Experience private Carrara marble quarry tours designed for individuals, couples, families, or small groups. Explore open-pit viewpoints, meet artisans in sculpture workshops, and discover Colonnata—heart of the quarrymen heritage. Flexible half-day (≈3h) or full-day (≈7h) with a licensed local guide.
What’s Included
- Guided visit to the marble quarries by 4×4 vehicle with scenic stops
- Visit to a sculpture workshop to see artisans at work
- Stop in Colonnata with time for local tastings/shops
- English-speaking local guide; hotel/port pickup on request
- Year-round availability; private, flexible scheduling
Who It’s For
Individuals, couples, families with kids, and small private groups seeking an authentic, flexible experience beyond the standard bus tour.
Sample Itineraries
Half-Day (≈3h): Panoramic quarry route → open-cast and underground quarry → workshop visit → Colonnata snack-lunch or winery wine-tasting (optional).
Full-Day (≈7h): Extended quarry valleys tour with open cast and underground quarry visit → artisan workshop → Colonnata snack-lunch or winery wine tasting → Carrara Old Town (optional).
Practical Info
- Activity level: moderate; short, mostly flat walks
- Recommended: closed shoes/sneakers; hat/sunglasses in summer
- Tours operate year-round; weather and site safety rules apply
Popular Add-ons
- DOC wine tasting (Colli di Luni / Colli del Candia)
- Private sculpting experience with a master artisan
- Old Town Carrara guided walk
- Architect/designer stops (sawmills, labs, interiors)
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOURS
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