Kosher Jewish Ghetto Food Tour in Rome

My husband and I visited Rome in November 2025 to complete the Jubilee pilgrimage. We knew we also wanted to learn more about the history of the community in addition to connecting with our faith. We decided to take the tour through the Jewish Ghetto through Local Aromas. This was a wonderful decision. Our guide, Benedetta, was amazing. She shared so much about the history of this area and about the resiliency of its residents. We could feel the care and compassion she had when explaining their hardships. She also did a wonderful job highlighting the foods from the area. We were able to enjoy the delicacies in a lovely restaurant. We highly recommend this tour and Benedetta.

Found Local Aromas on tik tok and fell in love with the sisters. Booked the 20 min consultation - was super helpful. My husband and I spent 12 days and 5 in Rome. Did the usual tour of Vatican and golf cart but non compared to Local Aromas. Booked 3 private tour with them! And each one was great. They were so helpful in meeting our needs (day, time, dietary issues), and great with communication and setting up tour. Totally worth the money. 1st did olive oil tasting and private home cooked dinner. Got to explore at different part of Rome. Benny was so warm and welcoming. Learned so much about olive oils and are forever changed. Never buy in plastic. Worth spending the money on good oil. Plus learning the different spice levels. Was very impressed. Clara cooked a simple but perfectly delicious meal. Getting to sit in someone’s dinning room enjoying a home cooked meal over wine, felt so warm and amazing. Felt like was at friends apt for dinner. This was the best part of our two weeks in Italy. 2nd did street food tour with focus around the Jewish ghetto and non dairy. Guide was warm and friendly. She knew so much and really provided a deep understanding of the history and melding of food with the times. Was great way to have private tour as it really was perfectly customized. More than enough food. Did it mid late afternoon. Instead of dinner we went back to a few of the shops our guide showed us along the way and picked up a few bites. Plus a stop at local grocery store we ended up having a picnic in bed after a long day walking Rome. 3rd was the aperitivo tour. Great way to experience the chill and fun daily activity. Was wonderful have a guide that was easy to talk to and understand local culture. Perfect evening to explore the local spots and feel like was out with a girlfriend. The mix of different pairings was nice to really understand what spirits and small bites like best. Can’t recommend this company more. Worth every penny.

What a memorable experience with Local Aromas! Beni, our guide, was wonderful and engaging and gave us new insight into Rome history and culture, and especially the food! Highly highly recommend!!