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4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable approach, making every interaction pleasant and informative. People frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the products and services, noting the delicious food and drinks, as well as the authentic and well-organized experiences. The locations visited are often described as beautiful and non-touristy, adding to the overall positive sentiment. However, some customers mentioned that certain tours concluded earlier than advertised. A few other people also felt that the food offered on some tours was too heavy or street-food oriented for their taste, and occasionally wished for more beverage options to accompany the dishes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We throughly enjoyed our Friday night group Italian street food tour. Our lovely, knowledgeable guide was welcoming and friendly. There’s something special about enjoying the authentic, high... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughters and I booked a cooking class, Pasta making class with nonna, while in Roma. It was easy to find. Located inside a gorgeous restaurant and we were greeted by the kindest, most warm-hearted... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Experiences with Local Aromas! We did several foodie experiences with Local Aromas in Rome, Florence and Tuscany, and had an amazing time on each tour. We sampled incredible food and drin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We (grandmother, daughter, granddaughter) just experienced the most brilliant 5AM-8AM tour with our guide, Christian, that you organized for us. Absolutely fabulous!! The Spanish Steps were co... See more

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Local Aromas is an Italian food & wine experiences company based in Italy. Join our cooking classes, food tours, wine tastings, olive oil tastings, private events, customized experiences, and corporate foodie events in Italy. Subscribe to Casa Local Aromas, your (online!) home in Italy, and learn to cook, eat, drink, and enjoy life like an Italy. 100% Made in Italy with ♥


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A must do experience

Myself and my partner went on the street food tour on our first day in Rome and enjoyed it thoroughly. The tour took us not only to various spots with great food but through pints of local culture and history which was most informative and welcome. Loved the suppli
Thank you to Eric and Julia for their time and were extremely welcoming - will definitely look of other tours for future visits

8 June 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Keith, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you managed to fit in this tour on your very first day! It just gives you a great oversight of what to expect during your time in Italy.

Did you go back for another supplì???

We look forward to having you back with us!
Grazie
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly highly recommend!

So much fun! We highly recommend Local Aromas! Benedetta and christina were amazing!! This will definitely be one of our highlights on this trip! We highly recommended the cooking class especially if you want a little taste of Italy! Learn a little while being interactive with your friends and family! Lovely lovely! Great wine and olive oil! Grazi! (One of our favorite meals!)😉

4 June 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Mary! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed learning, cooking, and of course, eating all the delicious flavors of Italy that you prepared with Cristina. Great wine and olive oil truly make everything better, right? 🍷🌿

Grazie mille for your glowing feedback and for making us a highlight of your trip! 😊 We can't wait to welcome you back.

A huge big Italian hug
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I did the 4 pasta cooking…

My wife and I did the 4 pasta cooking class with Cristina. She greeted us in front of her beautiful home and showed us around. We began by making tiramisu from scratch. She then served local wine and charcuterie while we relaxed on her porch. After, she walked us through the 4 traditional pastas and we cooked (and ate!) each. They were delicious and she made it a fun and educational experience. I recommend this to anyone looking to learn more about traditional Roman cuisine and have a great night out. Thanks Cristina!

29 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Wow! We're so happy to hear about your wonderful experience in the 4 pasta cooking class with Cristina!

Her home is beautiful and so welcoming and sipping wine on the porch is quite special! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed every bite and had fun learning along the way.

Thank you for recommending us! I am sure Cristina had just as much fun sharing her love for Roman cuisine with you.

If you're ever in the mood for more delicious adventures, you can always count on us!

Grazie mille for your kind words and for being a part of our culinary family! 😊

Ciao ciao,
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best part of our Rome vacation!

The best part of our vacation in Rome! Highly recommend. We did the pizza and gelato tour and it was the best food we had all trip.

18 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Wow, what an amazing compliment! 🌟 We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the pizza and gelato tour was the best part of your vacation in Rome! 🍕🍦

There's nothing quite like savoring authentic pizza and delicious gelato, and we're so glad we could make your trip extra special with the best food you had all trip. Your high recommendation means the world to us!

Grazie mille for joining us and for your wonderful words. We hope to see you again for more tasty adventures in the future! 😊

Ciao ciao,
The Local Aromas Team 💕

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you love pasta: Do this!

Crisitina gave us a very warm welcome at her home. The cooking class was very exciting, we learned to cook 5 dishes (4 pasta and tiramisu) all with great result, the one even more tasty than the other. Now we can take the Rome cuisine home with pride.
Grazie mile Crisitina

25 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Ciao Peter!!! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to read that you enjoyed the cooking class with Cristina. She is amazing! You can now bring a taste of Rome into your own kitchen with all that you have learned! GRAZIE! Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Experience with Great Guide and Food!

