Embark on an exclusive marble cave tour adventure in Carrara. Explore the ancient quarries, learn about the history of marble mining, and indulge in the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP. Book now!
Embark on an exclusive marble cave tour adventure in Carrara. Explore the ancient quarries, learn about the history of marble mining, and indulge in the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP. Book now!
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Stadio dei Marmi - Meeting point in the Stadio dei Marmi area in Carrara, meeting with the guide, and start of the tour.
From here we begin the ascent among the vineyards of the green Candia Hills (famous for giving birth to a fine and original tasting Wine) along a route between the sea and the imposing Apuan Alps that is truly spectacular.
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Stadio dei Marmi - Meeting point in the Stadio dei Marmi area in Carrara, meeting with the guide, and start of the tour.
From here we begin the ascent among the vineyards of the green Candia Hills (famous for giving birth to a fine and original tasting Wine) along a route between the sea and the imposing Apuan Alps that is truly spectacular.
We continue along an up-and-down dirt section until we find the asphalt road again, which leads directly into the heart of the Carrara Marble Quarries. -
Carrara - Explore the most precious of Carrara’s treasures: the white marble quarries.
Aboard comfortable and powerful 4×4 jeeps, our guide will take you over the peaks of the Apuan Alps. Up to the marble basins at an altitude of 1,000 meters, to discover the magical place where Michelangelo found the block that gave birth to his world-famous Pieta. - Lardo di Colonnata - Taste a sample of the famous Lardo di colonnata
- Mandatory insurance coverage
- Professional licensed guide
- Sampling of Lardo di Colonnata
- Excursion to marble quarries
- Tour with 4x4 vehicles
- Mandatory insurance coverage
- Professional licensed guide
- Sampling of Lardo di Colonnata
- Excursion to marble quarries
- Tour with 4x4 vehicles
- everything not mentioned in inclusions
- everything not mentioned in inclusions
Embark on a thrilling journey into the renowned marble caves of Carrara atop a Land Rover, guided by a congenial local. Gaze into the vast excavations on the untamed slopes of Carrara and gain insight into how these quarries have supplied marble to various Italian towns and cities for over 2,000 years. Relive the toil of the workers who extracted the…
Embark on a thrilling journey into the renowned marble caves of Carrara atop a Land Rover, guided by a congenial local. Gaze into the vast excavations on the untamed slopes of Carrara and gain insight into how these quarries have supplied marble to various Italian towns and cities for over 2,000 years. Relive the toil of the workers who extracted the marble for the construction of the Pantheon and Trajan’s Column in Ancient Rome, as well as numerous Renaissance sculptures.
Experience the people, sites, and machinery that form a part of this ancient tradition. Venture to several active quarries, situated up to 1,000 meters above sea level and learn about the extraction process of the aristocratic stone. Receive comprehensive information about the traditional and contemporary methods of excavation. Return to Carrara to savor the highly acclaimed Lardo di Colonnata IGP.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Our tours will still operate in spite of bad weather. As long as if it is safe.
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
