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Street Food Tour in Rome: Exploring Jewish Quarter, Centro Storico with Local Delicacies
4.8
30 Ratings
Roma
Immerse yourself in the history of Rome by exploring the Jewish Quarter and Centro Storico—two of the city’s most dynamic precincts. We’ll guide you through a selection of our preferred eateries. Experience the best of Rome’s street food—savour fried codfish, porchetta, gelato, and so much more!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bona pizza romana in teglia - Start your tour in the Jewish Quarter at a modern pizzeria al taglio for a quintessential Jewish street food bite.
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Pasticceria Boccione - This historic bakery has been baking kosher treats in the Jewish Ghetto for more than 200 years.
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Largo di Torre Argentina - See ancient ruins on a guided history walk between the Jewish Quarter and Centro Storico.
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Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara - This small hole-in-the-wall doesnââ¬â¢t mess around. They specialize in one thing, and one thing only: fried cod-fish.
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Forno Campo de ‘Fiori - Taste two types of pizza at this historic bakery famous for its pizza al taglio.
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Johnny’s Offlicense - Meet the friendly owner and get his personal craft beer recommendations at one of the best craft beer shop in town.
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Piazza Pollarola - Enjoy freshly fried supplì from a family-owned restaurant serving a mix of Roman and Neapolitan street food.
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Piazza Navona - Stroll through the beautiful Piazza Navona.
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Via del governo Vecchio - This modern shop specializes in fried fish and porchetta delivered fresh every day.
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Gelateria del Teatro - Last stop is at a family-run gelateria where youââ¬â¢ll discover the secrets of finding great gelato in Italy and enjoy a cup or cone of your favorite flavor.
What's Included
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking food guide
- Food Tasting - Pizza & Fried Cod
- Food Tasting - Jewish Pizza
- Food Tasting - Fried Artichoke & Suppl”]/u[“]
- Food Tasting - Gelato
- Beverage Tasting - Wine & Beer
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information
- Please note that this tour is not suitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Vegan, Lactose intolerant, No-alcohol, No Fish/Seafood, Nut Allergy, No Pork
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
- Soft drinks are available for kids instead of alcohol.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 29
Via del Portico d'Ottavia
This tour meets In front of the ruins of Portico D'Ottavia located in the historic city center, in the Jewish Ghetto near the synagogue. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Daphne
Jun 5, 2024
Food tour in Rome - Tour guide was excellent food choices outstanding I recommend this tour to anyone interested in history and food culture. Choice of different stops through Jewish quarter and beyond were great and off the beaten track. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves food and history
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Linda_d
May 23, 2024
Highlights from Romes Culinary Traditions - Aurelio was great! Fun way to experience the Jewish Quarters and the Trastevere neighborhood. Food and drinks included: Jewish fried artichoke, suppli (rice ball), baccala (dried salted cod), ciammbella (Napoletan donut), embraica (Jewish pizza from from Pasticceria Boccione), local beer at Johnny’s Off License and topped off with a rooftop charcuterie and learning how to make a Spritz. I recommend bringing water and be prepared that there are a lot of fried foods which were born out of restricted access and necessary resourcefulness in the face of poverty. Highly recommend!
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Freqflyer2019
May 17, 2024
A delicious education - Not only was the food delicious but Illaria, our wonderful guide, provided unique insights into each dish and a fascinating history of the experiences of the Jewish community in Rome. The special surprise at the end of the tour was delightful! Plan to arrive early to spend some sobering time at the holocaust exhibit near the start point of the tour.
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Akaregua
May 8, 2024
Unforgettable journey deep into the heart of Jewish-Italian heritage - This Roman food tour wasn't just about filling our bellies (though it certainly did that too!). It was a captivating journey through the history of the Eternal City, told one delicious bite at a time. We explored the vibrant Jewish Quarter, learning about its rich culinary traditions that have beautifully intertwined with Roman cuisine over centuries.
Our guide Ilaria, a passionate foodie with a deep knowledge of history, led us to hidden gems where we savored authentic dishes. We sampled the iconic Roman-Jewish fried crispy artichoke. Each stop offered a new story, from the origins of "supplì" (fried rice balls) to the significance of fresh seasonal ingredients in Roman cooking.
We weren't done yet though! The grand finale was a rooftop view of the eternal city and the St. Peter Basilica accompanied by refreshing glasses of spritz and the chance to reminisce about the day's culinary adventures. Unforgettable!
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51manuelav
May 7, 2024
A Culinary Journey Through History: Exploring the Jewish Ghetto with Fernanda - Exploring the Jewish Ghetto of Rome was not just a culinary experience; it was a journey through time, culture, and flavors.
Each bite of the tour was a revelation. From the savory delicacies to the sweet treats, every dish carried with it centuries of tradition and history. Fernanda's passion for the cuisine and her deep knowledge of the area's heritage shone through with every explanation.
The grand finale in the rooftop truly stole the show. As we ascended to the picturesque view, Fernanda guided us through the art of making spritz.
This tour is an absolute must-do.
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Carrie
May 4, 2024
Wonderful experience with excellent food - This was an excellent food tour with guide Chiara B. We were provided knowledgeable history facts and food tasting e.g. fried artichokes. The roof top spritz lesson was beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
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Giuliana
Apr 29, 2024
Street food and spectacular view! - This tour exceeded all expectations! Our guide expertly led us through the streets weaving tales of centuries and each bite offered a taste of tradition and history of Roman street food. From supli to sweet jewish pizza...wow!! And then came the grand finale🥁...a rooftop in Trastevere! We were treated with an aperitivo and a hands-on lesson in cocktail crafting. The view was breathtaking! This was an unforgettable night! Thank you Devour
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Tmp24
Apr 24, 2024
A Perfect Tour - This was truly a phenomenal tour. I loved everything about it - the duration, the locations, the food sampled, the host, the specific dishes they chose to highlight and the finale of the evening. Our group had such a good time together and the whole event was even better because of our guide Fernanda. I learned a lot from her while having a blast. If this is your first trip to Rome, I definitely recommend this tour,
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390gillianl
Apr 20, 2024
Go for the views from a private Roman rooftop. Stay for the artichokes. - Go for the views from a private Roman rooftop. Stay for the artichokes.
I lived in Rome for a very long time & I still learned new things & places on this tour.
Fernanda showed us hidden in plain site treasures & explained the origins of some of the most famous Roman dishes.
The drink on a private rooftop is super special
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Strictlysardinia
Apr 19, 2024
Delicious food! - What a fabulous introduction to a lesser known side of Rome! We explored the Jewish Ghetto, lesser known places in the historic center, and Trastevere through local cuisine. The food we tried was delicious (I can hardly say what I liked best - tough choice between the carciofi alla giudia and the baccalà fritto) but overall the company, the guide, the food and the sights made this a memorable experience.
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