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Bologna For Literature Lovers

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Bologna, Italy
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Bologna For Literature Lovers
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Overview

Discover Bologna through a literary lens on a 3-hour private walking tour. Follow your local guide to the city’s world renowned libraries, along with charming independent bookstores. Learn about the archeological site on which the university library stands today and see special spots in the city which inspired some of its most famous authors. Bookworms, history nuts, and Italophiles alike, are sure to find the personalized tour an enriching experience.
  • Have the personalized experience of a private tour
  • Experience Bologna through the eyes of a local
  • Get an intimate understanding of the local literary scene
  • See landmarks featured in famous books and films
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Private and personalised experience
3 hours with a Local Host
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
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Departure Point

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Traveler pickup is offered
Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch in order to finalise the meeting point details with you. We can arrange pick up from hotels and other locations in the centre of the city. Your meeting point must be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance. This is a walking experience, so your host will meet you on foot

Departure Time

Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
4/18/2019 - 12/31/2023
Monday - Sunday:08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY City Unscripted

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Bologna For Literature Lovers?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Bologna For Literature Lovers.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Bologna For Literature Lovers?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
See all safety measures taken by Bologna For Literature Lovers.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Bologna For Literature Lovers?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Bologna For Literature Lovers.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Bologna For Literature Lovers?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Bologna For Literature Lovers.
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What is the maximum group size during Bologna For Literature Lovers?
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This activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

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moshe h
, Sep 2018
Giacomo was very amicable The subject matter was not well defined in the tour.Not sure why the literary history was given as the name as it was not highlighted at all.
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