Tour of the Carrara quarries and artistic laboratories of Pietrasanta
Overview
A spectacular view of the Apuan Alps and a breathtaking tour. The tour includes a guided tour with a 4x4 Jeep of open pit quarries, to observe the modern machinery used today for excavation and learn the methods of extraction, but above all to relive the history of the white blocks of the most famous marble in the world. After the quarry tour, you can visit the village of Colonnata, where you can taste and buy local products in the shops that animate the small village. The tour includes a visit to an ancient Larderia with illustrations of production and storage techniques in typical marble basins. In the afternoon, we will head to Pietrasanta, the world center of artistic marble processing, but also of other artistic products, such as mosaic and metal sculptures. We will visit some art workshops and experience the thrill of witnessing the live realization of the works. The tour will continue to discover the historic center of Pietrasanta.
Inclusions
- Full Day Private Guide
- Jeep tour booking
- Visit art workshops in Pietrasanta
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Marble Caves of Carrara, Viale Xx Settembre, 54033, Carrara Italy
A spectacular view of the Apuan Alps and a breathtaking tour. The tour includes a guided tour with a 4x4 Jeep of open pit quarries, to observe the modern machinery used today for excavation and learn the methods of extraction, but above all to relive the history of the white blocks of the most famous marble in the world. After the quarry tour, you can visit the village of Colonnata, where you can taste and buy local products in the shops that animate the small village. The tour ends with a visit to an ancient Larderia with illustrations of production and storage techniques in the typical marble basins.
In the afternoon, we will head to Pietrasanta, the world center of artistic marble processing, but also of other artistic products, such as mosaic and metal sculptures. We will visit some art workshops and experience the thrill of witnessing the live realization of the works. The tour will then continue to discover the beauties of the small historic center of Pietrasanta from the Duomo, to the cloister of S. Agostino to end with some shopping in the small boutiques of the center.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Marble Caves of Carrara, Viale Xx Settembre, 54033, Carrara Italy
A spectacular view of the Apuan Alps and a breathtaking tour. The tour includes a guided tour with a 4x4 Jeep of open pit quarries, to observe the modern machinery used today for excavation and learn the methods of extraction, but above all to relive the history of the white blocks of the most famous marble in the world. After the quarry tour, you can visit the village of Colonnata, where you can taste and buy local products in the shops that animate the small village. The tour ends with a visit to an ancient Larderia with illustrations of production and storage techniques in the typical marble basins.
In the afternoon, we will head to Pietrasanta, the world center of artistic marble processing, but also of other artistic products, such as mosaic and metal sculptures. We will visit some art workshops and experience the thrill of witnessing the live realization of the works. The tour will then continue to discover the beauties of the small historic center of Pietrasanta from the Duomo, to the cloister of S. Agostino to end with some shopping in the small boutiques of the center.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Blair_R
June 2023
Serena was an excellent guide! She is pleasant, knowledgeable, articulate. We had a grand tour and enjoyed every moment, from seeing the quarries to the studios. Fantastic and memorable experience.
Serena was an excellent guide! She is pleasant, knowledgeable, articulate. We had a grand tour and enjoyed every moment, from seeing the quarries to the studios. Fantastic and memorable experience.silviabJ2435RI
August 2021
Wer Kurvenfahrten und Alpenpässe liebt, ist hier genau richtig. Grandiose Aussicht, bestens geplant, wunderbaren Lardo eingekauft und viel über Mosaike gelernt. Besten Dank nochmals!
Wer Kurvenfahrten und Alpenpässe liebt, ist hier genau richtig. Grandiose Aussicht, bestens geplant, wunderbaren Lardo eingekauft und viel über Mosaike gelernt. Besten Dank nochmals!