Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

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This is one of the most surprising Industrial Tourism experiences that can be carried out in Portugal.

The visit begins at the meeting point with a brief explanation of the geography, geology and history of the sector at the Núcleo Documental do Mármore.

The program includes a visit to a quarry to learn about the marble extraction processes, followed by a visit to a sawmill where the marble is transformed for subsequent application.

The visits take place in Alentejo, municipalities of Vila Viçosa and Borba, 50 minutes from Évora and 2 hours from Lisbon.

During the visit, visitors are provided with a helmet and a vest for mandatory use during the visit and which will be returned at the end.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Mandatory use of closed footwear

Own vehicle to travel between the meeting point and the places to visit.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional yet informal local guide

hotel pickup

Hotel drop-off

Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified

Private transportation

What To Expect

Vila Vicosa

Visit to the Nucleus DE Pedreiras DE Marmore of the region with passage and presentation of various stones, with DE stack for the processes of extraction of marble, existing hazards, used machinery, economic and artistic aspects. For DE transportation between the Spot DE Encounter and the stones, visitors need their own vehicle. Visit to a workshop DE bedroom where the artisanal and manual transformation of marble, the techniques, the dangers existing, the machinery used the final work and the personal stories of the master bedroom deserves emphasis. A visit to a marble milling / industrial workshop DE processing marble will be presented mechanized industrial processing of marble, the different machines used, the existing hazards, the different examples OF final products and the whole operational context of a milling.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa

Reviews

4.94

305 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

286

The History of Marble
pjvserra,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very rich experience on marble mines. The views are amazing and, above all, João is a great acquaintance, conversational and a sympathy. I highly recommend. 3 hours very well spent.
Fantastic day at the quarry.
D8987ARmaureeng,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was amazing. Joao our guide, was outstanding. He was a fountain of knowledge, tying Portuguese history to the production of beautiful marble. He prepared us with knowledge of geology and production which made the access to this industrial site so interesting. It was an extremely worthwhile activity that we would recommend to anyone.
See marble - and love! Great tour!!
A1566FTdianaa,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. An entertaining introduction to the geology of the region and the peculiarities of marble. Then visit a marble processing plant and an active quarry. Both very impressive. The guide of our tour lives for the marble we infect with your enthusiasm and knowledge. 100% recommendation.
Informative and fun tour of something you don’t get to see very often.
SarenJoel,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joaquina made the tour fun as well as informative. We started at the education center, then went to the quarry, and finally to the fabrication facility. We drove our car to each of the different locations. We hadn’t realized we’d be driving (thought we’d be in some kind of group transportation) so we needed to go back to the square to get our car. No big deal, but somehow we weren’t clear on the transportation when we booked. Lots of good options for breakfast or lunch when you’re in town. Be sure to wear closed toed footwear, as you will be in areas that aren’t suitable for sandals.
Impressive.
Freedom57827428592,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We got a good education first. Then to the quarry. This one was impressive to see and also how they saw the marble in blocks in the quarry to bring up. Then to a company that cuts the blocks into plates and polishes them before selling.
Marble, marble everywhere….
BarbaraB943,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour! We learnt many facts about marble and how it is quarried and finished. Joaquine was very passionate about her tour. It gave us a chance to look inside a working environment. Thank you!
impressive experience
ludoh925,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A great experience. You should do it when you're around. Joao is an experienced enthusiastic guide. the explanation was clear, the visits were impressive!
Extraordinary
S6143BLpatriciav,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting guide knows the subject very well and makes us discover a very large career in activity Guide listening and very attentive to the group
Great adventure
B2303IIjo os,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a pleasant afternoon, a great adventure. I hope you come back to see and visit more to have another spectacular day in the company of João Bravinho.
Great visit!
v roniquecH9610AY,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great experience! Perfect balance with information about marble and the area & mine tours...both the children and us parents were charmed by so much beauty and ingenuity. The city is also very pretty with marble literally everywhere. Special thanks to our great guide Joao for his welcome and attention to our children. Happy continuation!