Carrara Marble Caves: Explore Ancient Quarries

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!

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
  • Mandatory insurance coverage
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Sampling of Lardo di Colonnata
  • Excursion to marble quarries
  • Tour with 4x4 vehicles
What's Not Included
  • everything not mentioned in inclusions
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling journey into the renowned marble caves of Carrara atop a Land Rover, guided by a congenial local. Gaze into the vast excavations on the untamed slopes of Carrara and gain insight into how these quarries have supplied marble to various Italian towns and cities for over 2,000 years. Relive the toil of the workers who extracted the…

Location
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 8
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Stadio dei Marmi , 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 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.

Customer Ratings
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Francesca_r
Dec 1, 2024
Great experience. The... - Great experience. The tour driver was amazing, our tour leader was knowledgeable and lovely. Well worth it, a must if you’re in the area and love marble.
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Svetlana_f
Nov 19, 2024
Trip to the heart of the Marble Mountain - This particular tour was conducted by two very professional and knowledgeable people. The driver was amazing. He so easily navigated extremely narrow serpentine and brought us into the very heart of the marble mountain. The whole trip had a flavor of something surreal and fantastic. One of the strongest impressions from this tour was the amazing bravery and talents of the people committed to the marble excavation.
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Nancy_b
Oct 20, 2024
Exhilarating - Exhilarating! We were greeted on time in an easy meet up spot. The vehicle was awesome and the driver was a pro. Felt very safe on those sheer drop offs. Our narrator was very fun and spoke English very well. It was a lot easier to get to than we anticipated. A great experience
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Rose6170
Sep 26, 2024
A good new experience! - Interesting and informative. A review of the history of the quarry and mining techniques. It was great to watch the workers in action
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Mary_l
Sep 11, 2024
Awesome - The sheer size of the quarry is huge. The tour guide was very thorough and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in natural beauty especially
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Luciana_d
Jul 29, 2024
Best experience ever!!! - Best experience of our entire vacation! Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We will never forget it!
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Sallie_h
Sep 21, 2024
Marble - the Source of So Much Creation - The whole tour was quite amazing - he dizzying heights, the marvellous view, inside the marble quarry, and marble everywhere. While modernized, one could picture how marble was quarried centuries ago. To see the raw product that has been turned into stunning buildings and one of a kind statutes was very special. Not for those with a fear of heights. It felt a bit rushed at times, but there was so much to cover. Due to a mix up, we ended up with an Italian group and got a shorter version in English, which meant many of my questions did not get answered. Recommend this highly for anyone interested in behind the scenes of history.
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Cammarotog
Sep 17, 2024
Adrenaline - Starting from the Cava Museo Fantiscritti, we booked the Tour online, with a powerful Jeep, you climb up to 800/900 meters, facing challenging hairpin bends and impressive cliffs, always safely. Arrived you have an amazing view of the quarries and you can enjoy a unique panorama. During the stop the good and friendly driver gives a comprehensive explanation about marble, its processing and its history.
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P85pqmarinag
Aug 28, 2024
Half a proposal - Very modest were the small proposals that should have enriched the visit. The tour inside the quarry is remarkable
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Mylesmtn
Oct 13, 2024
Language problem - Driver did not speak English. Another person at stops did but we missed the active conversation during the trip. Then one participant smoked whenever we stopped so the jeep stunk of cigarettes.
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