Italian food is revered the world over, so what better to way to explore Rome than to sample some local cuisine on a private 3-hour food tour of the city. Embark on a journey of the taste buds as your private guide talks you through the history behind each delicacy and explains why the food in Rome is unique to the region. The tour begins in Piazza Mattei where you will start your foodie adventure with a classic Italian antipasto and red wine. In Rome's Jewish Quarter, you’ll take a step back in time to learn about the history of the area before sampling some customary Italian dishes influenced by the Jewish community in Italy. Specialties include fried artichokes and Fior di zucca (fried zucchini blossoms) – delizioso! The tour would not be complete without a taste of Italy’s finest pizza and pasta creations, so make sure you try a few varieties made "alla Romana" to take home some delicious memories of your trip. Enjoy the scenery as you wander to an authentic Italian restaurant near the Pantheon that has been serving up mouthwatering meals for three generations . If you still have room left at the end, you’ll finish the tour with a classic Italian gelato – just like a local!