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
Prepare for a genuine adventure within the renowned marble caves of Carrara. Hop into the Land Rover and explore the caves with a welcoming local guide.
Discover the expansive white openings on the rugged slopes of Carrara, and learn about how these quarries have supplied marble to towns and cities throughout Italy for over 2,000 years. Listen to…
Prepare for a genuine adventure within the renowned marble caves of Carrara. Hop into the Land Rover and explore the caves with a welcoming local guide.
Discover the expansive white openings on the rugged slopes of Carrara, and learn about how these quarries have supplied marble to towns and cities throughout Italy for over 2,000 years. Listen to stories of the laborers who extracted the marble used in constructing the Pantheon and Trajan’s Column in Ancient Rome, as well as numerous Renaissance sculptures.
Connect with the people, locations, and machinery of this ancient tradition. Travel to various active quarries, reaching up to 1,000 meters above sea level, and learn about the noble stone’s extraction. Receive detailed insights into both traditional and modern excavation methods. On the return journey to Carrara, enjoy a taste of the renowned 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.