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An Unforgettable Food Tour

# A Taste of Authentic Rome: An Unforgettable Food Tour
Our three-hour culinary journey through Rome’s historic streets was nothing short of magical, thanks largely to our exceptional guide, Luca. His genuine passion for Roman cuisine and intimate knowledge of the city’s food scene transformed what could have been a simple tasting tour into an immersive cultural experience.

## The Experience
The tour kicked off at 3 PM in the vibrant Piazza Campo de’ Fiori, where the marketplace buzzes with an authentic mix of locals and tourists. What immediately stood out was Luca’s thoughtful attention to detail – before we began, he carefully noted everyone’s dietary restrictions and personally communicated these to each vendor we visited, ensuring everyone could participate comfortably.
## Highlights
* **Trastevere Neighborhood**: Strolling through this charming district’s cobblestone streets, we witnessed the early evening come alive as locals began their evening ritual of selecting restaurants for dinner.
* **Street Food Delights**: The supplì (rice balls filled with melted mozzarella) were a standout – simple yet irresistible.
* **Traditional Shops**: Visits included an authentic grocery store showcasing local cheeses and cured meats, and a bakery where we had coffee and sampled fresh cookies and cannoli.
* **Artisanal Gelato**: The tour ended on a sweet note with all-natural gelato that showcased why Roman ice cream is world-renowned.
## Value & Verdict
This tour offers exceptional value for money, delivering not just a series of tastings but a window into Roman life and culture. Over the course of three hours, we experienced the warm hospitality of local vendors, discovered hidden culinary gems, and gained insights into Roman food traditions that would be impossible to find independently.

What sets this tour apart is how it weaves together food, culture, and history while maintaining an intimate, personal feel. Luca’s engaging commentary and genuine enthusiasm made everyone feel like welcomed friends rather than tourists.

**Highly recommended** for anyone seeking an authentic, immersive introduction to Roman cuisine and culture. More than just a food tour, it’s a memorable journey through the heart and soul of Rome’s culinary traditions.

The Great Gabi!

I was searching for a Mother’s Day gift for my wife during COVID and stumbled upon this and booked it blindly. So glad I did because Gabi gave us a great virtual Rome experience. Gabi is lovely, fun and knowledgeable. We could not have asked for a better host for our virtual Italian adventure. When we visit Italy, I am sure we would ask him to show us around the city.

Gabi made our first eve in Rome great.

We knew when we picked him for our foodie tour it was the right choice. Very friendly, loves music, smiles all the time and projects his positive waves through the whole tour. The best food tour of Rome!

A hidden world of lifestyle and gastronomy

Meeting Gabi was one of the key highlights of Rome for me. Gabi is really fun and an amazing expert in lifestyle and gastronomy. He showed us some amazing churches which ideally one wouldn’t get to see and explained the cultural side really well. The best part was the walk to Trastevere where we got to try some amazing cookies and the best gelato I have ever had. We visited the Jewish quarters and learned a lot about food, culture. I would highly recommend Everyone to experience this side of Roma as it’s one of the best ways to see the local side of the city which is fun and also an experience you wouldn’t get elsewhere. Thanks for the lovely walk and conversations Gabi. A hidden world of lifestyle and gastronomy

HIGHLY recommended

Having visited Rome previously, we wanted to see some of the city’s hidden highlights – plus eat some really delicious food! – and Gabi was the best guide we could have possibly hoped for. Warm, funny, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he was fantastic fun to hang out with and a brilliant advocate for all things Roman. HIGHLY recommended !Perfetto!

Relaxed – Warm – Authentic

We‘ve been to Rome and seen most of the big sights before, so we were after something extra, something different. Something truly Roman. From the first minute Gabi set us at ease and gave us confidence that we would get exactly that. He was relaxed and friendly and truly loves Rome. All of his gastro tips have been noted down for our next visit, that’s for sure. And when crossing paths with other tour guides they warmly greeted him and assured us that we had the best guide in Rome. I believe it! Thank you so much Gabi, looking forward to seeing you again! Relaxed – Warm – Authentic

Gabi es absolutamente formidable

Fuimos muy felices en esta increíble experiencia. Gabi es absolutamente formidable, divertido, amable y muy conocedor de la cuidad y la comida. Cada parada estuvo deliciosa, con platos que sólo los locales conocen. Sin duda uno de los highlights de nuestro viaje a Roma. Gracias Gabi!! Una experiencia increible

This experience with Gabi is just the thing!

Oh, foodie friends. This experience with Gabi is just the thing! We had to cancel our in-person trip to Rome due to the virus, but we got the most amazing gastronomy and cultural history tour online here! And, Gabi is going to send us vegan versions of some of the best-loved Roman recipes. (heart-heart) Gabi has such a wonderful, warm, fun personality. His passion for what he does comes through just as though we were there in person. My husband and I truly loved this experience, and we learned a LOT! Very informative as well as entertaining, and yet personal, so we really feel that we didn’t just have the experience online, but we’ve also made a new friend. We will look forward to seeing Gabi in person when we visit Rome some day! Highly recommend this experience with Gabi. Just the thing!

Thank you, Gabi!

This was the best experience for all of the “foodies” in our group. Our host Luca was warm and welcoming and gave us the best introduction to all of the wonderful foods that Rome has to offer!
He was engaging and fun and we really enjoyed ourselves. We would highly recommend him and your company.

Gabi’s Tour of Rome—like we were there!

Gabi’s virtual tour of Rome gave our entire family a chance to “travel on our sofas” during quarantine. His humor, conversational style, and knowledge of the area made it a wonderful experience. We can’t wait to go in person and take his gastronomy tour!

