Private tour in Lucca Paola M
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Buongiorno and grazie for your visit to my city: Lucca! Choose a qualified tour guide and you will really have an unforgettable experience! I would like to tell you so many things about my Lucca: art, history, culture, daily life now and then, legends and reply to all your questions or at least I will try! To be an explorer and an independent traveler is so beautiful, but do not be a stranger in a strange land! It would be a pleasure to walk next to you in medieval alleys and narrow streets to make you feel a Tuscan insider even for a few hours. I'd love to take that challenge and you? Do you know the say "You realize you love something, only when you lose it"? Well, I was very lucky, I lived and worked abroad, traveled quite a bit to understand that I was completely in love with my Tuscan city and to share this passion with people from all around the world it is now my main job! I'm truly convinced that it couldn't be better! My local knowledge, my expertise and a big smile are the ingredients that will make your day in Lucca the best part of your holiday! Qualified Tourist Guide in Lucca and province Qualified Tour Leader I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Lucca doesn't shout. It doesn't have the Colosseum or the Uffizi. What it has is something rare: a full set of walls surrounding a well preserved medieval city. However, there still some Roman bones beneath what looks like a square. Then some lovely high streets with shops, last but not least a tower with trees growing out of the top. This is the tour for first-time visitors who want to leave Lucca with a great overview lead by a local that has many good stories to tell you, In two hours we'll cover the city's highlights at a pace that lets you stop, look up, ask questions and maybe taste also some local food. Whether you prefer to walk or cycle (bike rental available in town, approximately €5/hour), I'll adapt the route and pace to your group. Every tour is private — it's just us — so your questions, your interests and your curiosity drive where we go.
Paola M. was a wonderful tour guide during our brief stay in Lucca! She was personable and provided lots of interesting history and stories that allowed us to feel more connected to this beautiful city. She also directed us to a couple of delicious restaurants that hit the spot :) Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great tour guide!
Paola did a great intro to Lucca despite all the rain! Highly recommend!
Everything went like clockwork! Lucca is a wonderful historic town and I really enjoyed bicycling the ancient wall with Paola.
Paola was an excellent tour guide. She made Lucca come to life both in the past and in the present. She has a great upbeat personality and is fun to spend time with. I would highly recommend this tour of Lucca which had great history and many things to see.
Paola was great. The family loved the bike tour in Lucca. She even provided detailed guidance on how to drive into the city and avoid the ZTL cameras.
We can strongly recommend a tour with Paola in Lucca. Paola made a very interesting tour of Lucca for our family of six and kept it interesting for all age group (from 16-56 years). Very positive attitude with a good sense of humor. We got a great understanding of Lucca in a historical perspective. Thanks Paola
These will be some of the highlights - though the conversation along the way is often the best part: - you will climb the renaissance walls to get a full perspective of the city and of this incredible defensive system. Now one of the most loved public parks in Italy. - let's go in Lucca's heart: San Michael's square and its church with such an impressive decorated facade. - what about some window shopping and browsing on Via Fillungo, the high street? - then you will reach the Roman Amphithetear to learn the ancient past of the city. - Guingi Tower next, have you heard of flying trees? - Lucca has a treasure called the Holy Face, a wooden crucifix with a fascinating legend, let me tell you about that in front of the Saint Martin Cathedral. Any special request you may have, do not hesitate to ask.
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This basic tour can be done walking but also cycling. There are plenty of bikes rental shop in town. Please let me know before you like to do it by bike so that I can arrange it.
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Flexible — I can meet you at your hotel, your accommodation or any central point in Lucca. Please specify your preference at checkout. Shore excursion option available: I can arrange private transfer from your cruise port. Contact me to discuss.
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