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Carrara's Marble Quarries Tour & Light Lunch + Lardo PGI

5.00
5.0(3 reviews)
4 hours
German, English, Italian, French
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Overview

Available languages

German
English
Italian
French

4 hours

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MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4

This tour at Carrara Marble Quarries will take you to discover the heart of the marble basins and the village of Colonnata for a tasting of lard and typical local products!

You will depart in an elegant Mercedes minivan and, crossing the road that winds like a snake to the top of the mountain, you will pass the famous Ponti di Vara which, together with the ancient tunnels carved into the rock, formed the “former Marble Railway.”

We will head directly to the heart of the marble basins to visit the interior of a closed quarry. This is a shared guided tour in what is known as the “Marble Cathedral,” where you will learn about the extraction techniques, machinery, and history of this precious material.

Afterwards, we will take a walk through the streets of the village of Colonnata, where we will taste Lardo di Colonnata and other local products.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

1

Marble Caves of Carrara

You will set off on an elegant Mercedes minivan to the Carrara Quarries and, crossing the road that winds like a snake to the top of the mountain, you will cross the famous Bridges of Vara that together with the striking tunnels carved into the rock constituted the “former Marble Railway.” We will head straight into the heart of the marble basins to visit a closed quarry; this is a shared guided tour of just under an hour in what is called the “Cathedral of Marble” where the extraction techniques, machinery and history of this precious material will be explained. Here you will admire a reproduction of Michelangelo's “CREATION OF ADAM” by international artist Ozmo, which towers imposingly with its 160 SQM in the center of our gallery. You will have the opportunity to discover this magical place where Michelangelo found the block that gave birth to the world-famous "Pieta".

45 minutes • Admission Included
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Colonnata

You will have a stroll through the streets of the village of Colonnata where a tasting of Lardo di Colonnata and other local products is planned. Colonnata is the oldest village in the Carrara marble basins and home to a unique local product, Lardo di Colonnata, which was the typical lunch of the quarrymen. We will immerse you in this gastronomic experience, tasting, in addition to Lardo di Colonnata, other local cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by Sgabei (small pieces of fried bread) and a good local wine.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Meeting Point Pietrasanta

Starting point: Piazza dello Statuto, 55045 Pietrasanta LU, Italy Pickup included

Meeting Point in Marina di Massa

Starting points: Avenza, 54033 Carrara MS, Italy Massa Centro, 54100 Massa, Province of Massa and Carrara, Italy Via Casola, 54100 Marina di Massa MS, Italy Via delle Pinete, 207, 54100 Marina di Massa MS, Italy Pickup included

Meeting Point Forte dei Marmi

Starting point: 55042 Forte dei Marmi, Province of Lucca, Italy Pickup included

Meeting Point in La Spezia

Starting point: La Spezia Centrale, Piazzale Medaglie d'Oro al Valor Militare, 19122 La Spezia SP, Italy Pickup included

What‘s Included

Guided shared tour inside the Quarry

Lardo di Colonnata PGI & other local products Tasting

Fuel

Driver

Insurance

Minivan

Wine and beverage

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

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  • Marble lovers and builder’s delight

    RosalindAnne P,Apr 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic - not for the faint hearted. Federico knowledgeable and friendly. Inside mountain awesome.

  • Great tour of the marble mines

    Rosa T,Jul 1, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Learn everything about marble and have a great lunch. The quarries are fabulous and the mountains impressive

  • Great marble mine tour

    481rosat,Jun 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a great trip Eleonora and driver were superb. Informative and entertaining. The marble mine wasvery interesting and the food tasting delicious.

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