Explore Villa Reale of Marlia in Lucca
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Alessia - The Wanderlust Tour Guide
Experience details
Destination
Florence
Category
Art & culture tours
Duration
3 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
English • Français • Español • Português
Highlights
- Family friendly
What's included
Entrance tickets • Private guide • Kids join for free
Here’s an overview of your tour
Located a few kilometers far from Lucca, Villa Reale was the summer residence of Elisa Baciocchi, Napoleon's sister and Princess of Lucca between 1805 and 1814. The Villa has been closed for several years and after 5 years of restoration is now open to visitors in all its beauty!
We will start our guided tour from the splendid garden that surrounds the villa and that is commonly considered as the most beautiful garden in Tuscany. We will find out its various environments from the splendid Spanish Garden to the mysterious Grotto dedicated to the god Pan, we will walk along the Camellias Alley to reach the scenic lake from which you will enjoy a wonderful view of the villa. We will admire the beautiful Lemons Garden and then discover one of the most unique section of Villa Reale's garden, the Green Theater, home to theater performances at the time of Princess Elisa Baciocchi.
Afterwards we will enter the sumptuous rooms of the Villa, decorated with elegant Empire Style furniture and beautiful artworks. Walking through the Princess' bedroom, her library and the balroom will discover the world of Elisa Baciocchi, a smart Princess with a strong leadership attitude, but who also loved parties, balls and games! A fascinating journey in the mind of a brilliant woman!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Villa Reale di MarliaVilla Reale
Visit the interior (Elisa's Bedroom, Library, Bathroom, Main room, Games Room, Balroom, Terrasse, Dining Room)Villa Reale's Garden
Visit the different sections of the garden (Spanish Garden, Lemons Garden, Camellias Alley, Water Theater, Green Theater, English style garden, the Grotto)
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Alessia
The Wanderlust Tour Guide
Alessia5.04 reviewsI speakEnglish • Français • Español • Português
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Entrance tickets
- Private guide
- Kids join for free
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Perfect for a family
"We had a great time with Alessia seeing the city and learning more about it. Our daughter (7) was engaged the whole time and enjoyed the scavenger hunt along the way. Alessia was super knowledgeable ...
- 5.0
Great Tour
"A very nice, and knowledgeable guide. Managed our time and the crowds very well!"
- 5.0
Alessia was awesome!
"We had a wonderful tour with Alessia! It was a highlight of our time in Florence. Very informative and she made it very kid friendly. Plus we LOVED that side of the city! "
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Our local for this tour
Alessia - The Wanderlust Tour Guide
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