My wife and I recently did the Rome food tour and had a great time! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and took us to some great spots that we otherwise would have missed. The food and drink were excellent and plentiful such that if you complete the tour you should not need dinner reservations. Excellent experience!

20 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Ciao Kevin! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you and your wife had a fantastic time on the Rome food tour with Sara. It's great to know that our guide made your tour enjoyable and that you discovered some hidden gems along the way. We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and drinks – sounds like you got a real taste of Rome! Grazie! Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very memorable Rome experience

We did the Rome Street Food Walking Tour on our first day in Rome and it did not disappoint. Our guide was very friendly, passionate and informative and we learned lots about Italian food, culture and history. Was a really good activity for us to do first before venturing off on our own the rest of our time in Rome. We also enjoyed the food and drink we tried. Thank you for the great experience! Would definitely do again when we visit again.

11 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Ciao Trevor! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Rome Street Food Walking Tour. Benedetta is all you said! Friendly, super passionate, and very knowledgeable. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Rome! Grazie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We took the early morning tour of Rome…

We took the early morning tour of Rome with Francisco. It was both entertaining and educational. His knowledge and passion for Rome and its history was exceptional. A hight of our Raman experience.

24 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Hello Brian and Joanne,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the early morning tour with Francesco. The tour is amazing and Francesco is so passionate about his city! We're honored to be a highlight of your Roman adventure and we hope to see you again on your next visit!

Grazie,
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our sunrise tour of Rome was amazing

Our sunrise tour of Rome was amazing, Rome at dawn was the best way to take in the city. Francisco is a gem, best tour guide ever. Thank you so much. 😘

24 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Hello Lisa,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to read that you enjoyed the Sunrise Tour of Rome. Experiencing the city at dawn truly is magical. Francisco will be delighted to know he made such a positive impression. We hope to see you again on your next visit!😘

Baci
Benedetta

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aloha from Hawaii - Fantastic Tour!

Aloha from Hawaii! Did a tour with these ladies and they did not disappoint. Absolutely FANTASTIC! Got up early for the tour with ZERO people and it was so worth it!

Mahalo!

16 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Ciao from Rome! 🌺 Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had an amazing time on the tour. Getting up early to experience the city without the crowds is definitely worth it. We hope to see you again on your next adventure!😊

Ciao,
Valeria

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The meeting of Benny was awesome

The meeting of Benny was awesome. It was a great surprise from my wife. And to have Benny as our host for the wine and cheese tasting was phenomenal. The way everything was introduced and what makes one cheese and what wine different from the others was phenomenal. I highly recommend her and her sister and the company and the restaurant that we attended for this. The food was outstanding. The service was exceptional, bon appétit

20 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

David! I had such a wonderful time with you and your lovely wife! It was such a delightful evening and I am so happy I was able to make you fall in love with Italian Cheese and Wine 😊 I cant' wait to see you again in June! Baci baci ♥️ Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Tasting experience

Last night we did a Wine, Cheese & Cold cut tasting experience with Benny! She and I corresponded for a couple of months, leading up to our visit, planning this as a surprise for my Italian born husband. The experience far exceeded my expectations!!! We had an amazing 3 hours with Benny….it was an unforgettable experience!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

20 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Ciao Diane,
Thank you so much for your glowing review! I am so happy that the surprise that we carefully planned for so long (and tried to keep it a secret from your husband), turned out to be an unforgettable evening. I had a wonderful time. You and Dave are delightful and I cannot wait to see you again in June!
Baci Baci!♥️♥️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Discovering Rome at Sunrise

Discovering Rome early in the morning with no crowds really makes a huge difference. Our guide Marco was awesome and gave great explanations and historical facts. Definitely would recommend this tour on the first day so that you can discover Rome while knowing what you’re looking at!

19 May 2024
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Dear Rosalie,

Thank you for sharing your experience! The Sunrise Tour is extraordinary and Marco is great! Enjoying Rome when no one is around has this mystic and magical feel to it. Grazie for sharing!
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don’t miss this Aperitivo Experience!

Everything about our Aperitivo Experience was incredible, the drinks, the food, and the wonderful places we went to. Above everything though, was our guide Eric, who was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also so much fun to get to know! At the end of the tour, he even brought us to one of his favorite restaurants and got us a table on a very busy night. I can’t wait to book another experience when we are in Italy again.

