Italian cuisine is one of the most esteemed and influential in the world, renowned for its rich flavours, and fresh, seasonal ingredients and deeply rooted in cultural traditions. Rome in particular showcases a delectable range of Italy’s most emblematic dishes, with so many pizzerias, trattorias, markets and charming cafés that it can be hard to know where to begin. One excellent option for savouring the best bites the Eternal City has to offer is to treat yourself to a private food tour in a golf cart. Setting off directly from your hotel, you will embark on a fun-filled, delicious and scenic journey through some of Rome’s loveliest neighbourhoods, eating out and about like true Romans do thanks to the expertise of your charming local driver-guide.
On your all-inclusive private food tour, you will:
- Spend a morning eating like a Roman in the company of a passionate private tour guide;
- Enjoy convenient hotel pick up and drop off;
- Cruise around the city in a comfortable and modern golf cart;
- Enter a variety of local eateries, sampling fresh, traditional Roman produce on this lively, interesting and tasty tour;
- Start your day with a quintessentially Italian coffee and pastry;
- Step inside a traditional butcher’s shop to try a variety of Italian cold cuts of different cured meats;
- Explore the lively streets around the Campo di Fiori;
- Enjoy emblematic Roman street food like Suppli;
- See the Jewish Ghetto and learn about the influence of the community on Roman cuisine while you visit a historic bakery;
- Meet with the passionate owners of the food stalls, shops, cafes and restaurants you’ll visit – many of whom have proudly worked in the business for several generations;
- Sip top-notch local wine, beer or soft drinks to accompany your tastings;
- Soak up the sights, sounds and delicious smells wafting on the breeze as you sample local produce and learn about where it comes from and how it’s made;
- End your tour with a delicious artisanal gelato;
When in Rome, eat as the Romans do on this fabulous 4-hour food tour, where you will glide through some of the most enchanting, traditional neighbourhoods of Rome in your private golf cart and taste your way through the delicious flavours of the Eternal City. Your culinary adventure will begin bright and early at your central hotel, where your guide will be waiting to whisk you away on a voyage of epicurean discovery where you'll be introduced to a carefully curated selection of the locals’ favourite haunts.
You will kick off with a potent espresso and a crash course in the legendary Italian coffee culture, paired with a typical breakfast pastry like a soft flaky cornetto or a decadent maritozzo con panna. You will then proceed to explore the area around Campo de Fiori, one of the city’s liveliest piazzas and a favourite gathering place for locals and tourists alike. You’ll take in the sights and enticing aromas of one of Rome’s most famous open-air markets and pop into one of Rome’s oldest norcinerie, a specialist butcher shop where you can try cold cuts and locally sourced cheeses.
Later you’ll also have the chance to discover the Jewish Ghetto, a neighbourhood seeped in history, where your guide can explain the profound influence of the Jewish community on Roman gastronomy and visit a cherished traditional bakery to taste some of the distinctive flavours. You will also get acquainted with Roman street food and try 'suppli' –traditional fried rice balls with tomatoes, mozzarella and minced meat - allowing you to enjoy the sun-ripened flavours of Italy in one mouthful. Your experienced tour guide will take you to the best local eateries, where you will not only get the chance to taste many Roman delicacies but also learn about the people behind the magic. There will of course be plenty of opportunities throughout the tour to wash down your marvellous morsels with beer, wine or refreshing Italian soft drinks.
Last but certainly not least, you will stop by a famous gelateria where you can enjoy Italy’s classic frozen treat and learn how it differs from (and many would say improves upon) typical ice cream. By the time your tour comes to an end, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the traditions and values that have produced such exceptional dishes for generations. This is a great opportunity to experience authentic Italian cuisine at its finest and includes a full meal’s worth of tastings so make sure to come hungry!
Please note: During the Jubilee Year, Rome is expected to experience increased visitor numbers and heightened security measures. While we strive to provide a seamless experience, some attractions may face last-minute closures without prior notice, longer-than-usual wait times, or time restrictions on visits inside certain attractions due to crowd control policies.
In such cases, your guide will expertly adapt the itinerary to ensure the best possible experience, using their local knowledge to navigate any challenges. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to make your visit to Rome unforgettable despite these unique circumstances.