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The Legendary Tenor Enrico Caruso and the Hills of Florence

A singular experience at the Museum of Enrico Caruso and the Park of Villa Caruso.

Villa Caruso is a 16th century historic home originally belonging to the Pucci family. The legendary tenor purchased and moved to the property in1906 and lived there until his death in 1921.

The Villa is positioned in an immense park of eight hectares complete with statues of the Baroque period, an Italian garden, and olive groves. It is a gem burrowed among the Florentine hills.

The unique Museum, located inside the villa, consists of an extraordinary collection of memorabilia that offers insight into the life of this exceptional artist with the opportunity to listen to his inimitable and unique voice.

The visit to the Museum and the Park of one of Italy’s most famous celebrities promises to be a veritable and emotional experience.

Details

  • Available: daily except Mondays, Tuesdays, January 1, Easter Day, May 1, June 2, August 15, November 1, December 25, December 26
  • Duration: approximately 2 hours
  • When: subject to the hours of operation of the villa as follows:
    - March 1 to May 31
    Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm / 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    - June 1 to August 31
    Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm / 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    - September 1 to October 31
    Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm / 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    - November 1 to February 28
    Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Meeting point: the tour can begin wherever is convenient for you. The guide can meet you directly at the villa or at an additional cost, the guide can meet you in the historic center, at the train or bus station, or your hotel if it is located in the historic center of Florence. It is also possible to be met elsewhere.

Price

PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF BOOKING

  • Tour cost with a local specialized guide for 1 – 10 people: € 160.00

ON-THE-SPOT PAYMENT

  • Entrance fees per person: € 5.00

Note

  • The villa can be reached by public transportation. You can also use your own or a rental vehicle. Should you not have transportation and prefer not to use public transportation, we would be happy to arrange it for you.