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Free tour

The Secrets of Lucca. . Endless anecdotes and curiosities

4.22
Acceptable (92 ratings)
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 booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish 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


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 have a sign saying: Secret Lucca.
1
Outside visit
Ufficio turistico
2
Outside visit
Piazza San Michele
3
Outside visit
Napoleon Square
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.22
Acceptable (92 ratings)
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By category
Professionalism
4.51
Fun
3.89
Expression
4.09
Quality
4.21
Route
4.27

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 tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.

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