Katie Parla's Food & Culture Tours

Experience Rome like an insider with Katie Parla’s Food & Culture Tours, led by Rome-based Italy expert, award-winning cookbook author, and Emmy-nominated TV host Katie Parla. With a BA from Yale University and an MA from Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Katie and her team of passionate, seasoned guides provide immersive and authentic explorations into Italy’s rich food and wine culture. What We Offer: • Customized Food Tours of Rome: Savor the flavors of the Italian capi with tailored tours through its historic markets, generational bakeries, and artisanal food shops. • Hands-On Cooking Classes: Learn the art of Roman cuisine from an expert chef and bring home culinary skills you’ll cherish forever. • Wine Tastings & Vineyard Excursions: Discover Italy’s extraordinary wines through guided tastings or vineyard visits, where centuries-old traditions meet contemporary winemaking. • Day Trips: Venture beyond Rome with curated experiences in Naples and northern Lazio