The 4 Private Market Tours in Rome That Earn Their Price

1.Private Tour – Museum of the Imperial Forums in the Trajan Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $137Our pick

Spend about two hours with a private English-speaking guide at Trajan Markets and the Museum of the Imperial Forums. You will study archaeological finds, trace how this central Roman area changed, and get personal guidance from experts such as Vincenzo or Martina. Tickets are included, but you must leave bags in the checkroom.

“Vincenzo really made this tour come alive! We had the best time with him and it’s an experience. We will never forget. I highly recommend this tour, especially for those who have been to Rome a few times and have seen most of the more famous sites.”

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2.Private Cooking Class with Market Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $293

Spend five hours exploring Mercato Trionfale near the Vatican, then prepare handmade pasta or pizza at Cantina del Duca with a professional chef. Antoinette may lead the market visit and tailor recipes to your skill level. Hotel pickup, lunch, wine, and return transport are included.

“What a beautiful tour we had! Antoinette was absolutely wonderful. She immediately found out our cooking skill levels, asked if there was anything in particular we wanted to learn about and together we discussed what dishes would be fun to make. She suggested some of her personal favorite easy to make at home recipes and they were perfect!! As we walked through the market Antoinette took the time to show us how to determine the best quality items and price points. As someone who loves to cook and learn about our food this was wonderful. Then the recipe creations were fun, knowledgeable and even got my hubby cooking (which never…”

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3.Market tour and Private Cooking Class in Rome with roman chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $218

Meet Chef Matteo at Mercato Esquilino, shop for fresh ingredients, then cook at his school in a private class for up to three people. You’ll make ravioli, cacio e pepe, tomato sauce, and tiramisu, with wine, a chef’s kit, recipes, and a certificate included.

“My family and I had the most amazing experience today with chef Matteo at his cooking school. Started out with shopping at the largest market in Rome for the ingredients. Made 2 types of pasta and tiramisu. And can’t forget about the wine. Also received the hat and apron as a souvenir. This was a High light of our trip.”

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4.Trajan’s Markets & Imperial Forums Private Tour with Special Pass & PhD Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $334

You’ll tour Trajan’s Market, Trajan’s Column, and three Imperial Forums with a licensed PhD guide. The private format keeps the pace personal, while the Forum Pass saves time at the entrance. Meet near public transport at 9:30 am.

“The guide was very knowledgeable, personable and made the expert a living history lesson. Highly recommend.”

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