Discover Carrara: Where Marble, Food, and Wine Meet
Carrara is world-famous for its brilliant white marble, but it is also a land of rich culinary traditions and fine wines. With Lunaetours you can combine private Carrara marble quarry tours with tastings of the authentic Lardo di Colonnata IGP and guided visits to the wineries of the Colli di Luni and Colli del Candia. This is the perfect way to experience art, culture, and flavors in the marble capital of Tuscany. Lardo di Colonnata is rich in monounsaturated fats, which can support good cholesterol (HDL). However, it also contains cholesterol (about 95 mg per 100 g). When enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, it can be a flavorful and authentic Tuscan specialty.
Lardo di Colonnata: Traditional Food of the Quarrymen
In the small village of Colonnata, located high above the marble valleys, quarrymen once sustained themselves with the Lardo di Colonnata IGP. Aged for at least six months in special marble basins, this delicacy is seasoned with sea salt, garlic, rosemary, and aromatic spices, then matured thanks to the unique mountain air. Today, it is one of Tuscany’s most distinctive products, celebrated by Slow Food and enjoyed worldwide. A tasting in Colonnata is the natural complement to a quarry tour.
Lardo di Colonnata is rich in monounsaturated fats, which can support good cholesterol (HDL). However, it also contains cholesterol (about 95 mg per 100 g). When enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, it can be a flavorful and authentic Tuscan specialty.
Private Carrara Marble Quarry Tours
Our Carrara guided tours take you deep inside the spectacular marble quarries. From open-air sites to underground tunnels, you will learn how marble has been extracted since Roman times and discover the landscapes that inspired Michelangelo. Experienced local guides will share stories of quarrymen, marble artisans, and the unique bond between Carrara and its stone.
Wine Tours in the Colli di Luni and Colli del Candia
After exploring marble and tasting lardo, continue your journey with wine tours in Tuscany’s northern DOC regions.
The Colli di Luni DOC produces elegant Vermentino-based whites, fresh and mineral, alongside structured reds made with Sangiovese.
The Colli del Candia DOC, in the hills above Massa and Carrara, offers unique Vermentino whites, robust reds, and even Vin Santo, all grown on dramatic terraced vineyards overlooking the marble mountains.
A Complete Tuscan Experience
By combining private Carrara marble quarry tours, a tasting of Lardo di Colonnata, and visits to wineries in the Colli di Luni and Colli del Candia. You will experience Carrara not only as the marble capital but also as a destination of authentic food and wine traditions.
Book your tour today and discover Carrara’s perfect blend of art, history, and taste.