Rome Chocolate Tour: Local Craft, Delis and Gourmet Tastings

Follow Rome’s historic streets on a chocolate-themed stroll that pairs local craft with irresistible tastings. Starting near Santa Maria sopra Minerva, visit an artisanal chocolate shop for handcrafted bonbons filled with hazelnut praline, citrus zest, and liqueurs. Continue along Via del Corso to a traditional pasticceria for Roman pastries, including chocolate bigné and biscotti with chocolate and hazelnuts. Pause near Piazza Sant’Ignazio to try gelato tartufo at a gelateria known for creating the original version, then cross the Tiber at Ponte Sisto into lively Trastevere. Near Santa Maria in Trastevere, discover a boutique selling artisanal bars flavored with Mediterranean ingredients such as rosemary, sea salt, and toasted hazelnuts from the Cimini Mountains. An expert local guide brings the neighborhood’s food traditions to life as you sample gourmet treats along the way. Meet in front of the Fendi shop and enjoy a delicious way to explore Rome, one chocolate stop at a time.