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All Tours Are Private
(Up to 6 people)

Each Tour is Customized Just for You

Food & Drinks
Tours

Roman Cuisine in the Centro Storico

This is the perfect overview for first time visitors to Rome

3 Hours
bakeries, cafes, wine bars, and gelato shops
1.5 Miles
You'll be Stuffed

Roman Cuisine in Prati and Trionfale

A truly local experience

3 Hours
delis, bakeries, market, cafes, and gelato shops
2-2.5 Miles
You'll Be Stuffed

Roman Cuisine in Testaccio

A formerly working class district known for its market and traditional Roman fare

3 Hours
Market, ex-slaughterhouse, bakeries, shops
1.5 Miles
You'll Be Stuffed

Roman Cuisine in Testaccio and Trastevere

The tour heads across the river to Trastevere for a sweet finale

3 Hours
Shops, market
2-2.5 Miles
You'll Be Stuffed

Roman Cuisine (and More!) in the Esquilino

The perfect area to get an unexpected overview of what Rome is today

3 Hours
Market, international ingredients, pastries
1.5 miles
Moderate Grazing

La Cucina Ebraica: Roman Jewish Cuisine Tour

Trace the millennial history of Rome’s Jewish communities through their dishes

3 Hours
Fried artichokes, ricotta cake, Jewish Ghetto
.5 miles
You'll be Stuffed

Food & Archeology: Trade, Traffic, and Enterprise from Antiquity to Today

This tour allows visitors to mix archeology and culinary history

3 Hours
Archeology, culinary history, slaughterhouses
1.5-2 Miles
Snacking Optional

Cooking Classes, Wine Tastings, Vineyard Visits, and Tuscia Excursions

Cook the classics, sip Italian vino, visit local vineyards, and devour Tuscia sub-region

3-6 Hours
Special Custom experiences with Katie's team
Varies
Varies
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“Katie has been my soulful Italian travel guide for years.”

Eric Wareheim, NYT Best selling cookbook author, comedian, and director

Cultural &
Historical
Tours

Field of Mars

This tour can be tailored to focus on a specific theme or art historical period

3 Hours
Temples, palaces, piazzas, churches,
1.5-2 Miles
Snacking Optional

Jewish Rome

A panorama of Roman Jewish history with an exclusive catacombs visit

3 Hours
Jewish Catacombs, Jewish Ghetto
1.5 miles
Moderate Grazing

Augustus’ Rome

Come away with a greater appreciation for and understanding of Augustus’ legacy

3 Hours
Architecture, Forum of Augustus, Are Pacis
1.5-2 Miles
Snacking Optional

Custom Rome Tour: Half Day or Full Day

We can design a custom itinerary based on your interests

3 hours or 6 hours
Custom tour based on your interests
Varies
Varies

Frequently Asked Questions

My group size is larger than 6. Can I still tour with Katie?

Yes! Well, some of you can! We can break you into smaller groups led by Katie and her team! 

Do you make tour size exceptions for schools and universities?

Yes! Although Katie's private tours have a max of 6 participants, she often leads school and university groups on guided market tastings, neighborhood immersions, and archeological visits. Reach out for details!

How do you customize each tour?

Each tour covers such a rich history that Katie can curate the places you visit and themes you cover based on your priorities and preferences. Upon booking, let us know your dietary restrictions and any special requests, then when you meet Katie, you can share any additional priorities and needs, then you’ll take off on your custom tour together.

Is food and drink included in the price?

Katie doesn’t offer off-the-shelf-tours so what you eat and drink together depends on your appetite, budget, and interests. You can certainly ball out if you wish, but Katie suggests grazing through Rome’s neighborhoods in a way that doesn’t break the bank, as the Romans do.

Can Katie build my whole Rome food itinerary?

Absolutely! Katie creates curated Rome food itineraries, complete with restaurant bookings, based on a questionnaire that gives her all the intel she needs to design your perfect trip. Be sure to reach out well in advance so Katie has plenty of time to snag Rome’s top tables for you.

I can’t make it to Rome, can I hire Katie for a virtual tasting or lecture?

You bet! Katie offers virtual experiences and you can engage her to school you on Sicilian wines, coffee culture, focaccia making, or the topic of your choosing.

Does Katie have a Rome city guide posted anywhere?

Oh yeah! Katie has a Rome City Guide page and a “Where to Eat” post, which are updated annually. Her Eater 38 guide is updated quarterly.

What if I want to book a tour and Katie isn’t in Rome?

Katie occasionally pops over to the U.S. for book promotion (you can find upcoming events here) but her incredible colleagues Maurizio Di Franco, Maria Vicari, and Arianna Pasquini can show you around Rome! Maurizio also specializes in wine tastings and vineyard excursions, Maria can take you out of town to visit her native Tuscia (the Etruscan part of Lazio), and Arianna does the most fun and delicious cooking classes.

Can I hire Katie to take us on a tour outside of Rome?

Yes! Katie does half-day tours of Venice, full-day tours of Naples, and 3-day-minimum tours of Sicily, Sardegna, and elsewhere. Get in touch for details!

Can Katie take me to the Colosseum, Borghese Gallery, Vatican, and Ostia Antica?

Although Katie started her career providing archaeological and historical tours, she has scaled down her offerings in that department–though you can still engage her for the Field of Mars, Jewish Rome, and Augustus’ Rome. She has fantastic colleagues who can take you to the Colosseum, Borghese Gallery, Vatican, and Ostia Antica. Reach out for referrals!

Can you provide references for Katie’s tours?

Sure thing! Take a spin through these reviews on Trip Advisor! 

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“The real gift is that we get to see this part of Italy through Katie’s eye for detail, her luminous stories...”

Andrew Zimmern

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