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Free tour

The Secrets of Lucca... Endless anecdotes and curiosities

4.13
Acceptable(125)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
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Registered on 17 August 2019
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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!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Secret Lucca : In this little gem of Tuscany, we'll discover unusual places that have aroused the curiosity of countless visitors over the centuries, from intellectuals and aristocrats to common folk. We'll depart from Piazzale Verdi and quickly reach the Church of San Paolino, where the patron saint will amaze us with the legend of his miracles. The second stop is Piazza Cittadella, where Giacomo Puccini, Italy's most beloved musician, awaits us to tell some very peculiar anecdotes from his life. A little further on stands the Church of San Michele, with its façade adorned with mysterious figures.
and decorative heads wants to describe a truly disturbing and enigmatic page of history.
We'll pass Piazza Napoleone , where we'll meet an extraordinary woman who won the hearts of the people of Lucca: Elisa Baciocchi . When possible, we'll enter her palace. We'll walk together along Via Fillungo, which will lead us straight to the Clock Tower, which will tell us the incredible story of Lucida Mansi, Lucca's black widow , who used her beauty as a weapon to earn eternity. Finally, we'll visit the square in front of the Cathedral of San Martino to understand and appreciate the great legend of the Holy Face, which still today attracts and captivates the attention of thousands of pilgrims from around the world.
We will also head towards the imposing and grandiose city walls , the most grandiose and colossal military work of all time, which influenced all the military fortresses in Europe from 1500 to 1700 due to its structure and magnificence.
A truly breathtaking journey that will make you fully appreciate the grandeur of this one-of-a-kind city.
End of the Tour : 2 hours. Itinerary: 1 S..Paolino Church 2 Puccini House 3 Facade of S. Michele 4 Piazza Napoleone 5 Ducal Palace 6 Cathedral of S. Martino 7 Walls of S. Colombano (Panoramic view).

Important information for travellers:
- Minimum number of participants 7
Walkers who wish to cancel a tour confirmed by us must cancel no later than 24 hours before the tour begins. We only accept cash, no electronic money. Thank you. Additional charges apply only for the use of headphones (for more than 12 people) .


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, 1, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
In front of the Tourist Office. Piazzale Verdi. The guide will be holding a sign that says: Secret Lucca.
1
Outside visit
Ufficio turistico
2
Outside visit
Piazza San Michele
3
Outside visit
Piazza Napoleone
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.13
Acceptable(125)
Generic
65
35
12
4
9
By category
Professionalism
4.42
Fun
3.90
Communication
4.09
Quality
4.17
Route
4.23

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 8 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
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