6 Farmers Market Tours in Rome Worth the Early Start

1.Farmers’ Market Shopping with Cooking Class and Pasta Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $217Our pick

Meet an English-speaking chef in Rome for a market visit at Campo de' Fiori, then cook pasta and a seasonal Italian meal in a historic palazzo on Corso del Rinascimento. Menus can be shaped around your interests, with wine, antipasti, lunch and recipes included. Groups are capped at 12.

“The market tour and tastings included outstanding local produce, cheeses, and meats. Max was flexible about adding in Agretti or Monk's Beard to our menu. It is a wildly delicious and nutritious veggie that was new to us for a side dish. When we took the ingredients to his cooking school, it was also helpful to have him demonstrate how to prepare freshly harvested spring artichokes to add to our homemade ricotta ravioli. Max’s pasta making tips were excellent and our pasta was tender but held its structure. Tiramisu is a staple dessert in many Italian restaurants but I believe Max’s version is far superior. Every dish was very delicious!…”

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2.Street Food, Local Market and Hidden Gems Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend 3.5 hours with a local guide, beginning near Trastevere and moving through Testaccio. Taste maritozzo, supplì, cheese, wine, seasonal food, and pasta at a century-old trattoria. The group is capped at 10, and guide Giulia brings personal knowledge of the neighborhood where she grew up.

“Really enjoyed the farmers market portion, although all of it was great! Our guide Julia couldn’t have been more informative or pleasant!”

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3.Tasty Trionfale Farmers Market Food Tour and Local Wines Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Start at Mercato Trionfale with guide Christiano, tasting Italian specialties and local wines among more than 200 stalls. Then walk through Prati, Borgo, Vatican Walls, and Passetto di Borgo before ending in St. Peter’s Square. Vegetarian options need advance notice, but vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets cannot be accommodated.

“Great knowledge of history of Rome. Willingness to assist us in finding what we liked to eat. We would not have found the market without Christian and he was personable and gracious.”

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4.Vatican Street Food and Wine Tour with Farmers Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $79Best value

Spend two hours walking through Rome’s Prati and Trionfale districts, tasting pizza, cheeses, fried rice balls, cured meats, pastries, and regional wine at the Trionfale farmers market. Guides such as Bruno, Barbara, Martina, Matteo, and Gabriel add local history and practical food tips. The tour begins near Santa Maria delle Grazie al Trionfale and ends at Piazza del Risorgimento.

“Our guide Bruno was fantastic, keen to teach us a little of the history of the market area and to introduce us to the producers and sellers in the market and surrounding area who shared tasting plates of their produce. Delicious wine, cheeses, cured meats, wine, truffles and mushrooms, fruits, coffee, and wine again! The prices are low and the quality high. Do buy the produce. Perfect for picnics and quick meals. Thank you Bruno!”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking chef at Campo de’ Fiori, choose fresh ingredients at the market, then cook pasta, a main dish, side, and dessert near Piazza Navona or the Pantheon. Alessandro and Simone have led the class, which includes prosecco, snacks, equipment, and the meal you prepare.

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

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6.Eat Like a Roman – Traditional Food, Local Market & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours tasting more than 20 Roman foods and wines with an English-speaking guide. Visit Italy’s biggest farmers market, enter Rome’s oldest pasta shop, sample fresh supplì and mozzarella, meet family-run food sellers, try the Pope’s favorite gelato, and finish with rooftop views.

“Greta was a great, knowledgeable guide who made the tour very interesting. She welcomed questions and provided a big variety of traditional local foods, drinks and historical information. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our tour with her. Definitely recommend! Thank you.”

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