Carrara Marble Tour Small Group from Viareggio
Description
With the Carrara Marble Tour you will have a great view of the Apuan Alps and discover the history of the production and manufactoring of the white flawless marble. We will visit one of the most ancient marble quarries. Here, you will have the chance to discover the different tools involved in the cutting of this precious material, and see a detailed reproduction of a house used by the workers of the marble quarries. Then, a special visit to the village of Colonnata, renowned all over the world for its exquisite “lardo”, seasoned with a local spice and originally conserved in marble blocks. This tour is suitable for everyone because it involves only a gentle stroll and allows you the opportunity to explore.
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Itinerary
We will visit the Village of Colonnata and sample the famous Lard IGT.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
From the moment Tania from Come See Italy picked up the four of us in a beautiful, spotless van, we felt like we were traveling with family. Her warmth, knowledge, and passion for the region made every mile memorable. As we drove, she shared the history and stories of each area we passed through, bringing Tuscany to life in a way only a true local can. The highlight of our entire two‑week adventure was the visit to an extraordinary family‑owned winery, CA' LVNAE the setting was stunning, the wine tasting exceptional, and the foods prepared for us were absolutely delicious. The tour of the historic Carrara mines—still in operation—was fascinating and unlike anything we’ve experienced before. This tour exceeded every expectation. Tania made the day unforgettable, and we will cherish these memories for years to come.
Perfect ride We were a group of four, which made contact easier From the beginning, our guide Luigi pleased us a lot by his kindness, his knowledge of the subject The organization at the caves was perfect including the museum The suite at Colonnata was the same perfect including the wonderfully organized snack by Luigi Congratulations again
Excellent tour with our driver Valerie. Explained everything perfectly! The marble quarry was one of our better excursions…
What an amazing experience! Walk where Michelangelo walked and hear about how different aspects of the mine. What a great day!
Great place where you can watch the mining of marble. Worth seeing is the small museum at the beginning. We didn't do a tour because we would have had to drive through the mountain with our own car behind a guide and only after that you get to the center of the marble quarry. We did not want to do that because after that the car would be from the fine marble jam!
It has been an afternoon trip, very interesting. You get to visit the marble caves and know more about the local habits and foods, check out the Lardo di colonnata story.
