Luxury Rome Food Tour By The Vatican By Cooking Italy

We loved the tour. Chiara was an excellent guide, we learned a lot of new information about the foods we tasted. All the food and wine pairings were great. We enjoyed it all and ended the night singing and dancing with our gelato friends!

My mother and I loooove food walks and this did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend, this was really fun, and the food was delicious!!

This was by far our best experience in Rome! Our tour guide Michael was fantastic! We booked the evening tour and both the food and wine were amazing. The perfect way to experience many different foods all at once. This is a must do activity!

We really enjoyed the food, wine and company. We really recommend this experience to others

Top quality tour starting with our guide Michael and the food. Michael was kind, inviting, and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the local Roman food experience very much.

We had a wonderful four-hour food tour with Carlotta! There was an abundance of food to enjoy and so much to learn along the way. It was a great way to experience the city through its food, with Carlotta guiding us throughout. One tip: if you’re booked on the 10:45 tour, skip breakfast—you’ll want to arrive hungry! Highly recommended.

Excellent tour. Our guide Carlotta was exceptional. We’ve done a lot of food tours. This is one of the best! Absolute pro and a great time.

Michael was a great guide, very knowledgeable. Native English speaker.

I took the tour with Michael as my guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the food you couldn’t help but become as enthusiastic as he was. This tour not only provided frat food but gave me a tour of an area in Rome that I had never visited. The tour exceeded my expectations and was one of the better food tours I had been on. Michael’s conversations and knowledge I’ll keep you engaged during the tour. The tour lasted about 4 hours and the time passed very quickly.

Fabulous evening. Food was great and our tour guide, Vivien, was fantastic. We leant so much from her about what we were eating and drinking and how it was all made. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys the food and wine.

Carlotta was an amazing guide for our food tour. We misread the new instructions for a meet up but she happened to find us at the original location and walked us to the right starting place. She was very informative about the locations and foods we sampled. My group ended the tour feeling quite full. My favorite part was going to the market to try some different foods and wine. I would highly recommend booking a food tour with this company if you’re looking to try different things in the city and explore more areas.

Learning about the food, where it came from and the specifics of why was super intriguing. And of course tasting it and having the wine to pair was fantastic.

Wonderful tour. Carlotta (Charlotte) was amazing. She was funny and pleasant. She gave a lot of information about the food and how it is tied to the history of Rome. SO MUCH FOOD! Come on and empty stomach and be ready for great wine. There is non-alcoholic options as well. I loved that this tour also introduced us to venues off the beaten path that we may not have eaten at otherwise. We explored a rather large market and truly experienced the taste of Rome and its various regions. 10 out of 10.

The Tour was really fun great with a big group and would probably also be great with a family of 4. Our tour guide Michael was really good had a lot of knowledge and was really friendly. Food was great. The people in each place were super friendly. We went to 5 places they were all quite different especially the deli which had a great performance from Tomaso with help from Michael, trying all the meats and cheeses before having a look around the store. Would definitely recommend for authentic Italian food and would say it’s also suitable for children and elderly if they can walk 5-10 mins or have a method of walking around.

Our guide, Chiara, stole the show! She was bright, funny and adamant that there should be no pineapple on pizza. The food was amazing and the hospitality even better

Our guide Vincenzo was very engaging and knowledgeable about the foods we sampled. Everything was really tasty and I felt it was very good value for money. I would recommend!!

We travelled with a family of four including two boys, ages 10 and 13. The food tour was a highlight of our time in Italy! We enjoyed our time with Michael, and appreciated the information he shared in an engaging way. The food was delicious and it was presented in such a fun way. We all enjoyed it, and we appreciated how Michael interacted with our boys. You will not be disappointed if you do this tour. Not only will you eat amazing food and drink delicious wine, but you will enjoy hearing from Italian shop owners and see just how special this place is.

We had an absolutely amazing time with Alessandra on our food tour! The food was authentic with hole-in-the-wall spots… was barely able to finish my gelato at the end! Wine is also great (and unlimited). Alessandra really made the tour special, with history and context to everything we were eating and drinking. Highly recommend this tour!!!

