Carrara Marble Quarries: Discover the Ancient Process of Marble Excavation

Experience the ancient process of marble excavation in the Carrara Marble Quarries. Discover the history behind the marble used in iconic structures like the Pantheon and Trajan’s Column. Plus, indulge in a taste of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Local Expert guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Journey along the twisting paths of the Colonnata Valley, gaining a deep understanding of both ancient and contemporary marble mining processes. Peer into the vast white chasms carved into the untamed Carrara slopes, which have supplied marble to various Italian locations for over 2 millennia. Learn about the labours of the workers who excavated the…

Location
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 8
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Stadio dei Marmi - 4 Olimpionici Azzurri Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 8, 54033 Carrara MS, Italy Near the marble obelisk in front of the stadium and the bus stop. Search a Defender with an orange sign. From Carrara Avenza Train Station station Bus L51-L52-L53-L54-L70 Direction - Carrara Ospedale
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_s
Jul 16, 2025
The tour was a great... - The tour was a great experience, especially when we drove inside the mountain. A very unique experience.
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Benedetta_s
Jul 10, 2025
Interesting trip - The guide Mr. PAOLO was special: very prepared, nice and accommodating! The experience is very nice! I recommend it!!
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213lynw
Jul 4, 2025
Fabulous tour - Excellent trip - would highly recommend Guides very informative and supportive- very good knowledge too! Amazing views and stunning location’s
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Greg_l
Jun 27, 2025
Amazing - So glad we did the jeep marble quarry tour! The marble mountain is so cool!! Our guide/driver was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Thomasss1249ov
Jun 19, 2025
Great Tour - Outstanding Tour. Visited Three mines, a few additional stops for refreshments, information and views. Very informative, the guides were excellent and knowledgeable. Easy pick-up and drop off. Would highly recommend
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Richardsv578gw
Jun 14, 2025
Marvellous marbles - Great views, good local guide. This quarry has the purest whitest marbles. Free marble blocks, which can be even several hundred kgs, to take home. The drive up to the quarry and down back to the parking lot was also very spectacular. A bit dusty, but this is a quarry after all. Recommended to every traveller.
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Global612044
Jun 6, 2025
Fantastic, memorable tour - The tour was great. We travelled in a rustic jeep through the marble mountains and into a quarry. The scenery was spectacular and Luca, our tour guide was knowledgeable and provided historic and current descriptions of how marble is cut and excavated. We also entered areas that you couldn’t go alone. The tour service was very accommodating due to us having to make some last minute changes. We will remember this tour for years to come. Highly recommend
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Ann_t
Jun 6, 2025
So glad we did it - This tour was well run, with sufficient time at all the stops but not too much. The views were incredible, a work of art in themselves and it was all so interesting!
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Mary_p
Mar 21, 2025
Best tour - Best experience in Italy. Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. So interesting and she gave us so much information.
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Z487gcpatriciad
Feb 24, 2025
An unforgettable, unique attraction!!!!! - The entire venue was phenomenal!!!!! The jeep took us (an American couple in their 70"s) to the marble workshop, then up to the quarry above the sea to the construction site which was most intriguing, later with a stop for lard tasting, and finally the underground tunnel! The driver and assistant guide were fabulous! Just a suggestion: the meeting place for the pick-up point should be better defined, perhaps clarify clearer landmarks.
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From $88
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).