Pizzas, Pastas and Piazzas: A Guide to Rome’s Culinary Culture with Context

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What to expect

Embark on a mouthwatering journey through Rome with expert Massimo Porcelli, uncovering the stories behind pizzas, pastas, and iconic piazzas while tasting the city's best local delicacies.

Highlights

🍕 Taste the Classics – Sample authentic Roman dishes like carbonara, supplì, and Sicilian desserts.
🏛️ Explore Historic Landmarks – Wander through Rome’s famous piazzas, ancient streets, and hidden corners.
🗺️ Expert Insights – Learn from Massimo Porcelli, a specialist in Roman food culture and history.
☕ Visit Local Hotspots – Experience renowned eateries like Forno Campo de’ Fiori, Il Goccetto, and Supplizio.
🎧 Self-Paced & Flexible – Pause and explore at your leisure with a self-guided experience.

Description

Discover Rome’s rich culinary traditions on this immersive walking tour, blending food, history, and culture.

Starting at Ponte Sisto, you’ll cross into the city's historic center, where Massimo Porcelli will introduce you to Rome’s most famous dishes.
Learn the true origins of carbonara, cacio e pepe, and amatriciana, and explore the difference between Roman and Neapolitan pizza.

Along the way, stop at Forno Campo de’ Fiori, a bakery serving legendary pizza since 1880, sip on a classic Roman aperitivo at Il Goccetto, and taste supplì at Supplizio, one of the city’s best street food spots.

Beyond food, this tour takes you through Rome’s cultural and architectural landmarks.
Admire Bernini and Caravaggio’s masterpieces, discover the secrets of the city’s historic piazzas, and hear centuries-old traditions that shape Roman life today.

By the end, you’ll know how to order like a Roman, spot authentic dishes, and appreciate the deep connection between food and culture in the Eternal City.

What is included

🎧 Digital audio self-guided tour in English 🇬🇧
⚬ Lifetime access to this tour

What is not included

⚬ Food
⚬ Headphones (consider use it for a better experience)
⚬ Mobile device (use your own phone)
⚬ Live Guide

Important information

Address

Piazza Trilussa, 00153 Roma

Starting Point

Ponte Sisto

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Reviews

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AzelJan 05, 2025 • Verified customer

5 stars

Very informative

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OskarMar 02, 2025 • Verified customer

5 stars

Loved the narrator

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MarcelApr 12, 2025 • Verified customer

5 stars

Worked perfectly

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EmilApr 26, 2025 • Verified customer

4 stars

Great experience

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AnonymousAug 04, 2024 • Verified customer

5 stars

Nice Tour Which Take You Through Campo Di Fiori. Our Favorite Stop Was Vino Olvi. It's A Nice Place For Apperritivo. The White Wine Is Top. We Didn't Try The Porchetta Place. The FORNO place Was Not Worth The Line. You Can Find Better Pizza Elsewhere.

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