10 Shopping Tours in Rome to Plan a Morning Around

1.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Trajan’s Market Exterior Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,038 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Our pick

See Rome’s ancient center from the outside on a 1.5-hour guided walk covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Palatine Hill, and Trajan’s Column and Markets. An English-speaking guide and headphones are included. Guides on past tours have included Sarah, Tania, and Maria. Entry tickets are not included.

“The tour guide was awesome she was funny and we were very interested in the monuments”

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2.Roman Food Tour with Visit to the Trionfale Food Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Spend four hours tasting Roman and Italian favorites, from coffee and Bonci pizza to truffles, market samples, wine, homemade pasta, and gelato. A guide leads a group of up to 15 from La Nicchia Café through Mercato Trionfale to a sit-down meal at Il Segreto. Come hungry, and share dietary needs when booking.

“It was great! One of the most memorable parts of our trip. Irene was so nice and fun and explained everything so well. All the spots were authentic and the food was delicious. I definitely recommend. Muy delicioso.”

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3.Authentic Roman Cooking Class & Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $225

Start at 9:30 am near Largo di Torre Argentina and head to Rome’s central market and nearby food shops to choose ingredients. Then cook three pasta varieties and a main course with a chef, before sitting down to eat with Italian wine. The five-hour class is offered in English or Spanish, with a published group limit of eight.

“Watching and listening to Victoria explain technique, for example how to add pasta water to thicken the sauce. Also, what steps are the most critical. It was also fun to learn how to roll the fusilli.”

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4.Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori toward Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain with an English-speaking guide. Expect at least seven food stops, including cured meats, cheese, pizza, tiramisù, coffee and gelato, plus wine, beer or soft drinks. Guides such as Maria, Matteo and Fabrizia have led tours, though the assigned guide can vary.

“Our tour was amazing and our guide was perfect, knowledgeable and fun! We made good friends on this tour and still keep in touch! I highly recommend!”

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5.Pasta Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · from $141

Meet chef Marco near Via Palestro for a walk to Nomentano Market, where you’ll see fresh ingredients before heading to the Kitchen of Mamma. Make several pasta shapes, including ravioli, with hands-on guidance, then eat your work with Italian wine, coffee, and limoncello. Recipes and a participation certificate are included.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Italy! AMAZING!!”

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6.Food Tour with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews

Spend four hours tasting your way through Rome with an English-speaking guide, from coffee and Mercato Trionfale to Bonci pizza, Roman pasta, wine and gelato. Expect more than 25 tastings, generous portions and local food stories. Guides have included Celeste, Irene, Giordano and Stefania. Come hungry: this can add up to a full meal.

“This tour was brilliant and far exceeded what we were expecting. our guide Irene was lovely and so knowledgeable. The tour itself was fun with so much delicious food and wine. The amount you get is so generous, in fact it was too much food for me but luckily my partner was able to eat my share 😂 This is a wonderful tour and great value for money. I highly recommend.”

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7.Rome E-Bike Tour: Ultimate Street Food and Market Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · from $117

Ride an electric bike through central Rome and Trastevere with an English-speaking guide, stopping six times for nine tastings. Expect espresso and a Roman breakfast pastry, artisan pizza, supplì, fresh pasta and wine at Mercato Testaccio, and homemade gelato, alongside landmarks such as the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain.

“This tour was our favourite. The guide was fantastic. The route and history was brilliant. The bikes and the ear pieces we were given were very good quality and the group was a nice size. We had around 10 people in our group. This tour takes you to different places other than the standard tourist sites so you see the quirky side streets. Well worth the money! Would recommend very highly.”

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8.Testaccio Food & Market Tour with Pasta & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $89

Walk Testaccio with an English-speaking food guide, beginning with coffee and pastry before visiting the market and family-run eateries for 14 tastings. Expect Roman pizza, produce, cheese, cured meats, a sandwich, pasta with wine, and gelato, plus local history. Guides have included Aurelio, Chira, Mattia, Manuela, Fernanda, and Sylvia.

“I can’t say in words how amazing our guide was. She was friendly, entertaining and informative, and it felt like walking around the neighborhood with your friend eating amazing food.”

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9.Farmers Market Shopping and Roman Full Course Class – SHARED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $186

Meet at Campo de’ Fiori, shop for fresh ingredients with an English-speaking chef, then cook and eat a four-part Italian meal near Piazza Navona or the Pantheon. Prosecco, snacks, equipment, ingredients, and drinks with the meal are included. Chefs who have led sessions include Alessandro and Simone.

“Learned so much ! The chef was really kind I recommend the class”

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10.Campo De’ Fiori Market & Trevi 4-Hour Food & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Walk central Rome with an English-speaking local guide, starting near Campo de’ Fiori and visiting sights such as Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Expect food and drink at seven stops, plus lunch among the ruins of an ancient theater. Guides have included Mattheo and Georgia; your guide may vary.

“Georgia was a wonderful guide and host. they offered a generous amount of food, wine, and knowledge at a leisurely pace. wonderful time!”

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