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The Secrets of Lucca. . Endless anecdotes and curiosities

Duration: 2h
Languages: German, English
Quality Verified Registered on August 17, 2019

The Free Tour was born in 2011, as the first free tour group in Florence; since then we offer varied tours and attractiveness of great quality. Authorized guides, national officers specialized in Florence and Tuscany. We are locals, graduates, food experts organized many years ago, as tour guides in Florence!

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Secret Lucca : in this little jewel of Tuscany we will discover unusual places that over the centuries have aroused the curiosity of many visitors, intellectuals, aristocrats and common people. We will start from Piazzale Verdi to soon reach the Church of San Paolino where the young Puccini took his first steps. The second step is towards Piazza Cittadella where the musician is waiting for us to tell some anecdotes about his life. A little further on stands the Church of S. Michele with its façade full of mysterious decorative heads.
We will pass Piazza Napoleone where we will meet an extraordinary woman who won the hearts of the people of Lucca, namely Elisa Baciocchi . We will walk together along Via Fillungo which will take us straight to the Clock Tower, which will tell us the incredible story of Lucida Mansi, the black widow of Lucca , who made her beauty the weapon to earn eternity. Finally, you cannot miss the square of the Cathedral of S. Martino for the great legend of the Holy Face . A truly breathtaking route that will make you fully appreciate the grandeur of this city. End of the Tour 2 hours and a half. Itinerary: 1 S. Paolino Church 2 Casa Puccini 3 Facade of S. Michele 4 Piazza Napoleone and Palazzo Ducale 5 S. Martino Cathedral 6 Walls of S. Colombano (Panoramic view).

Important information for travellers:
- Minimum number of participants 7
- If walkers wish to cancel the tour confirmed by us, they must cancel the tour no later than 24 hours before the start of the tour. PS We only accept cash, no electronic money. Thank you

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, 1, 55100 Luc...
    Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, 1, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
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    In front of the Tourist Office. Piazzale Verdi. The guide will have a sign saying: Secret Lucca.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Ufficio turistico
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Piazza San Michele
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Napoleon Square
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Cathedral of San Martino

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

4.30
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(101 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.55
Fun
3.96
Expression
4.11
Quality
4.23
Route
4.3
Luiza (3 Ratings)
São Paulo

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Travelled in group - Jun 2024
He made some pretty sexist jokes about historic women he mentioned. All the group had a hard time understanding his english, and he sent a message beforehand saying that the minimum pay should be 30 euros per person, which made us very disappointed since we did not enjoy the tour. It seemed he didn't even like the city of Lucca, he kept comparing it to Firenze and other cities, kind of talking down on Lucca, the city he was showing us. He also focused on telling stories that had nothing to do with the tour, some tales, and it was confusing
Katharine (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
A fabulous insight in to Lucca. A great way to see all of the important places and learn about the history in a fun way.
lisa (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Sergio,our guide,was great..he told us so many interesting things about Lucca..we were only there for one day and I felt that he'd taken us to all the most important sights
Christos (5 Ratings)
Vari

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Travelled in group - Jun 2024
Very professional and informative!
Ona Gàmiz (5 Ratings)
Haarlem

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Buen tour si estáis por Lucca. Se nota que al guia le apasiona lo que cuenta.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 8 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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