Living history experiences in Tuscany can be the most exciting ever tried, as you will be in first person reviving history and driving back in time.
Meet Maria Teresa Borbone or Paolina Bonaparte, famous princesses that lived in Tuscany and left many anecdotes and stories about their sojourns. Attend a Roman banquette and dress as a domina or senator by the Roman villa in Massaciuccoli. Dance on Verdi’s notes, wearing historical dresses in the fascinating frame of XVIIIth century villas.
Check out the dates of events and the possibility to join guided tours, private dinners or to organize a special living history experience for your party.
Historical guided tours in villas
Meet Maria Teresa di Savoia in Borbone
The guided tour takes place in a noble villa, that once belonged to the Bourbon’s family, where Maria Teresa lived for many years and spend their summer vacations. She will show you around the villa, describing the beauty of its art and architecture, as well as introducing your to his daily life, including the cuisine and the music of the time. A special experience that will alert all your senses.
Meet Paolina Bonaparte
Paolina lived in Lucca for a few years during Napoleon’s domain in the area and was forced to spend 3 months in a villa in the countryside, when he escaped from Elba island, where he had been exiled. She has left many stories of her short but intense life, including some love affairs with a local music composer or the time. A great chance to get to know this passionate character from close and touch the beauty of her former dwelling.
Meet The Romans
Every day, Romans populate the shore of the Massaciuccoli lake, where the Venuleii family used to live at the time of August. You will be able to touch ancient pieces of glass, clay or bronze belonging to those times along with a description of life and customs of Romans.
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Rates
Min 4 pax -
Days
Every day upon reservation -
Starting time
6PM -
Return Time
11PM -
Included
Seated dinner in the frescoed room in historical villaLiving history experience -
Not Included
Transport