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FYI - Walks of Italy no longer gives RS discount

Howdy all. The RS guidebook for Italy 2022 and my Mediterranean cruise port book (which is a bit older), list different discount codes for Walks of Italy. Neither of the codes worked when I tried to use them. I called and they said they were no longer giving a RS discount. Don't see this in the book updates section of the website. So I thought I'd try and save everyone else some time trying to get this to work.

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That’s interesting! I was able to use the RS discount very recently. On March 6, I used their online chat on the website to inquire about 10% off for a Premium Colosseum Tour on April 26. They immediately sent a payment link with 10% off!

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RJN, I just booked two tours with Walks of Italy, and got the 10% discount by using the online chat while booking. Thanks to the Forum friend who gave this tip recently.

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Jane,
I did see a discount code if you book 2 tours. That wasn't a Rick Steves discount code. Did they give you the one from the book?

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RJN, no, they said they don't give the RS discount any longer. Here's part of the chat (lightly edited to remove some garbled text):

( 14s ) Alysha C: Thank you for visiting Walks/Devour!
My name is Alysha.
How can I assist you?
( 44s ) Jane: I'm booking a Florence food tour. Is there a discount code for Rick Steves travelers?
( 1m 3s ) Alysha C: Hi, let me check for you!
( 2m 7s ) Alysha C: No, we don't have a discount code for Rick Steves.
( 2m 23s ) Alysha C: However, if you need a tour we can offer 10% off once you have booked.
( 2m 43s ) Jane: Sounds good. What if we book more than one tour?
( 3m 8s ) Alysha C: It will be 10% off all of it, I believe.
( 4m 18s ) Jane: OK, let me choose dates. Then I just book? Will I automatically be offered the 10% then, or will I need to check back with you to request it?
( 4m 50s ) Alysha C: You will need to reach back out to us for the 10%.
( 5m 45s ) Jane: OK, thank you. Before or after I give the credit card number? I'm definitely planning to book at least one, probably 2 tours.
( 5m 46s ) Alysha C: After.
( 6m 14s ) Jane: OK, thanks, Alysha. I'll go choose dates and book now. Thank you!
( 6m 29s ) Alysha C: No worries, take care!

As it happens, I did book two tours, and had to call the chat feature back up BEFORE I actually gave the credit card info.

Here's that chat:

( 11s ) Florencia L: Thank you for visiting Walks/Devour!
My name is Florencia.
How can I assist you?
( 1m 10s ) Jane: Hi, I'm trying to book two florence tours, but cannot get the reservation policy and terms of service to load. I don't want to accept them if I can't read them first.
( 2m 3s ) Jane: Oh, wait. I found them!
( 2m 16s ) Florencia L: Wonderful!
( 2m 23s ) Florencia L: Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
( 2m 43s ) Jane: When do I request the 10% discount?
( 3m 42s ) Florencia L: Are you using a promo code?
( 4m 41s ) Jane: No but someone with whom I just chatted (Alysha?) said I can ask for a discount after booking, but the terms of service says discount must be applied before service.
( 5m 50s ) Florencia L: Correct! The booking would have to be done by an agent through chat or phone call. I am more than happy to get you booked and apply the discount.
( 6m 11s ) Florencia L: What date and tour are you interested in?

It went smoothly from there. I was indeed told the 10% discount would apply with only one tour, but you have to ask for it via the chat feature (lower right hand corner of the screen - at least on our laptop.)

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Ok. Thank you for the detailed explanation. :-)

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6552 posts

RJN, I thought that would cover all the bases! Lol.

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I was able to get the 10% discount when booking through the chat. But the link they give you to confirm the booking and pay, is through City Experience. Is this where everybody else was rerouted as well? I just wanted to make sure it was legit.

Thank you,

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I just chatted directly with Walks of Italy this morning. They said that RickWalksRome was the former code but they thought it was now invalid. I tried it and it indeed did not work. I now will ask if they can apply the 10% that you talk about.