Private tour in Rome Giovanni V

Testaccio Food Tour

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Giovanni V.

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My name is Giovanni and I'm an archaeologist and a passionate tour guide in Rome. Archaeology has always been my greatest passion, and that's why I decided to study it in college for 8 years (1st level degree, 2nd level degree, and post-graduate School of Specialization). At the end of each course of studies, I had to write a thesis: two about the Eastern religions in Rome, and one about Roman and Etruscan architecture. After completing my education, I found out that I loved sharing what I had learned, and so I became a tour guide. I always try to make my tours entertaining and informative, because I truly believe that history, architecture, and archaeology are a lot of fun! I dug in many sites, including the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill (Colosseum Area) and I love to take my clients to places where I've dug, so I can share with them my direct experience of the sites and my dig stories. I'm still involved in the "Campo della Fiera project", a large excavation of an extremely interesting Etruscan sanctuary in Orvieto. As a tour guide, I love to create tailored tours and treat my clients as individuals, offering the best service I can. In my tours, I always include pick up service at the hotel, and I try to design an itinerary that matches the clients' needs and expectations. I try to help the people discover the hidden gems of Rome and Italy, but I never forget about the highlights. That's why many of the itineraries I designed include both famous and off-the-beaten-path sights. I lead tours in Rome and also outside of the city, and I provide day trips to Pompeii, Florence, Tivoli, Ostia Antica, Orvieto, and many other famous beautiful locations in Italy. I can't wait to meet you and to share my love for ancient history! - Licenced Official tour guide (Rome district); - 1st and 2d level degrees in Archaeology (University of Salerno) and a School of Specialization (post-graduate); - Diploma in Archaeology (University of Rome - La Sapienza). 8 years of study total; - During my studies I wrote three thesis: "L'Egitto a Benevento" - "I culti orientali in Campania" - "Il tempio A di Campo della Fiera" Papers I wrote: - Article entitled "Il culto di Mithra in Campania", in Salternum, review of the Gruppo Archeologico Salernitano, n. 28-29. - Article entitled "Il tempio di Iside a Benevento: l'architettura e gli arredi, l'architettura attraverso gli arredi" in Proceedings of JIA 2010: Jóvenes en investigation Arqueológica, convention at Winter 2010. - Article entitled "L'Egitto in Campania" in "Salternum," review of the Gruppo Archeologico Salernitano, n. 24-25. - Article entitled "L'Egitto a Benevento" in "Salternum", review of the Gruppo Archeologico Salernitano, n. 18-19, pg. 83-93. None.

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Overview of your Rome tour

This is a tour for foodies. Forget about randomly arranged tastings of Italian food: during our Testaccio food tour I will take you to a traditional Italian market, to one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood, and to a delicious local cafeteria-bakery. I will show you the vegetables and meat stands, talk to the sellers who have worked in the market for many years and, of course, let you try some of the most traditional Roman dishes and products.   Testaccio is also the neighborhood where I lived for six years, so I believe that I can call myself a local. The market where I'll take you is the market where I still go almost every day; the stands that I'll show you are the ones where I buy fish, meat, veggies. I'll do my best to put my experience as a local at your service, and make sure you discover the delicious world of the Roman food.

Your Rome tour itinerary

- Pick up at your hotel (if it's in Rome city center; if it's not, message me and we'll find a meeting place that is convenient for both of us) In the Testaccio market you will have: - Supplì (traditional Roman fried rice ball) - Roma Pizza - Sandwich prepared with traditional, local recepes. Then, we'll go to a local restaurant and you'll have: - Carbonara - Amatriciana (or cacio e pepe) - A bottle of red wine - Dessert At the end of the tour I'll take you to Piramide metro station and help you get a taxi. This tour can be customized, please contact me.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation

I'll pick up at your hotel and we'll take a taxi to Testaccio. If your hotel is NOT in the city center of Rome, then we'll have to find a meeting point that is convenient for both of us.

What's included
Other: A lot of food and wine: - Supplì (traditional Roman fried rice ball) - Roma Pizza - Sandwich with very traditional Roman stuffing - Carbonara - Amatriciana - A bottle of red wine - Dessert
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Tour categories
Layover
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
820065
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Rome is perfect for foodies who want to explore the culinary delights of the Testaccio neighbourhood. It's also ideal for travellers looking to connect with a local like Giovanni V., who has lived in Testaccio for six years and offers deep insights into the area's food culture.

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