Villa Reale di Marlia: Park & Museums Entry Ticket + Audio Guide Tickets at Villa Reale di Marlia

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A historic 16-hectare estate near Lucca featuring the oldest Green Theater in Europe, Empire-style apartments, and the collections of Countess Mimì Pecci Blunt.

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Villa Reale di Marlia is a historic residence and parkland attraction near Lucca, set approximately 7 km from the city centre and accessible from Florence. The estate covers 16 hectares of formal gardens and grounds that include the oldest Green Theater in Europe, the Lemon Garden, the Water Theater, the Spanish Garden, and Pan's Grotto, an ancient nymphaeum. Entry tickets include a downloadable multilingual audio guide app and a site map, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace across an estimated two-hour visit.

Inside the Villa Reale, the apartments of Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi offer a notable example of Empire style architecture, while the Palazzina dell'Orologio houses the collections of Countess Mimì Pecci Blunt, including a room dedicated to Pope Leo XIII. The audio guide covers both the park and the interior rooms, providing historical context throughout. Wheelchair access is available across the site. For visitors combining this with a broader itinerary, the estate pairs well with other Florence attractions given its position in the Tuscan region. Tickets cover park entry, museum access, and the audio guide app download; guided tours and food are not included.

Why you'll love it

Explore 16 hectares of formal gardens and historic grounds
Visit the oldest Green Theatre in Europe on the estate
See the Water Theatre, Lemon Garden and Pan's Grotto
Audio guide app and site map included with every ticket
Self-guided visit with an estimated two hours to explore
Historic villa set 7 km from Lucca city centre

What's included

Entry ticket
Downloadable audio guide app
Map

Guided tour
Food and drinks

Good to know

Know before you go: Arrival and timing
Allow around two hours to take in both the park and the villa interiors at a comfortable pace. Download the audio guide app to your device before you arrive, and collect your map at the entrance so you can plan your route around the 16 hectares of grounds from the start. Arrive in good time before you intend to begin, as the site is spread across a large area and the entrance is at Via Fraga Alta 2.
Getting around the venue
The visit covers outdoor parkland as well as indoor apartment rooms and the Palazzina dell'Orologio, so wear comfortable, flat shoes suited to walking on garden paths. The audio guide is multilingual and works alongside the printed map to help you navigate between the main areas independently. Food and drinks are not included, so consider bringing a bottle of water, particularly in warmer months.
During your visit
As with most historic houses and gardens, please keep noise to a considerate level in the villa interiors and follow any instructions from staff regarding photography inside the rooms. Keep the audio guide at a volume that does not disturb other visitors.
Cancellation policy: These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Frequently asked

What is Villa Reale di Marlia: Park & Museums Entry Ticket + Audio Guide?

This ticket gives you access to the 16-hectare historic park and the museums of Villa Reale di Marlia, one of Italy's most significant historic residences located 7 km from Lucca. You can explore landmarks including the oldest Green Theater in Europe, the Lemon Garden, the Water Theater, the Spanish Garden, and Pan's Grotto, as well as the Empire-style apartments of Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi and the collections of Countess Mimì Pecci Blunt in the Palazzina dell'Orologio. A downloadable audio guide app and a map are included to help you navigate the site.

How long does a visit to Villa Reale di Marlia take?

A visit typically takes around 2 hours.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes park and museum entry, a downloadable audio guide app, and a map. Guided tours and food and drinks are not included.

Where is Villa Reale di Marlia and how do I get there?

The meeting point is Via Fraga Alta 2, at Villa Reale di Marlia, which is situated 7 km from Lucca in Tuscany. Lucca is well connected by train from Florence and Pisa, and the villa can be reached from Lucca by taxi or local bus.