The Secrets of Lucca. . Endless anecdotes and curiosities
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!
Pickup
In front of the Tourist Office. Piazzale Verdi. The guide will have a sign saying: Secret Lucca.
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