Dessert, Cakes & Typical Pastries Food Tour in Rome with Guided Sightseeing

Rome, Italy

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icon3 hours  (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English
Overview

Learn about the history of traditional Italian pastry-making on this food-focused tour in Rome. Follow your guide to some famous pastry-making shops as well as some hidden gems you might not otherwise find on your own to sample an array of Italian sweets. Stroll through the historic streets of Rome to work off some of those calories.
  • Tastes of typical Italian pastries included
  • Coffee, tea, and bottled water
  • Learn about the history of typical Italian pastry-making
  • Small group means an intimate atmosphere

All pastries and drinks included
Local guide
Small-group or private tour (depending on option selected)
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

Piazza S. Ignazio, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Departure Time

2:00 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Itinerary
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Food Tours of Rome
Our local and expert guide will take you on this sweet journey to taste all the most popular and delicious dessert from all over the country!
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Campo de' Fiori
In Ancient Rome they mosty used honey and cheese to prepare their cakes, often served with wine at the end of their banquet. They used to call desserts Secundae Mensae. Sugar was unknown until the Crusades and it is only at the end of the Middle Ages and after the discovery of the New World that will beused more and more in pastries preparations. In more recent times new desserts were created and became very famous such as Tiramisù and Zuppa Inglese. The mix of cheese such as Mascarpone, coffee, liqueurs and other local ingredients gave this cakes a special flavour and worldwide fame. On this tour you will taste a large variety of Italian cakes and pastries in many different typical shops where you will have the chance to meet and talk to the artisans. Between the food stops our guide will show you some of the most beautiful and interesting sites in downtown Rome blending art, history and cuisine.
Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Piazza Navona
This is our special recipe: eat, drink and sightseeing for a memorable experience. You will taste and learn about Cannoli, Babà, Cassate, Brutti ma Buoni, Zabaione, Sfogliatelle and other great pastries and cakes as well as a real genuine traditional gelato.
Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved;
  • Dress code is smart casual;
  • Transfer from your hotel to the meeting point is NOT INCLUDED in the price. Taxi or buses are a convenient option;
  • Places visited during your tour are subject to change.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.

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