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Explore Villa Reale of Marlia in Lucca

  • 3 hours
  • Art Culture Tours
  • Florence
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Experience hosted by Alessia

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

The ideal tour for visitors looking for hidden gems off the beaten tracks! Immerse yourselves into a fascinating tour of the lavish Villa Reale and of the most beautiful garden of Tuscany!

Destination
Florence, Italy
Category
Art Culture Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Français, Español, Português
Included
  • Entrance tickets
  • Private guide

4 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover the fascinating history of Villa Reale.
  • Visit the interior of the Villa.
  • See the most beautiful garden of Tuscany.
  • Learn about the different garden styles.

What you can expect

Explore Villa Reale of Marlia in Lucca in Florence - 80ad626be63e94f19156a5dd8df701b7

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!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Alessia.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Villa Reale di Marlia - Florence to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Villa Reale

    Visit the interior (Elisa's Bedroom, Library, Bathroom, Main room, Games Room, Balroom, Terrasse, Dining Room)

  4. 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)

  5. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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I can personalize this tour for you

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Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Lana🇺🇸 United States
25 November 2024
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 and able to answer all our questions. She was also friendly and flexible. Highly recommend! Perfect for a family
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Diana🇺🇸 United States
7 October 2024
A very nice, and knowledgeable guide. Managed our time and the crowds very well!Great Tour
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Melissa🇺🇸 United States
18 June 2022
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! Alessia was awesome!
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Stéphane🇫🇷 France
4 August 2021
visiter florence peut être un challenge avec beaucoup de possibilités entre l’architecture et les monuments ou le contenu artistique des nombreux lieux ou musées. Pour bien comprendre tout cela il faut évidemment une bonne analyse de l’histoire et de la politique Pour cela alessia dispose de la culture et de la connaissance très approfondie de florence nos 3 heures nous ont permis de retenir et découvrir la ville je recommande chaleureusement cette expérience super visite avec alessia

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
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Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

More about me

I'm a licensed guide of Florence and Lucca with more than 15 years of experience. When I was a student I loved studying foreign languages, art and history so it was perfectly natural for me to become a Tour Leader and then a Tour guide! Florence is my home, my passion and my job. All my love for the history, art, good food and culture of my city is in every guided tour I give. I love sharing all that with my guests and taking care of them every second of our visit doing every tour with unrelenting passion and always a smile on my face!

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