Devil's Bridge (Ponte del Diavolo or Ponte della Maddalena) Tours and Activities

Spend a delightful day in the Tuscan countryside exploring some of the region’s best-kept natural and cultural gems. Traveling from Pisa in a minivan, tour the charming medieval city of Lucca, birthplace of opera master Puccini. Follow the river Serchio through Garfagnana hill country, taking in the sights such as a massive fortress and the legendary Devil’s Bridge. Finish the day with a visit to the picturesque village of Barga, which offers spectacular valley views from its hilltop cathedral. 

Experience the stunning natural beauty of Tuscany’s mountainous Garfagnana region, which makes an excellent half-day trip from Lucca. Travel by minivan with a guide and a small group through a luscious emerald landscape crisscrossed by the Serchio River. Visit the medieval village of Barga, home to a former Medici palace and an imposing hilltop cathedral, and hear the legends and history behind the striking Devil’s Bridge.

Learn about World War 2 history with a private guide during this self-drive tour of the Gothic Line. Explore the Museum of Liberation, home to memorabilia including military uniforms and arms, before visiting two World War 2-era bunkers. Go off the beaten path with an itinerary that includes a third bunker and a walk across the Devil’s Bridge, dating back to the Middle Ages.

We propose a route that combines the possibility of tasting local products such as cheese, ham and sausages with a visit to the processing workshops. We will meet people who will tell us the history and traditions of this land, with the possibility of personalizing the tour based on travelers' preferences and curiosity.

A jewel in the crown of north-west Tuscany, Garfagnana is found north of Lucca city and within the province of Lucca. The region of Garfagnana consists of a range of beautiful areas, such as Versilia, Lucchesia and Lunigiana. The impressive Serchio river carves a path through the entire Garfagnana region, helping to nourish the verdant green valleys that pepper this area. Set against the rugged mountains of the Apuan Alps in the west and the Apennines in the east, the soaring highs and lows of Garfagnana provide visitors with a wealth of outdoor activities. Between trips to the region’s gorgeous villages and other tourist attractions, travelers can hike, walk or mountain bike around its lush terrain. Explore the Grotta del Vento (the Wind Cave), the fabled Devil’s Bridge found in Borgo a Mozzano and you will have just begun to experience this diverse and captivating landscape. For visitors to Tuscany’s Garfagnana region, there is simply so much to discover.