
Second hand bookstores to lose yourself in, hidden haunts and the oldest cafe in Italy.
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
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!
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Francesca was great. She arrived early to pick me up from my hostel. She was really careful to show me special places while giving me an insight into how it feels to truly love Rome, to understand the ways it became what we see and experience today. I enjoyed every bit of it.
Show moreAndreea 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.
Show moreHaving 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.
Show moreI 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!
Show moreDiscovering unusual places in Rome. beautiful, a tour with Luca who transmitted his love for this beautiful city . I recommend it
Show moreClaudio was an excellent guide! We saw things we had never seen before on our previous trips to Rome. He made the experience so fun and interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and I highly recommend it.
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