Delicious cheese, truffles, pizza, prosciutto, pasta and seriously big pours of wine... with our amazing host Michael. Can't go wrong👌🏻

A definite 5 star experience. Amazing guide snd plenty of delicious food

Charlotta was a wonderful guide. From the first pour of prosecco to last bite of gelato this experience was more than anticipated. The food was great, the information provided on each stop was very interesting, and each of the restaurants was a unique experience. Highly recommend this tour - just make sure you start out hungry. Believe me you will be full by the end of your tour!

Vincenzo was amazing!!!!! We learned so much about all the food we were eating! You will leave stuffed so come hungry!!!!! And I hope you like wine- they had pairings with everything!! So glad we did this tour and ate all this authentic Italian food!!!! Cannot recommend Vincenzo enough. He was amazing!!!! And so knowledgeable !!!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our food tour with Michael was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Rome! We had such an amazing time and would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience authentic Roman food and culture. We started at a small local café, where Michael introduced us to Rome’s coffee culture and explained how Italians enjoy their coffee. It was such a great way to begin the morning and made us feel like we were experiencing the city like locals. From there, we stopped for some incredible pizza before heading back to enjoy a wonderful wine tasting with delicious cheeses, fresh bread, flavorful spreads, and truffle. Everything we tasted was fresh and authentic. Next, we visited a local market where we sampled prosciutto, a variety of cheeses, fresh pasta, local wine, and an amazing crispy pork sandwich that reminded me of what we call chicharrón in my culture. Every stop offered something different, and Michael explained the history and traditions behind the foods, which made the experience even more meaningful. We finished the tour with a delicious pasta dish and, of course, another glass of wonderful Italian wine. By the end, we were completely full and so happy we chose this tour! What really made the experience special was Michael. He was friendly, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. It never felt rushed, and you could tell he genuinely loves sharing the food, history, and culture of Rome with others. This was so much more than a food tour—it felt like spending the day with a local friend who wanted to show us the very best of Rome. If you’re visiting the city, don’t miss this experience. It was worth every minute and is something we’ll always remember!

We did the Prati Gour tour with Vivien. Highly suggest. Vivien was awesome, very knowledgeable. Food and wine was so delicious.

Had the most amazing time trying all of the food. Michael was an absolutely amazing guide!

Michael our guide was absolutely amazing. He explained in detail each food where it came from and made the tour so much fun. The food was fabulous, by the time we got to the end we couldn't eat another bite

First, do this tour. Second, do this tour very early during your stay in Rome. Why that second part? It will inform you on what you'll be eating during the rest of your stay, and what to look for amongst all the amazing authentic Italian food and drink options you'll have during your stay. You'll also be very full by the end of the tour. Side note: We spent time over 10 days in three European countries and did 6 different tours. All were either good or great tours, but we wished we had the tour guide for every tour that we had with this tour. He was by far the most selectively informative, engaging, and genuinely friendly. I know sometimes reviews get moved if you put someone's name in them, but you'll likely know you got him when you do - a great dude from up-state New York, but a seasoned Rome veteran foodie... Thank you sir!!!

We just had the best time with Vincenzo! He was fun, down-to-earth, and hilarious. We had 12 people in our group, and it just felt like the 4 of us were going out with friends, eating food and having a great time. The food was amazing, and the owners were welcoming to our group. I would 100% recommend this tour and look forward to Vincenzo opening up his own restaurant in 2028!

Food wasn't great on this tour. So much wine...and it was fun, but food wasn't great. Our tour guide was a good time and if the food would have been better I'd give this tour a good review.

What a fun night filled with food and wine! We were able to enjoy restaurants known to locals with authentic food made by Roman chefs. The restaurants were quaint and Giordano was warm, welcoming, and funny. It was a lot of fun for both my elderly mother and young adult son and daughter.

We loved our tour guide Alessandra! She was wonderful and made the tour very special!!! Her English was excellant and took the time to give us a wonderful food tour! We were very full at the end of the tour! Wonderful experience!

