A historic food and wine journey through Rome's 3 most iconic neighborhoods.
Highlights
Eat at top-rated restaurants in Trastevere, like Spirito Divino and Da Enzo al 29, enjoying dishes like amatriciana — reserved exclusively for your group.
Discover a hidden passage between Campo de’ Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto, a step back in time.
Morning tours offer a tasting experience at the lively Campo de Fiori market, while evening tours take you to a historic location for Roman street food, where you’ll enjoy a traditional fried delicacy.
Taste real gelato, cherry ricotta cake, porchetta, and more.
Explore Rome’s culinary hotspots with insider access to local favorites.
Gain exclusive access to a 2000+ year-old wine cellar for a unique wine experience.
Built for families, couples, corporate groups, heritage travelers, and celebrations — it’s just your group, your guide, your pace.
Tour Description
Looking for a private Rome food tour that goes beyond the tourist trail and weaves food, wine, and 2,000 years of history into a single afternoon? Our private Eternal Rome Food Tour is designed exclusively for your group — 4 hours, 6 stops, and three of Rome’s most iconic neighborhoods: Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere.
Your private experience begins in Campo de’ Fiori, sampling Roman delicacies and local wine at the lively market square. From there, your dedicated local guide walks you through a hidden passage into the Jewish Ghetto, where you’ll taste century-old Roman-Jewish recipes — including the legendary carciofi alla giudia (Jewish-style fried artichoke) at Da Enzo al 29. You’ll also gain exclusive access to a 2,000+ year-old wine cellar for a tasting you won’t find on any other tour. The journey ends in charming Trastevere at Spirito Divino, a Slow Food member, for iconic Roman pasta and gelato.
Who this private food tour is for:
- Families with kids (4+) — Kid-friendly pacing, flexible stops, and food that works for all ages.
- Couples and celebrations — Anniversaries, honeymoons, birthdays, and proposals.
- Corporate groups and team building — Offsites, client entertainment, incentive trips, conference programs, and board-level hosting.
- Heritage travelers — For guests interested in Rome’s Jewish-Roman culinary and cultural heritage, the private format allows the guide to focus on the stories and sites that matter most to your group.
- First-time visitors to Rome — Three iconic neighborhoods, 2,000 years of history, and the city’s best food — in one tour.
- Groups of friends — Keep everyone together, at your pace.
Unlike our small-group tour, a private booking means your schedule, your pace, your people.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours. Because it’s a private booking, we can accommodate most dietary needs with advance notice — vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and halal. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
- It’s just your group — no strangers, no shared tables. Your guide, your pace, your people.
- Expert Local Guides — Fun, knowledgeable, English-fluent Rome locals with deep expertise in Jewish-Roman history and cuisine. Other languages on request.
- Flexible scheduling — Choose morning or evening, any day that works for your group.
- Custom itinerary — Pacing, focus, and stops tailored to your group — whether your priority is food, history, or both.
- Established Expertise — Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Rome.
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(ages 4+) From €190 per guest
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EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]
The Flavors You'll Taste
- Porchetta
- Caprese salad
- Ricotta and sour cherry pie
- Jewish-style fried artichoke or Filetti di baccalà (fried cod)
- Amatriciana pasta
- Gelato
- White wine
- Red wine
- Prosecco
- Water
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors.
Meeting Point
Campo de’ Fiori Roma, RM 00186
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag next to the newspaper stand.
What's included in your private booking
- Dedicated private local guide
- 6 food and wine stops across Campo de' Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere
- Tastings at Da Enzo al 29 and Spirito Divino
- Exclusive access to a 2,000+ year-old wine cellar
- Prosecco, red and white wine pairings
- Gelato tasting
- All tastings and drinks
- No hidden fees, no upsells
What Makes Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere Special
Rome’s neighborhoods each have their own story, charm, and flavor, and exploring them is one of the best ways to experience the city’s culture — through its streets, its people, and, of course, its food.
Campo de’ Fiori is famous for its lively open-air market and bustling piazza. By day, vendors fill the square with fresh produce, flowers, and local specialties; by night, it comes alive with cafes and bars. The food here is colorful, seasonal, and unmistakably Roman.
The Jewish Ghetto is steeped in history and rich culinary tradition. Its narrow streets are lined with bakeries, kosher restaurants, and classic Roman-Jewish dishes like carciofi alla giudia (fried artichokes), giving visitors a taste of both history and flavor.
Trastevere, across the Tiber, enchants with cobbled streets, ivy-covered buildings, and family-run trattorias. From traditional pasta and artisanal gelato to hidden wine bars, every corner offers an authentic Roman food experience within the neighborhood’s lively, village-like atmosphere.
What people are saying
Private tours
Our private Eternal Rome Food Tours are one of the most popular corporate event experiences in Rome — and a go-to choice for families, heritage travelers, couples, and celebrations.
How our private tours work: When you book a private Eternal Rome Food Tour with Eating Europe, you get a dedicated expert guide and the flexibility to start at a time that works for you. Your tour is fully tailored — we go at your pace, making it ideal for families with young children, heritage travelers focused on Rome’s Jewish-Roman history, corporate groups, or anyone who wants a more personal experience. Private bookings start from 2 guests (up to 20 per group; larger groups accommodated on request). Prices are all-inclusive, with no hidden fees.
For corporate groups and team building: A private Eternal Rome Food Tour is one of the most substantial corporate experiences we offer — 4 hours, 6 stops, three neighborhoods, and enough history and food to anchor an entire offsite or conference social program. We offer company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination.
