This neighborhood falls within the wide "C" of the Tiber River's east bank, and is among the city's oldest and most atmospheric. Four sights make it impossible to bypass: the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. On the neighborhood's east side are Piazza Colonna and Montecitorio.

Despite the boom in eat-and-run places and supermarkets, many authentic trattorias and outstanding food related establishments continue to thrive here, including central Rome's two most accomplished guanciale makers, several very good ice cream parlors, and three world class coffee roasters.

In addition to the Parliament, the Senate, council of ministers, and many of the Italian government's other offices are headquartered in this area, which explains in part the crowds of natty eaters and the high number of fine wine shops, wine bars, chocolate shops and delicatessens.

Our Best of Rome Food Tour helps you to slow down and explore one of Rome’s most historical and charming areas, culture and foodie fun.

Our tour combines professionally guided sightseeing with more than six tasting sessions at some of the most famous eateries of the Eternal City.

After the guided tour, explore Rome’s neighborhoods with confidence and take advantage of thoughtful recommendations from your local Rome guide on the area’s full spectrum of cuisine, restaurants, entertainment and cultural offerings.

Ready to indulge in mouth-watering tastes of the Best of Rome Food and Walking Tour? Buy tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets or call (800) 838 3006 US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands or (+44) 122 444 3375 Europe and the rest of the world.

Advance purchase required; tours usually sell out well in advance. We look forward to showcasing the tastes and sights of Rome!

TOUR INFORMATION

When: 7 days a week, March through December

Time: Tours depart daily at 10am till early afternoon

How much: €59 adult | free for child below 12

What's included: All food tastings, enough for lunch

Who: All age groups and fitness levels

Capacity: Max 10 people per tour

Weather restrictions: Tour takes place rain or shine

What to wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes

Where: Meets near the Spanish Steps - "Spagna" metro Station (exact meeting location provided with ticket purchase)

TASTING LOCATIONS

Delicious food specialties are served on the Spanish Steps Food Tour (subject to change):

L'Antico Forno: Excellent bakery serving local Porchetta and Pizza con la Mortadella.

Mercato rionale: Local season fruits and vegetables from a local authentic market.

Enoteca Corsi: original Roman Osteria and enoteca.

Confetteria Moriondo: Rome's most celebrate chocolate shop.

Antica Norcineria: one of Rome's oldest prosciutto makers and grocery.

Cinque Lune: Probably the best fresh pastry shop in town by the Senate House.

Caffè Sant'Eustachio: Rome's most famous coffee that draws devotees from around the world.

Tre Scalini: Ice creamery in Piazza Navona that invented the World famous Tartufo.