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.

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Dinotone99999
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent - Start to finish this was a fantastic experience. Luca was our driver/host of the group and did great explaining in both English and Italian. Fielded a million questions and was very knowledgeable and personable. The mine was was awesome as well as the views from top out to the sea. Highly recommend.
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X9723dfseanc
Sep 29, 2025
Carrara marble quarry tour in a land rover - Good knowledge from guides, great driving, friendly , great experience. I woild recommend to anyone who has a spare 1/2 day in La Spezia.
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Wbbilka
Sep 21, 2025
Fantastic tour. Luca and... - Fantastic tour. Luca and tomato were super in explaining the marble quarry and so helpful since we started off with a few issues. Highly recommend
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Elizabethde9294mg
Sep 16, 2025
Fun tour and unique experience. - The tour was very good and the guides/drivers were knowledgeable. The added bonus of going into a quarry tunnel was great.
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Emily_h
Sep 5, 2025
Brilliant tour, with a very helpful guide - Thank you so much for this brilliant tour of the quarries in Carrara. I’d wanted to visit the quarries after seeing them on screen in the film The Brutalist, and am so pleased I was able to do this tour. The tour was easy to book online and all of the instructions for finding the tour meeting place were clear and easy to follow. The locations of the tour are fascinating and very worthwhile. Our tour guide and driver, Luca, drove us into the mountains, where we saw some amazing views and had plenty of opportunities to take photos. We also visited a beautiful marble souvenir shop and were able to taste a local speciality - lardo - from a nearby town, Colonnata. We were also able to go inside a quarry, which was the highlight of the experience for me. Our driver and guide Luca was very kind, knowledgeable and professional. He made every effort to feel everyone on the tour included and comfortable, speaking both in Italian and English to ensure all the tour attendees (some Italian-speaking and some English-speaking) were able to enjoy the tour. Unfortunately I left my mobile phone in the Land Rover where the tour was taking place after it ended. Luca was incredibly helpful and communicative when I contacted him to mention I had left my phone in the Land Rover. Thanks to Luca’s amazing help, as he arranged for my phone to be couriered from Italy to the U.K., where I live, I am now reunited with it. I can’t thank him enough for his quick thinking, kindness and help with sending my phone back. Grazie mille!
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Stacey
Sep 4, 2025
The beauty of Carrara - We were met with Jeeps to start our climb up the Carrara mountains. Our tour guide was excellent and sights were absolutely breathtaking!!
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Carlamaria_r
Aug 4, 2025
Tour marble quarries - It was a very interesting experience that I would recommend to everyone. Important to have hiking shoes.
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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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Amanda_o
Sep 12, 2025
4x4 marble quarry tour - Did what it says on the tin ! Great seeing the quarries - very interesting - driver underwhelming - little engagement with 3 couples in Land Rover - apart from Telling us general facts as if he was going through the motions . Guide in another car who spoke to participants from all The 3 vehicles Participating at each of the stops was knowledgeable and informative. A enjoyable afternoon . Vehicles themselves were pretty basic and old and tired
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).