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.
- 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
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
