An Evening in Trastevere: Private Food and Wine Tour in Rome
As evening falls over the Eternal City, the Trastevere neighbourhood is abuzz with clinking glasses and conversations that emanate from its cobbled streets, picturesque piazzas and inviting trattorias. Arguably one of Rome’s most atmospheric neighbourhoods, Trastevere is brimming with history and offers culinary delights on every corner. Our private evening food tour offers you the chance to delve into Trastevere with a local expert guide, enjoying generous tastings from a carefully chosen selection of restaurants that will satisfy your palate and feed your curiosity.
On your private evening food tour, you will:
- Immerse yourself in the food culture of the Trastevere neighbourhood with a local guide;
- Taste quintessential Roman dishes and learn the stories behind them;
- Get exclusive access to some of Rome’s top restaurants;
- Discover picturesque Trastevere, as you wander its quaint cobbled backstreets and find out why it became known for its traditional Roman cuisine and street food;
- Snack on flavourful street food like supplì;
- Sample iconic Roman pasta such as Amatriciana or Cacio e Pepe;
- Learn about the long history of the Jewish community in Trastevere and how they have influenced its food scene;
- Pair your dishes with wonderful Italian wines or local beer;
- End at a beloved neighbourhood gelateria for a classic Italian dessert and uncover the telltale signs of a truly authentic gelato.
Experience the romantic and vibrant atmosphere of a classic Roman evening of wining and dining on the best Italian food, as you wander around one of Rome’s oldest and most beautiful neighbourhoods, Trastevere. Beginning at a picturesque piazza, your local guide will lead you across the river and into Trastevere’s maze of cobbled backstreets, where ivy-clad terracotta buildings and lively squares set the stage for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Along the way, you’ll gain exclusive access to some of Rome’s top restaurants and hidden eateries, places that locals cherish but most visitors never find. At each stop, you’ll taste your way through Rome’s culinary traditions from street food classics like crispy supplì, plates of perfectly prepared Amatriciana or Cacio e Pepe, to savoury specialities such as porchetta or Jewish-style fried artichokes, a nod to the area’s long and influential Jewish heritage. Between stops, your guide will share stories that connect the food on your plate with the history of Trastevere itself, once a working-class district that became one of the best places to encounter Rome’s traditional cuisine.
The experience is paired with wonderful Italian wines and local beers, carefully chosen to complement each tasting and to highlight the diversity of Rome’s drinking culture. Last but certainly not least, you’ll stop at one of the neighbourhood’s most beloved gelaterias, where you’ll not only enjoy a sweet finale but also learn the difference between authentic gelato and its many impostors.
Designed with curious travellers in mind, this delectable private walking tour delves deep into the history and gastronomy of Trastevere, making for a truly magical evening.
