Rome for literature lovers: private & personalized
Rome, Italy
3 hours (Approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Rome’s historic monuments and romantic piazzas have inspired many of the world’s literary greats. On this tour, venture off the typical tourist trail with a local guide and follow in the footsteps of Byron, Keats, Goethe, and more. Your tour itinerary can be personalized to match your literary tastes, but popular stops include the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, Goethe’s House, Antico Caffè Greco, and the Protestant Cemetery.
- Peek inside the former homes of Goethe, Keats, and Shelley
- Customizable tour: visit sites relating to your favorite writers
- Hassle-free pickup from your central Rome hotel
- Gain local insight and book recommendations from a private guide
What's Included
3 hours with a local
Private and personalized experience
Pick-up from your accommodation (within a reasonable distance- hooray!)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Food and drinks
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Explore Rome's literary neighborhoods with a host who is a fellow book lover. Experience the same ecstatic feeling Stendhal had in Florence when you explore Rome’s rich literary history.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Admission Ticket Free
See the former homes of famous authors who once lived in Rome or visit the Goethe’s House in Via Del Corso
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Admission Ticket Free
See the places that have inspired incredible writers and the spots that have featured in famous novels. Visit the Keats-Shelley Memorial House located beside the Spanish Steps.
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Admission Ticket Free
Enjoy a coffee at the Antico Caffé Greco - you could be sitting where Byron once sat!
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Admission Ticket Free
Chat about your favorite books with your host and get recommendations for other bookshops and places to visit or stroll through the Protestant Cemetery in Rome’s Ostiense Neighborhood
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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