Delightful day with Gabi in Rome!

Our family of ten thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Gabi wandering the lovely neighborhoods in Rome. Since we couldn’t be there in person, this experience was the next best thing. Gabi’s love of his beautiful city is very evident in the way he explained the history and described each neighborhood. We would love to spend more time with Gabi on another tour — hopefully in person some day!

Gabi is Awesome…and so is the food tour

My son and I had a fantastic time on our food tour with Gabi. He is passionate and very knowledgeable and Gabi’s enthusiasm for Rome, Italy, and food shined through during our tour. The food was outstanding and made even better by Gabi’s beautiful personality and joy for life. We look forward to our next food tour with Gabi. Thank you, Gabi, for making the food tour the highlight of our trip to Italy. Gabi is Awesome…and so is the food tour

I’d highly recommend this experience.

We were excited to take a walking tour through Rome with Gabi. We had taken two previous experiences with him and he’s such a wonderful person and such fun to be with. My daughter had been to Rome before, but I hadn’t, so I was interested to see it for myself. There’s no better person to show you Rome than Gabi, a native who can tell you all the history and culture of the city. He’s so good at what he does! It was such a pleasure spending time with Gabi and seeing Rome through his eyes. I’d highly recommend this online experience.

Fantastic Foodie Tour

Gabi was a wonderful guide for our recent foodie tour in Rome. We enjoyed delicious food and got to see the local’s side of Rome. We have two younger children and Gabi was great at keeping them engaged throughout the tour. So glad we did this tour. Fantastic Foodie Tour

❣️❣️❣️ Grazie Mille🙏🙏🙏🙏

Dear Gabi, Thank you very much. We had amazing time and experience. My son was inspired and that recipe became his favourite pasta recipe. I thought there is nothing much to learn preparing a pasta, but I learnt a lot of very import tips, which you couldn’t find in any books:-). And to be honest, it’s amazing what you are doing!!!!! Yesterday, we had experience of a real cooking class with smell, taste, feel and passion….. Last year we were in Rome and it was the first time I decided to book a cooking class close to “Campo de Fiori”. It was ok, we did some shopping with the Chef in the Market and cooked an interesting menu, but that’s not comparable to what we experienced yesterday during your virtual class. The atmosphere you are creating is absolutely amazing and the passion with which you share you knowledge and love for cooking is unforgettable❣️❣️❣️ Grazie Mille🙏🙏🙏🙏 and good luck for everything you are doing. Best wishes. He is really impressed by you. Thank you. Absolutely fantastic

The Best Food Tour in Rome

Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic, immersive introduction to Roman cuisine and culture. More than just a food tour, it’s a memorable journey through the heart and soul of Rome.
This tour offers exceptional value for money, delivering not just a series of tastings but a window into Roman life and culture. Over the course of three hours, we experienced the warm hospitality of local vendors, discovered hidden culinary gems, and gained insights into Roman food traditions that would be impossible to find independently.

Gabi el mejor!

El tour con Gabi fue estupendo! Éramos un grupo grande y se adaptó a nuestras necesidades y requisitos! Nos enseñó más de lo que estaba previsto en el tour y fue todo increíble sobre todo la comida! 100% recomendable el tour con Gabi!! Gabi el mejor!

Gabi lived up to his stellar reputation.

He is very personable, knowledgeable, and great fun to be with for 3 hours eating some great food and hearing about the city and it’s people. Highly recommend Gabi and the food tour. Amazing!

Gabi delivered an amazing tour to delight our senses.

The sights, sounds, smells and flavours of Rome made me fall even more in love with this incredible city. We visited places I wouldn’t have thought of going: the market tour was by far the highlight. Next time I’m in Rome I’ll be back to taste some more. Gabi is a very personable and friendly guy who is enthusiastic to share his love for Rome and it’s food. We made a friend and had an experience to rennet for a lifetime. Fantastic!

Cannot rave enough about our tour with Gabi.

He suggested going to the market so we ended up meeting him a little earlier than planned. What a treat! The market was incredible. The food was authentic and delicious. Gabi was an incredible guide. He was knowledgable, friendly and very passionate about food. He ended the tour with the best gelato I’ve ever had. Magical food experience!

We booked the experience for my mom´s 75th birthday,

Being she connected from Spain, we from France and Gabi from Rome. The preparation instructions for the experience were sent quite in advance, so we had time to find the products needed. Gabi was funny, talked about the different ingredients, explained how we would prepare the dishes and drives us on the best way to cook. He took care of the different time required, showed how the sauce should look like and he was successful! We made it! After that we ate “together” and talked about life! And all the experience was in Spanish, so my mom could enjoy from the beginning to the end! I really recommend it! Real Italian taste with wonderful host.

What a fantastic evening! We joined Gabi for a cooking lesson online that he helped customize for our family. Right from the start Gabi had wonderful ideas and shared them during our preplanning chats. It was a personalized experience. When the evening came, it was as though Gabi was a family friend we had known for years. He shared his passion for food and Rome with us, and truly brought a little Rome into all our homes. His recipes were thought through, easy to follow, and if we had questions along the way he was very happy to answer them and make sure we were all good before moving to the next step. We made carbonara and it was like something we would eat in Rome! As people who love travelling to Italy, this was an experience we will never forget! Until we meet in Rome and you can tour the “Toronto gang” around, Gabi 🙂 First round of Spritz are on us! It was an amazing time! An evening in Rome….from Toronto