13 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Ciao Dani! Grazie mille for the wonderful review! 🌟 We're thrilled you enjoyed every moment of your Aperitivo Experience with us. 🍹🍴

Eric is indeed a gem! We're so happy he added that extra sparkle to your tour. He took you to his favorite restaurant? That is a treat!!

We can't wait to welcome you back for more fun, flavors, and fantastic memories next time you're in Italy. Until then, saluti and arrivederci!
Ciao
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wine and Negroni Experience

Fadi is an excellent guide and is very knowledgeable about the architecture and history of Florence. He brought us to a wonderful wine bar with a truffle focused menu before bringing us to the house of Negroni where the drink was invented. We had a wonderful night, ate and drank well, and learned a lot!

8 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Negroni and truffles... that sounds like a wonderful evening in Florence! 😜 We are so happy to read you had such an amazing time with Fadi. He is a superstar! Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We really appreciate it! Ciao! Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very enjoyable experience

Benny was wonderful! She was friendly, fun and eager to share her knowledge. We loved her stories and humor but most of all her accent! Highly recommend! We made many memories today with Benny and a new friend! Todd and Jill

5 May 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

That is sooo nice of you to say! GRAZIE! I am so happy that you enjoyed your time together with me! I love what I do and sharing Italian food and food culture is the best thing in the world!! HUGS from Rome, hugs from me and kisses to both! Ciao, Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carla was wonderful and made the class…

Carla was wonderful and made the class so fun! We can’t wait to use the recipes when we get home!

5 May 2024
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Hello Erin! Thank you so much for your kind words! Carla is fun and I am so happy to hear you had a great time! Enjoy the recipes and welcome to the family!! Grazie, Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Experience of a Lifetime!

This was on the of the absolute highlights of our 2 week trip to Italy. Our tour guide, Francesco, was incredible! He was so knowledgeable about Rome and all of the sites that we visited. He weaved in the past with how the sites are currently used. We were able to see EVERYTHING before others even thought about waking up. With how busy Rome gets, this was invaluable and allowed us to use our 2 days in Rome more wisely. Would encourage anyone to take advantage of this sunrise tour opportunity!

27 April 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Payton! I am sooo happy to read this review. Love that you loved it! And knowing that it was one of the highlights of your entire trip to Italy just makes us beyond happy!! Francesco is indeed amazing.

Thank you for sharing your glowing review, and we couldn't agree more—our Sunrise tour is an opportunity not to be missed by anyone. Grazie for your kind words and recommendation!
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Local Aromas tours are a must do when visiting Rome.

We booked an evening wine and food tour with local aromas as we had previously booked with them and had a fantastic experience. It was the first visit to Rome for our two friends travelling with us and we thought it would be a perfect introduction for them.
We thoroughly enjoyed our few hours with our guide Eric who was so knowledgeable We learnt lots about local food and wine, visiting places we would not have found ourselves. Walking the city at night learning about some of the history of the area was fascinating. Local aroma tours are a must do when visiting Rome.

26 April 2024
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Reply from Local Aromas

Hello Fin!

Welcome back and thank you for choosing us again! We're thrilled to read that your evening wine and food tour was another fantastic experience.

Eric is indeed a treasure of knowledge, and we're delighted that you discovered hidden culinary gems and soaked in the city's history together. Grazie for your kind words and for taking the time to write such a nice review!! See you again soon I hope!
Ciao!
Benny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking with Local Aromas is a must…

Booking with Local Aromas is a must while visiting Italy. The food tour Benny put together allowed us to taste the local cuisine and learn how to distinguish which establishments are frequented by locals versus tourists. We tasted some of the best food we ever ate and would have never known about if it was not for her. Our second evening consisted of an olive oil tasting (a must if you love to cook!) and an authentic Roman meal made by local chef Crisitina. All of our food was amazing, the information learned invaluable and most importantly, the company my husband and I shared (both evenings) is already one of our best shared memories. Benny is one of the most friendly and welcoming people my husband and I have ever met. She is the perfect person to be around if you are excited and open to learning about culture, having human experiences and wanting to stimulate your senses and creativity. I hope my future travels involve crossing paths with Local Aromas again! Thank you again for everything Benny!

18 April 2024
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Stacey... GRAZIE!!! Your words mean the world to me, and I am so grateful to have been a part of your journey. It was such a pleasure to meet 2 wonderful human beings like you and Nick!

Here's to hoping our paths cross again in your future travels! Grazie mille for your heartfelt review! And I hope to see you both very very soon!
♥️ Benny

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