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Testaccio Art & Food Tour including Cestius Pyramid, Ancient City Walls & Gate

About this experience

See the best of walking Tour in Testaccio district of Rome in 2 hours, starting from the ancient Porta San Paolo, Pyramid, and heading to the Testaccio quarter where you ca see the square and the day market with different typical foods. An interesting walk as you will pass by also the ancient bridge crossed the Tiber river. From the old to the new, this city has something to amaze you!

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Testaccio Art & Food Tour including Cestius Pyramid, Ancient City Walls & Gate

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Outdoor Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Food

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

The Porta San Paolo is one of the southern gates of the Aurelian Walls in Rome, and is among the most impressive and best preserved of the original gates of the entire city walls.

It stands at a fork between two ancient roads, the Via Ostiensis and another road that ran west to the Tiber along the approximate line of the modern Via Marmorata.

The Cimitero Acattolico (Non-Catholic Cemetery) of Rome, often referred to as the Cimitero dei protestanti (Protestant Cemetery) or Cimitero Inglese (English Cemetery), is a private cemetery in the rione of Testaccio in Rome

For many years, Piazza Testaccio was the commercial heart of the district and home to one of the historic local markets of the capital, which today is located in via Galvani.

Mercato Testaccio is a local food market in the Testaccio neighbourhood. A district in the south-east of the centre of Rome, rich in history and known by many as a foodie hotspot.

The Lungotevere is named after the Monte Testaccio, a relief formed in ancient times by the accumulation of debris and shards (testae in Latin) from the nearby Emporium.

Via Marmorata takes its name from the large deposits of marble and stone that came to Rome by river or by land and were piled up in this place awaiting sale or processing.

The most ancient bridge in Rome crossed river Tiber just downstream of the Tiber Island, in correspondence with the former ford that, during the protohistoric age, was a required stop along the north-south way, at the feet of the Aventine Hill.

Meeting and pickup information

  • You will meet the Guide under the Arc door of Porta San Paolo holding a placard with the TOUR written on it.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Ulysses Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Outdoor Walking Tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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