FLAVOURS OF ROME

Munch your way through the Eternal City on this tasty morning passeggiata. Your guide will lead you on a tour through downtown Rome, stopping en route to introduce you to popular local treats.

Much of Italian culture and lifestyle revolves around food and you’ll find out that Rome’s gastronomic triumphs are no less astounding than its artistic and archaeological treasures. An absolute must for gourmands, this experience will give you the chance to wrap your tongue around a wide range of Roman specialities and unveil the yummy side of this multi-faceted metropolis.

Get a flavour of daily life in Italy and dip into the capital’s long-standing delicious traditions as you roam the streets and squares of the centro storico. Your eating adventure begins with a stroll through the lively square of Campo de’ Fiori. Here, savour the sights, scents and sounds of the fresh food bazaar, one of the city’s oldest markets which has been trading the choicest goods since 1869. Hear noisy hawkers loudly proclaim the quality of their wares to encourage passing trade; admire stalls brimming with a tempting assortment of produce that will make your mouth water; feast your eyes on crisp green vegetables, seasonal fruits, delicious cheeses, the freshest of fish; watch bargainers as they haggle for the best deal. Then follow a trail of Rome’s signature aromas, dropping in at nearby food stores to sample typical artisan delights. Scrumptious highlights might include slices of pizza, prime quality cured meats, fried snacks hot from the pan… simply delicious, or better, buonissimo! You will see where Rome’s most acclaimed coffee is made, taste freshly baked goods from a renowned boulangerie and drop in at a well-known family-owned gelateria, since 1900 the creator of the capital’s most celebrated ice cream.

Along the way, your Cicero will point out noteworthy artistic landmarks, relating the true stories that surround them to animate your experience. While you saunter through Piazza Navona, gelato in hand, you will admire Bernini’s glorious Fountain of the Four Rivers and hear tales of the best known rivals in the history of art that will certainly raise a smile. In Piazza della Rotonda, home to a centuries-old salumeria selling high quality cold cuts and cheese, you might want to step inside the Pantheon to see one of the world’s largest free-standing domes with its famous roof open onto the skies. Your walk may end with a glass of wine or craft beer and a toast: long live La Dolce Vita!