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Rome for Readers: A Self-Guided Literary Tour

Rome, Italy
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Rome has drawn many of the world’s greatest writers and poets. Follow in their footsteps without the hassle of research using this affordable app. There’s no need to keep to a set start time or even complete the tour in one go. Simply drink in the words of Gogol, Dickens, Keats, Hans Christian Andersen, and more as you follow their footsteps from Terrazza del Pincio to Piazza Barberini.
  • See the homes, favorite cafés, and inspirations of famous writers in Rome
  • Hear extracts from their books, poems, letters, and more about the city
  • App works offline once downloaded, so there’s no need for expensive roaming
  • Perspective on the heart of the city is ideal for first-timers and veterans

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Passeggiata del Pincio
    Viale Gabriele D'Annunzio, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

    This tour starts at Terrazza del Pincio. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

  • Fontana del Tritone
    P.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

    This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Fontana del Tritone on Piazza Barberini.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 02/12/2025 - 05/08/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Piazza del Popolo (Pass By)

Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte hotel (Pass By)

Antico Caffè Greco (Pass By)

Hotel d'Inghilterra Roma - Starhotels Collezione (Pass By)

Piazza Mignanelli (Pass By)

Piazza Di Spagna (Pass By)

Babington's Tea Room (Pass By)

Keats-Shelley House (Pass By)

Spanish Steps (Pass By)

Piazza Barberini (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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