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Eating Europe vs Devour in Trastevere

Rome's two best-known food tour companies both run evening walks in Trastevere. They cost different amounts, pour different amounts, and suit different travelers.

Two wine glasses clinking over bruschetta and fried zucchini flowers in Trastevere at sunset
Same neighbourhood, two different evenings.

Booking choice: The Twilight Trastevere Food Tour, from $121 per person. Check dates Compare the options below

Eating Europe's Twilight Trastevere Food Tour and Devour's Trastevere at Sunset both rate 4.9, both cap groups at 12, and both end with a full stomach. The differences are in the details.

The quick answer

Pick Eating Europe's Twilight tour for four hours, a sit-down pasta course, a start on Tiber Island and tickets for children. Pick Devour's Trastevere at Sunset for a cheaper, wine-led evening with six drinks and better options for gluten-sensitive guests, adults only.

How do the two tours compare side by side?

Eating Europe is longer, food-led and family-friendly; Devour is cheaper, wine-led and adults-only.

Twilight Trastevere (Eating Europe)Trastevere at Sunset (Devour)
From$121$88
Length4 hours3.5 hours
StartsTiber IslandPiazza di San Cosimato
EndsVia Roma LiberaPiazza Trilussa
Tastings6 to 7 plus pasta course10+ tastes, 6 drinks, 5 venues
ChildrenAges 4 and up, under-4s freeAdults only
Rating4.9 (6,598)4.9 (732)

Leaning towards the original? Check your date for the Twilight Trastevere tour.

Check dates for the Twilight Trastevere Food Tour

Which tour has better food?

Both are excellent; Eating Europe's is built around a sit-down pasta course, Devour's around cured meats, pasta and a dinner stop at Checco er Carettiere.

Eating Europe's tastings range from supplì and porchetta pizza to amatriciana or cacio e pepe and gelato. Devour's route runs from Enoteca La Vite and Supplì Roma to Vanda and Checco er Carettiere, with pastry to finish.

A plate of Italian cured meats and cheese
Cured meats and cheese feature on both tours.

Which pours more wine?

Devour: six drinks including a pre-dinner cocktail, against Eating Europe's pairings of prosecco or a spritz and wine.

Devour does not recommend its tour for people who do not drink. Eating Europe offers alternative drinks for non-drinkers and children.

Trastevere at Sunset Food & Wine Tour

Wine first? Devour's sunset walk pours six drinks across five Trastevere spots.

★ 4.9 732 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Explore Trastevere at Sunset

Which is better with children?

Eating Europe: it sells youth (13 to 17) and child (4 to 12) tickets and lets under-4s join free, while Devour's sunset tour is adults only.

See Trastevere food tours with kids for the rules on every tour.

Which is better for dietary needs?

Devour adapts for vegetarians, pescatarians, dairy-free and gluten-free guests (but not celiacs or vegans); Eating Europe does its best for vegetarians and gluten-free guests where it can.

Neither suits severe allergies without a conversation first: Devour asks guests with serious allergies to sign a waiver, and Eating Europe says its tour is not suitable for them. More in food tours with dietary needs.

Tomato, mozzarella and basil arranged on a checked tablecloth
Vegetarian substitutes are available on both tours.

Where do they start and finish?

Eating Europe starts on Tiber Island and ends near Piazza di San Cosimato; Devour starts in Piazza di San Cosimato and ends at Piazza Trilussa.

Both end inside Trastevere, close to tram 8 and the bridges back to the centre.

Which should you book?

First night, families and pasta lovers: Eating Europe. Couples, wine lovers and budget-minded adults: Devour.

  • Travelling with kids: Eating Europe.
  • Mainly here for wine: Devour.
  • Gluten-sensitive (not celiac): Devour.
  • Want the most famous stops: Eating Europe, on departures with Da Enzo.
  • Lowest price: Devour, especially its shorter 6:15 slot.

Made up your mind? Check dates before your evenings fill up.

Check dates for the Twilight Trastevere Food Tour

Frequently asked questions

Is Eating Europe or Devour better in Rome?

Both rate 4.9. Eating Europe's Twilight tour is longer with a pasta course and suits families; Devour's Trastevere at Sunset is cheaper and wine-led for adults.

Can you do both tours?

Yes, on different evenings; they visit different stops. Each is a full dinner, so never on the same night.

Which tour is cheaper?

Devour's Trastevere at Sunset is from $88 on Viator, against $121 for the Twilight tour.

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Choose your evening

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.

Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe

Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe

★ 4.9 6,598 reviews · 4 hours

  • 6 to 7 tastings with local wines, prosecco or a spritz
  • Sit-down pasta course (amatriciana or cacio e pepe) with wine pairing
  • Pizza, supplì and Roman street food, then artisan gelato
From$121per personCheck dates
Trastevere at Sunset Food & Wine Tour

Trastevere at Sunset Food & Wine Tour

★ 4.9 732 reviews · 3.5 hours

Six drinks and a sit-down dinner at five local spots

From$88per personCheck dates
Secret Food Tours: Trastevere by Evening

Secret Food Tours: Trastevere by Evening

★ 4.9 380 reviews · 3.5 hours

Two pastas, zucchini flowers and a secret dish

From$100per personCheck dates

Plan your date before you go

Six or seven tastings, a sit-down pasta course, Roman wine and gelato with a group of 12, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the Twilight Trastevere Food Tour