
Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide
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Is Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide worth booking?
Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide is a 2-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $53 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (7)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $53 per person
Rome is famous for its history, its monuments and churches and the delicious culinary culture! On this highlights and food tasting tour you will follow your guide in a journey through typical products and recipes and som
What you get
- Small Group Tour
- Wine Tasting
- Food Tasting
About this experience
Rome is famous for its history, its monuments and churches and the delicious culinary culture! On this highlights and food tasting tour you will follow your guide in a journey through typical products and recipes and some historical sites of the city center. You will hear the history of some historic districts, such as Prati and Borgo, and sample some freshly made pizza, cheeses and seasonal fruits. Walk through the many colorful stands of the Trionfale Market, one of the largest covered markets in Europe. Here you will meet local agricultural producers, drink some amazing wines of the region and taste some authentic Roman delicacies, such as supplì, small fried risotto balls, cured meat and pastries. This tour will be a great chance to discover some of the central neighborhoods of Rome thanks to the descriptions and the commentaries of your local expert guide and to learn about a long and interesting culinary tradition through some tasty food samplings.
What's included
Included
- Small Group Tour
- Wine Tasting
- Food Tasting
Not included
- Gratuities
- Carbonated beverages
What you'll see and do
Mercato Trionfale
Walk through one of the largest farmers markets of Europe and try some delicious typical Roman products.
40 minutes here
You will see the elegant district of Prati, with its buildings, high-class restaurants and interesting monuments.
20 minutes here
Borgo is an historic neighborhood of Rome, between the river Tiber and the Vatican, where you can see Castel Sant'Angelo and Vittorio Emanuele II bridge.
20 minutes here
Lear about the walls that surround the Vatican City and see Porta Sant'Anna and Porta Angelica, the access for the pilgrims arriving in Rome.
20 minutes here
Passetto di Borgo
It is an 800-meters long passage built by Pope Nicholas III in 1277 that links the Vatican with Castel Sant'Angelo, that was used as an escape route for popes in danger.
15 minutes here
St. Peter's Square
The tour will end in St. Peter's square in front of St. Peter's Basilica
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Meet your guide in front of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie al Trionfale.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will end in piazza San Pietro, in front of the Basilica.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Orange Umbrella Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcohol beverages for +18y
- It is necessary for the activity provider to know in advance if you need a vegetarian options or if you have any allergies or intolerances.
- This tour does not accomodates gluten-free, dairy free or vegan participants.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Food and wine experience in Rome
Our tour guide was knowledgeable. Tour was basically held in a covered market. It was a nice tour, but the title of the tour was misleading. It wasn’t associated with streets surrounding the Vatican. However we would do the tour again because of the wine and food choices. Would liked to have had additional time in the market.
via Viator
Delicious and informative!
Our guide Christian was wonderful! Our group had troubles finding the starting point and Christian was really patient and waited for us! He was very informative and respectful. Our group of 4 don't drink wine or coffee, so he offered us some soft drinks. The food options we visited were broad and offered a large variety. I personally loved everything he presented! Delicious! He explained the history behind the food well also. All around great tour! Derek Lang, United States
via Viator
A must try!!!
A really great experience and a must try!!! It was very well paced and moreover felt authentic!! Also by the end we were full..!!
via Tripadvisor
Taste testing and indulging
Wow what an incredible experience. You have to DEFINITELY do this tour when in Rome. Marco was the best tour guide and we tried so many types of foods. Everything we tried was absolutely incredibly and nothing like I’ve tasted before. The wine and cheeses were phenomenal.
via Tripadvisor
Best of all
Marco, the food tour guide knows so much about food and everything about Rome. So much food and so much information and so satisfied.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 7+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $53 to $74
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide cost?
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Prices start at $53 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 7. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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