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Calci

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Calci, along the Pisan Mountain, is a village at the foot of the Verruca peak. A walk from the Medieval parish church to the 14th Century Chartreuse to discover the center of the little town crossed by the Zambra stream. The wonderful Chartreuse, no longer in use by the monks, is divided into two spaces: one is dedicated to the visit of the building itself, including the church, the large and the small cloister, the refectory, the Grand Ducal apartments… where we can imagine the monks’ lives. The second space, that originally housed the granary, the oil mill… contains the Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa.

A 15-minute walk through olive trees takes us to another monastery, abandoned, which dates back to the 13th Century: Nicosia.

Since 2009 we have done La Via Erbosa, a theatre itinerary inspired by the elements of nature, the characters who lived in these places, like Mario Della Luna, Sciù Sciù the lion, Ugo da Fagiano who founded the monastery of Nicosia… The territory is rich in legends too, like the one about the water of Sant’Agata. For a fairytale-like itinerary, between art and nature, ask for La Via Erbosa, suitable for kids and adults.

Guided tour at the Chartreuse

The Carthusian monastic complex was constructed in the 14th Century, but the 18th Century was extensively renovated, this is why different styles are mixed together in a continuous game of art and optical illusions. We will discover where and how the monks lived, deep into the spirituality of this great place.

Guided tour at the Natural History Museum

The collection started in the 16th Century as a Wunderkammer, and it never stopped developing: it is kind of a museum within the museum where we discover the evolution of the scientific museology. Corridors of mammals, reptiles, whales, dinosaurs, minerals… and the history of the territory. Lots of stories in this museum!

Tour category:

Walking Tour

Museum

Tag:

Art, history, natural history, nature, culture, territory

Pets: due to the type of exhibitions and to the numerous children who might be afraid, it is possible to bring pets inside the Museum as long as they are held by their owners or kept in a suitable container.

Opening time

  • The Museum is open over the whole year, except 25 December.
  • On the 1st of January, the Museum opens at 15.00.
  • Winter opening time (1 October – 31 May):
  • Monday to Saturday: 9.00 – 19.00
  • Sunday and public holiday: 9.00 – 20.00
  • Summer opening time (1 June – 30 September):
  • Every day: 10.00 – 20.00

Fee

  • Groups up to 10 people: : € 140,00
  • Groups of 11 to 25 people: € 130,00 + € 2,00 ogni persona in più.
  • For groups of over 45 people, we recommend requesting a second guide.

Other Fees

Entrance Fee Chartreuse

  • Full Ticket: € 5.00
  • Reduced Ticket:  € 2.50
  • Timetable: variable and limited. It is necessary to book in advance.

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Entrance Fee Natural History Museum – Admission to Permanent exhibitions

  • Full ticket:  € 8.00
  • Reduced ticket (6-18 years and over 65): € 4.00
  • Family (1 adult + 1 child): € 8.00
  • Discount agreements with organizations* (Socio Coop, ICOM, EduMusei, CTT Nord, Caravanbacci, Forze Armate, Gruppi): € 7.00
  • Museums and Parks agreements**(Acquario di Livorno, Parco Gallorose, Palazzo Blu, Mura di Pisa): € 6.00

Free for children under 6 years, students and employees of the University of Pisa, students with the card “Studente Della Toscana”, group guides, disabled people and their assistant, Calci’s inhabitants, Tourist guides, Nature & Walking Guides (with a badge).

Admission to Aquarium and Temporary exhibition

  • Full ticket:  € 8.00
  • Reduced ticket (6-18 years and over 65): € 4.00
  • Family (1 adult + 1 child):€ 8.00
  • Museums and Parks agreements**(Acquario di Livorno, Parco Gallorose, Palazzo Blu, Mura di Pisa): € 6.00

Free for children under 6 years, disabled people and their assistant.

Admission to Permanent exhibitions, Aquarium and Temporary exhibition “Volcanoes”:

  • Full ticket:  € 14.00
  • Reduced ticket (6-18 years and over 65): € 7.00
  • Family (1 adult + 1 child):€ 14.00
  • Discount agreements with organizations* (Socio Coop, ICOM, EduMusei, CTT Nord, Caravanbacci, Forze Armate, Gruppi): € 13.00
  • Museums and Parks agreements**(Acquario di Livorno, Parco Gallorose, Palazzo Blu, Mura di Pisa): € 12.00

Free for children under 6 years, disabled people and their assistant.

* With a valid card/pass. “Groups” discount only on booking, for a minimum of 15 people.

** With the ticket of the Museum or Park visited.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS AND CANCELATION POLICY

Payment: directly to the guide or advanced by bank transfer following invoice. ** In case of payment by bank transfers from countries outside of the European Community, the bank charges will also be added to the invoice.

Cancellation Policy: In case of cancellation within 48 hours before the service or a no-show, the basic rate for groups up to 25 people will be applied.

Supplement:

  • Double language supplement: € 40,00
  • Evening supplement (after 8 p.m.): € 40,00
  • Extra hour (duration of one HD guided tour is up to 3 hours): € 50,00

Info

  • Guide tours exempt form VAT (Art. 10, n. 22, Decree 633/72)
  • Tickets or paid entrances are not included in the fee
  • For groups of over 15 people, we suggest booking for headset support (we can do it for you)
  • The ‘Half-Day guided tour’ lasts up to three non-divisible hours

Delay

In case of delay, the tour leader is required to notify us; otherwise, if the group doesn’t arrive within one hour, the tour will be considered a no-show.

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