Popular corporate use cases:
- Executive retreats and leadership offsites
- Sales incentive trips
- Client appreciation events
- Team building activities
- Conference social programs
- Board dinners and partner meetings
- Heritage and cultural group tours
Languages available for private bookings: English by default. Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German on request. Other languages may be available — please ask when booking.
Why Eat with Us?
Dining with Purpose
We proudly support World Central Kitchen. Every tour you book helps provide meals to communities in crisis.
Looking for a Unique Corporate Experience?
Treat your team or clients to a private food tour tailored to your needs. Flexible group sizes, seamless organization, and unforgettable moments in Europe’s top cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Tour Information
Is a private Eternal Rome Food Tour worth it?
Absolutely. This private tour covers three of Rome’s most iconic neighborhoods — Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere — with 6 stops, exclusive access to a 2,000-year-old wine cellar, and tastings at Slow Food-member restaurants like Spirito Divino and Da Enzo al 29. It’s the most comprehensive food and history experience we offer in Rome.
What's included in the price of the private food tour?
All food and drinks across 6 stops, plus your dedicated private local guide and exclusive access to the wine cellar. No hidden charges, no upsells.
How long is the tour?
This private food tour runs 4 hours and can be extended on request.
What neighborhoods does the tour cover?
The tour covers Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere — three of Rome’s most historic food neighborhoods, connected by a hidden passage known to very few tourists.
What is the private group size?
Private bookings are available for 2 to 20 guests. For larger groups, contact us and we’ll design a custom experience — often split across parallel sessions.
How far in advance do I need to book a private food tour?
We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance. Corporate and heritage groups should book 4+ weeks ahead, especially during peak season (April–October).
Can I customize the private tour?
Yes. Start time, pacing, stops, and focus can all be adjusted. Groups with particular interest in Jewish-Roman heritage, Slow Food, or wine can ask us to bias the tour toward those themes.
Is the private tour suitable for families with young kids?
Yes. Kids as young as 4 can join. Because it’s private, the pacing and stops can be adjusted to work for families.
Do children under 4 need a ticket for the tour?
Children under 4 do not need a ticket and can join for free. Food is not included for children 3 and under. Paid tickets with food are available for ages 4 and up.
Food and Drink
What kind of food will we taste?
You’ll enjoy a selection of traditional Roman and Roman-Jewish dishes — porchetta, caprese, fried artichoke, Amatriciana pasta, ricotta and sour cherry pie, gelato — plus prosecco, red and white wine, and water. Offerings may vary by day or season.
Are drinks included?
Yes. All drinks — prosecco, wine, and water — are included in the price.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions, including kosher diets?
Because it’s a private booking, we can accommodate most dietary needs with advance notice — vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and halal. The Jewish Ghetto stops include traditional Roman-Jewish cuisine, though not all stops are strictly kosher — please let us know your requirements at the time of booking. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Are portions enough for a meal?
Yes. You’re guaranteed to eat at least the equivalent of a full meal across the 6 stops.
What's the difference between the morning and evening tours?
Morning tours include a tasting experience at the lively Campo de’ Fiori market. Evening tours take you to a historic location for Roman street food and a traditional fried delicacy. Both include the wine cellar, Jewish Ghetto stops, and Trastevere finale.
Booking and Payment
How do I book a private food tour?
Click “Book Private Tour” to book directly, or “Request Corporate Proposal” for corporate bookings, group quotes, and custom requests.
What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. For corporate bookings, we also accept company invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders.
Do you offer private food tours for corporate events and team building?
Yes. Private food tours are one of our most popular corporate bookings in Rome. We offer company invoicing, group rates, and dedicated event coordination for offsites, team building, client entertainment, and conference programs.
What is Eating Europe's cancellation policy for private tours?
Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure. For full details, please see our cancellation policy page.
Tour Experience & Expectations
Is this tour suitable for heritage travelers exploring Jewish-Roman history?
Yes — the Jewish Ghetto portion of the tour covers centuries of Roman-Jewish culinary and cultural heritage. Private bookings let your guide spend more time on the history, stories, and sites that matter most to your group.
Will the guide speak my language?
All our guides are fluent in English and Italian. For private bookings, we can arrange guides in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German on request.
How much walking is involved?
This is a walking tour covering three connected neighborhoods. The pace is leisurely and there are multiple sit-down stops. If anyone in your group has mobility concerns, contact us — we can adjust the pacing and route, or recommend our private golf cart tour as an alternative.
Can I take photos during the tour?
Yes. The Jewish Ghetto, hidden passages, and Trastevere streets make this one of the most photogenic tours we offer.
Do I need to tip the guide?
Tips are not required but always appreciated.
Will we visit the same places as other tours?
No. The majority of stops are venues that work exclusively with Eating Europe — including Da Enzo al 29 and Spirito Divino. On a private booking, you have even more flexibility to adjust stops if you’ve been to Rome before.
Do you offer other private food tours in Rome?
Yes. We also offer private tours in Trastevere (pasta making), Testaccio, and private VIP golf cart tours (day and night). Contact us to discuss the best fit for your group.
City Tips
Jewish Ghetto Rome: History, Culture & Food
Campo di Fiori Rome: History, Culture, Food & Things to Do
Trastevere Rome: Authentic Charm and Vibrant Streets
A Guide to San Lorenzo in Rome
A Local’s Guide to Healthy Food in Rome
EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]





































