Carrara Marble Quarry Tours from Pisa
Venture into the Apuan Alps near Pisa to the Carrara marble quarries, where the brilliant white marble of Michelangelo’s David and countless masterpieces is cut from the mountains. Ride a 4x4 into the dramatic quarries and learn the story of this “white gold”. A unique, spectacular day.
1 Touren · prices per person, book with partner
Carrara Marble in Pisa — FAQ
What is Carrara marble?
Carrara marble is the prized brilliant-white stone quarried in the Apuan Alps near Pisa, used by Michelangelo for the David and by sculptors and architects for millennia — among the finest marble in the world.
Can you visit the Carrara marble quarries?
Yes — tours from Pisa take you by 4x4 or Land Rover into the dramatic Carrara quarries high in the mountains to see the marble being cut and hear its history, a spectacular and unusual experience.
How far is Carrara from Pisa?
Carrara is about 1 hour from Pisa; tours include transport and the quarry visit, sometimes combined with a tasting of lardo di Colonnata, the marble-cured local delicacy.