Rome Testaccio Self-Guided Food Audio Tour

Explore Rome’s Testaccio, where a lively food scene meets centuries of local history. This self-guided audio tour begins next to the Pyramid of Caius Cestius and leads you through a neighborhood that has served as a marketplace since Roman times.

As you wander, hear how the old slaughterhouse shaped the tradition of quinto quarto, or “fifth quarter,” which made use of offal and remains part of Testaccio’s culinary identity. The route introduces the area’s history and contemporary artistic character while pointing out favorite places to experience its food culture, from market stalls and traditional restaurants to street food and modern venues. Follow along at your own pace with the VoiceMap app, which offers lifetime access in English and offline audio, maps, and geodata.

Bring your smartphone and headphones; food, drinks, transportation, and any attraction admission are not included. Set out to discover the stories and flavors that make Rome’s Testaccio distinctive.