Pisa

PRIVATE tour in Carrara marble quarries with 4x4 vehicles

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Guided tours of Carrara marble quarries with 4x4 vehicles
  • 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Carrara marble is among the most prized in the world, used to create masterpieces from Rome's ancient Pantheon to Michelangelo's "David". Learn how this white stone is extracted from the mountains outside Carrara with this private quarry tour at the historic Cava Romana. Board a Jeep to explore the massive open-air quarries and underground mines, plus learn about the local “lardo di Colonnata” delicacy and its tie to Carrara marble.
  • Tour the monumental Carrara marble quarries and mines via Jeep
  • Learn about the history of this prized stone and how it is extracted today
  • Sample authentic “lardo di Colonnata” and see how it is made and aged
  • A private tour for more personal attention and a relaxed pace

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Snacks

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Meeting point

    • Strada Comunale per Colonnata, 9, 54033 Carrara MS, Italy

      from Carrara centro follow signs for Colonnata. As soon as the detour to "Cava Romana" has passed, you have arrived.

    Pickup point

    • Marina di Carrara

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Pickup details

    Carrara-Avenza railway station

    What To Expect

    Lardo di Colonnata

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    Excellent tour! We were...
    Jill_S, Jun 2022
    Excellent tour! We were in the mines with the workers, not just looking in from far away. A must-do if in the area!
    Response from Host, Jun 2022
    Thank you Jill. ❤️
    A world apart from reality
    harryg629, Oct 2019
    We were taken up into the Carrara marble mines by our guide Gabriele, who was very knowledgeable on the area and the mines. He took us in a jeep higher and higher into the mountains - and when we thought we couldn't go higher we did. The mines are mind blowing and looking back down at the road and pits one could mistake it for another planet. We visited on a wet rainy day which added to the air of mystery - although I suspect visiting on a sunny day is more pleasant and would allow visitors a spectacular view of the area. It was a very enjoyable tour and highly recommended.
    Response from Host, Oct 2019
    Thanks a lot Harry. See you on a sunny day. Gabriele
    Visite des carrières
    raymonddaniel_c, Sep 2021
    Nous sommes enchantés par cette visite. Gabriel notre guide nous a fait découvrir avec beaucoup de détails et d anecdotes l histoire de Carrare et de ces carrières. Encore une fois merci et bravo pour votre organisation. Le resto de midi était super 👍
    Echt een "to do" ding!
    WouterJongerius, Sep 2021
    Was echt een super ervaring. Buiten dat de gids uitstekende kennis van zaken had, was zij ook nog eens een topchauffeuse!

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