Rome’s history is incredibly long and fascinating, and so is its culinary tradition. Testaccio, today a busy and lively borough, never lost its authentic character. It’s the perfect place to explore both history and cuisine on a self-guided audio tour.
Since Roman times, the area has been a market place. Testaccio is also famous for another reason: here was born the local culinary tradition of the so-called Quinto quarto, or five quarters – referring to the habit of cooking and eating offal – due to the presence of the old slaughterhouse. Today, the borough honours its origins being the heart of the most genuine Roman food scene.
You can experience it browsing around the market stalls, d...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Pyramid of Caius Cestius
The tour starts next to the Pyramid of Caius Cestius.
Return
Via Marmorata, 167
The tour ends on Via Marmorata.
Testaccio: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Rome's Food Traditions
Roma
About
Rome’s history is incredibly long and fascinating, and so is its culinary tradition. Testaccio, today a busy and lively borough, never lost its authentic character. It’s the perfect place to explore both history and cuisine on a self-guided audio tour.
Since Roman times, the area has been a market place. Testaccio is also famous for another reason: here was born the local culinary tradition of the so-called Quinto quarto, or five quarters – referring to the habit of cooking and eating offal – due to the presence of the old slaughterhouse. Today, the borough honours its origins being the heart of the most genuine Roman food scene.
You can experience it browsing around the market stalls, d...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Pyramid of Caius Cestius
The tour starts next to the Pyramid of Caius Cestius.
Return
Via Marmorata, 167
The tour ends on Via Marmorata.
Itinerary
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Pyramid of Caius Cestius
The tour starts next to the Pyramid of Caius Cestius.
