TESTACCIO MARKET AND PYRAMID STREET FOOD TOUR

There is so much to see and do in Rome but to today’s authentic Rome there is no place better than Rione Testaccio. Here you can stroll and explore for hours, just enjoying being among the locals. In this district of Rome all the people know each other, the business are family-owned and have been handed down through the generations. You will find craft shops, restaurants serving traditional Roman fare and a large open-air market that is the very heart of this vibrant neighborhood.

Testaccio is also full of places of artistic and cultural interest. It is here that you will find the famous Artist’s Cemetery and the ancient slaughterhouse now turned into the Macro Museum. However, a few steps from Testaccio there is the only surviving Ancient Roman Pyramid, the city gate and remains of the ancient city walls.

Some of the highlights of this tour include:

- traditional working class neighborhood Testaccio which is now one of the most “happening” places in Rome;

- the very best Roman street food;

- the local market with regional produce;

- unique cheese and salumi from authentic local parlors;

- archaeological ruins of the ancient harbor on the riverbanks;

- the old slaughterhouse which have been transformed into an amazing art installation complex;

- some of the best pastries in Italy;

- an historic inn to taste some of their delicious pasta and meeting with the chef to learn something of his traditional recipes

- the Artist’s Cemetery that Shelley famously declared would make you fall in love with death.

This is a three-hour action packed tour and includes 5 tasting locations, at least 8 delicious food samplings and 1 wine tasting. Book now, you won’t be disappointed!

This tour books quickly, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for information and reservations at info@raphaeltours.com.