Michael was knowledgeable with interesting, fun facts. He was friendly and made all feel welcome. The food was amazing. I definitely recommend this tour.

Michael was outstanding, the food was magnificent, and walking around Prati was incredibly enjoyable. I loved seeing the various markets and tasting the different foods. I would do this again.

The food and drinks were fantastic. On their own they would have been great, but it was the guide Michael that really took this to the next level. He explained the origins of the food and drinks in a way that was interesting and fun. To learn about each bite and sip made us appreciate it all the more. We have done a few food and drinks tours in different European cities and this one was a stand out in enjoyment.

It was so nice to have an English speaking guide we could understand. Sometimes accents are just hard. Michael was fabulous...very informative! He explained every food in detail. Great food as well. We were stuffed. Definitely recommend!

Second time doing this food tour since I brought my parents to Italy. Most of the stops were different from last time and everyone had a great time.

We booked this tour at the last minute, the day we arrived. It was in the Prati area close to our VRBO. It exceeded our expectations. Michael was an incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining guide who took us to places we'd have never discovered on our own. We enjoyed tasting all the cheese, wines, oils and balsamic and pesto at the café (1st stop). We indulged in pizza, prosciutto, cheese, and wine at an award winning deli, then had pasta dishes and more wine at a fine restaurant. We finished with tasty gelato. I highly recommend this tour.

Delicious food paired with the most amazing wine. The knowledge gained also made for a wonderful experience

Our guide, Vivien, was very knowledgeable . We experienced a variety of Italian food and the local market was amazing

Wonderful experience and Mike the guide was wonderful, so welcoming and informative.

Our guide, Michael, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The food was great also but Michael turned a great experience into a truly memorable one.

Be ready to learn about the food and wine of Italy in multiple settings Fun and delicious! Michael was top notch!

Great food, wonderful experience. All of the food was delicious and accompanied by great wine.I would be willing to take this tour again, I liked it that much!

We had an afternoon tour with Michael around the Prati area of Rome and it was outstanding. Michael was an amazing host and the variety of food and drink we tasted was outstanding. A couple of days before the tour we were asked if we wanted to bring the time of the tour forward, and we were so glad we did. We were part of a bigger group and it was so much fun. Truly a brilliant tour that I highly recommend.

Our food tour guide , Stephanie , was delightful and we are so grateful that she chose to fill in for a co-worker even though it was her birthday . Her cheery relationship w/ the people at each of the five venues she took us to was noticed and appreciated . Stephanie had great knowledge of the food , the wine , and the neighborhood . Excellent tour and tour guide .! An easy 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The tour was interesting, with many different foods to try. Vincenzo was friendly and passionate about the foods he was sharing with us. We started with a coffee drink, then had pizza samplings, a small plate of cheeses with different additions, pasta, and a taste of a pork sandwich. Plus some wine tastings. It was definitely filling and a good variety of different dishes. I would recommend if you're looking for something different and want to learn about Italian food. It lasted for about 3 hours; our group was small. Maybe bigger groups take longer.

MICHAEL! MICHAEL! MICHAEL! remember the name cause he was THE best food guide ever. This was my mom and brother's first time in Rome and we were all blown away by this experience. Food was unlike any other (just accept it, youre gonna gain a few doing this haha), vibe was there, organization was there, Michael was there! And man were we sad when the experience was over. All these restaurants were not the type we would have walked into had it not been for this tour which ofcourse added to its uniqueness. This activity truly was a special time for all of us and if youre on the fence, just book it. Book it and if youre lucky, Michael is gonna be your man.

Vincenzo led us through an amazing culinary experience! He was very knowledgable regarding the origins of both the wine and food we tasted. The meats and cheeses we ate were magnificent! Such a wonderful experience! So happy we did this! Definitely recommend this to anyone coming to Rome.

This was an incredible experience. Silvia has so much knowledge about each pairing. She really made the experience very memorable. Highly recommend!