can relax and dine with peace of mind. With priority service and pre-reserved tables, our multi-award-winning food tour grants you insider access to the most authentic, locally-beloved restaurants, bars, flavours and recipes in the trendy neighbourhood of Trastevere.
Your private guide will lead you and your group through an area renowned for its buzzing nightlife and fantastic eateries. It’s here where you’ll discover the local hotspots that many tourists miss. Not only will you experience the mouthwatering flavours of Rome, but you’ll also discover the process, meet the makers, and truly understand why Roman Cuisine is considered one of the best in the world.
You’ll enjoy at least 10 different Roman dishes and some of the finest local wines and beer or non-alcoholic options. From artisanal meats and cheeses and creamy gelato to Roman-style pasta and pizza, you’ll treat your taste buds to the flavours of the Eternal City.
This experience is more than just simply trying different local foods. It’s a delicious journey into the world of Roman food; discovering the delicacies, the diet, the dos and don’ts that make Italy’s culinary culture so globally renowned. And with a private guide, we’ll cater to the needs of your group and personalise our stories to hone in on the information you care about most. What are you waiting for? Book a Private Rome Food Tour and get ready for the experience of a lifetime.
Please note that the places we visit and the food we try depend on the season.
This is a sustainable tour, meaning part of the profit goes towards reforestation
Summer’s coming! We ask our guests to bring a reusable water bottle to refill along our route to stay hydrated and also help us reduce waste.
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Rome may well be the world’s most beautiful city, but after dark a more sinister side emerges. The ghosts of popes, emperors, and artists lurk on every corner, their lives claimed by tragedy and conspiracy across more than 2,000 years of history. Our Rome Ghost Tour is not for the faint hearted — you’ll hear the ghastly tales of beheadings and murder that are sure to keep you up late at night.
Your Rome Ghost Tour starts at Campo de’ Fiori, a central square, where you’ll be treated to the tale of Giordano Bruno, one of Rome’s greatest minds who got on the wrong side of the church. After learning about his grisly end, you’ll begin to explore the city. Venture through medieval backstreets; visit an ancient church adorned with skulls; and step inside the home to a mysterious order of monks. Discover the childhood home of one of Rome’s most infamous executioners; see the site of one of Rome’s most infamous prisons; and pass by a poisonous perfumery where cosmetics killed.
Your tour ends at the imposing Castel Sant’Angelo, where your guide will reveal the horror of Rome’s most disturbing executions. If you’re (un)lucky, you might even encounter a ghost or two.
No matter what, you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
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Join our expert guide in an adventure through ancient Rome. No Rome trip would be complete without exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum — the three most immersive sites of the world’s mightiest ancient empire. So what can you expect from our Colosseum guided tour?
Our most complete three-hour tour of ancient Rome starts at the Colosseum, which you’ll step straight inside with your timed entry tickets. Your expert guide will help you uncover the mysteries and histories of the Colosseum and follow in the footsteps of the ancients. Any question you can think of, they’ve got the answer – so ask away!
What are the holes that pockmark the ancient amphitheatre? Why is one side shorter than the other? And how much do we really know about the gladiators—and even emperors—who battled on the arena sands? (We promise the answers will surprise you!)
After exploring the Colosseum, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill to discover the birthplace of the ancient city. Here, your storyteller guide will recount the mythical foundation of Rome, the legend of Romulus and Remus, and the stories of the emperors who resided on the Palatine, like Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula. Next, we’ll explore the ruins of some of the most luxurious palaces in Roman history, the emperor’s residences on the Palatine Hill, from which we get our word ‘palace.’
Last but not least, we’ll head into the Roman Forum, the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was really like for everyday Romans as we explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of towering temples, triumphal arches, sprawling basilicas, and the ancient senate house as you walk on the very same stones that the likes of Caesar and Cicero once did.
This is one of our most popular tours, so be sure to book your slot ASAP!
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Did someone say Spritz? Discover the flavours of Rome on our Spritz and Spaghetti Class. Our centrally located kitchen is where you’ll learn everything you need to mix traditional Italian cocktails, and perfect the art of making fresh pasta. This is the only cooking class of its kind in Rome – a perfect blend of food, friends, and tipsy fun. So come join us and see what all the fuss is about!
Our team will welcome you and your small, intimate group with a mixology demo making Italy’s best-loved drink: Aperol Spritz. You’ll then get started on your hands-on pasta-making lesson led by a fun-loving, fluent professional chef, during which we’ll also be making two other drink.
Your professional chef will guide you every step of the way – from kneading the dough to cutting the pasta. You’ll also be making a creamy carbonara sauce to coat your fresh pasta (vegetarians can try out another Roman classic of cacio e pepe). Travelling is all about meeting new people. At the end of this cooking class, you’ll dine on what you’ve made in the fun, tipsy company of your new foodie friends.
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One of the best ways to meet people in a new city is to grab a drink together, and few city serve up more iconic drinks than Rome. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a group, for a long vacation or a short city break – our Rome Tipsy Tour is for you!
This unique nightlife experience combines all our favourite elements of travel: discovering new places, being immersed in different cultures, meeting fun people, and trying out a range of delicious drinks! It’s not a run-of-the-mill bar crawl. It’s a sociable tour that gives you a real taste of with Rome’s sights, stories, and signature drinks in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with fun, local hosts. We also welcome sober travellers who want to join for a social experience but who want to forgo a hangover, so we’ll have non-alcoholic options available as well!
You’ll meet your guide and group at Piazza Madonna dei Monti, where we’ll break the ice with a warm Italian welcome – aka, a refreshing glass of local wine. After saying cheers—salute—we’ll head into Monti, an uber-trendy district filled with quirky bars and cobblestoned streets, and plenty to unpack. In ancient Rome, Monti was known as a suburra – the red-light district of Rome where prostitutes plied their trade and gangsters once roamed. As we wander through the cobblestone streets your guide will tell you scandalous stories of sex and bloodshed that you won’t hear on your typical walking tour.
After so much scandal, you’ll surely need a drink. So at our first stop on the Rome Tipsy Tour you’ll get an extra stiff one. The spotlight will be on Carpano Classico a venerable vermouth with a curious story! Unravel the history of the man who made it – Antonio Benedetto Carpano – back in 1786 whilst sharing some sips with your newfound friends.
We’ll keep the night going with some more saucy stories before trying a classic Italian Spritz. Indulge in the bitter flavours of Aperol or Campari Spritz while enjoying dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing—apart from getting tipsy of course!
Our final stop is Rome’s most iconic road, the Via dei Fori Imperiali, leading down to the Colosseum. The views of the ancient city are best enjoyed after dark with an ice-cold Limoncello – trust us. Sip away as your guide tells shocking stories of the power-hungry Roman emperors who once ruled the known world.
At 11 p.m., the Tipsy Tour officially ends, but the night out begins! We will continue drinking with our new friends at some of Rome’s most popular bars!
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We promise to make your night in Rome one you’ll never forget! Skip a boring walking tour, and come get tipsy with us.
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