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What you’ll do

Rome has captivated the imagination of writers and poets for centuries, which isn’t surprising when the city looks the way it does. You’ll join one of our local Rome hosts to uncover a world of romance, comedy, and drama as you weave through the streets which chronicle Rome’s literary past.

Discover the corners immortalized in classic novels and step back in time to when some of the most influential writers and poets walked cobbled streets as you peek into where they once lived.

Once your bookish appetite is satisfied, sit down for a cappuccino in Italy’s oldest cafe where Byron and Keats once sat, or explore a neighborhood where famous writers once lived - they tended to group together, you know?

But it’s not all in the past - you’ll discover the most charming independent bookstores along the way, where you could spend hours getting lost amongst antique, leather-bound volumes or perusing the shelves in a more modern spot where you can find contemporary writings on Rome.

We’d be surprised if you don’t leave with at least one book in hand!

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Explore Rome’s most literary neighbourhood with a host who is a fellow book lover
  • See the former homes of famous authors who once lived in Rome
  • Browse the unique bookstores in the city that only a book lover would know about; whether antique leather bound volumes, second hand books or modern musings are your thing, your host knows just the spot!
  • See the places that have inspired incredible writers and the spots that have featured in famous novels
  • Enjoy a coffee in Rome’s oldest coffee shop - you could be sitting where Byron once sat!
  • Chat about your favourite books with your host and get recommendations for other bookshops and places to visit

Things to know

What’s included

  • 3-hour experience
  • Private and personalised
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transport costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

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Reviews

    Andreea is simply extraordinary. On short notice she researched and designed a tour specific to my research interests... and proceeded to blow my mind with her knowledge and passion for the subject matter! I was so impressed by the insight and perspective she brought to multiple periods of Roman history and her remarkable synthesis of art, history, literature, and philosophy. I know I'll never forget the hours we spent together.

    November 2023

    Kari O

    Having someone to guide you around a city like Rome is the way to go. We saw churches and art that we would not have necessarily found on our own. Our guide was knowledgeable, easy to talk to and we had a great time.

    November 2019

    Donna C

    I booked the literature experience in Rome when I was travelling solo across the major cities in Italy. Letizia was fantastic. She graduated in Italian literature and shares my passion for English Romantic poets, we have so much in common! She showed me the paces which are special for her, like the Keats-Shelley Memorial House which is just right beside the Spanish Steps. I didn't know about this! I wish I had more time in Rome as Letizia spoke with passion about many places I couldn't visit in this occasion... I am booking my next flight to Rome asap and will book Letizia again, no doubt!

    June 2018

    Gabriella I

    Malin was very professional and showed us different kind of food and places where the locals eat in Hong Kong. We also got to experience traveling in the subway and star ferry. The food was really good and we had a wonderful time. Malin has a very friendly smile and made us feel very comfortable. She was also very accommodating because we wanted to see the symphony of lights and she made that possible she did a fantastic job.

    April 2024

    Humberto A

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