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Carrara marble quarries and sculpture workshop

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  • Type of Service

    Private tour with English speaking driver-guide for individuals and small groups.

  • Availability

    Tour available all year round. Since the itinerary involves the visit of sculpture workshops, in the weekends and holidays, they might be closed.

  • Transportation

    A/C minivan. I opted for this vehicle for providing more comfort, legroom, wider windows and opportunity of pick up at your hotel.

  • Impaired Mobility People

    Suitable. On request, we set up a version of the itinerary matching your needs.

  • Activity Level

    Easy. Walk on flat terrain for short distances.

  • Duration

    approx. 2,5 hours

  • Pricing

    See below. Family discounts. If you are a large group please contact me for a quote.

  • Customization

    Feel free to add extra services like wine tasting, meal, sculpting class, etc. Be aware that invoicing and organization is by V&D Viaggi e Dintorni Travel Agency - Carrara

GUIDED MINIVAN TOUR FOR INDIVIDUALS TO THE CARRARA MARBLE QUARRIES, THE FANTISCRITTI QUARRY MUSEUM AND TO A SCULPTURE WORKSHOP.

carrara, marble sculptor at work

GUIDED VISITS BY MINIVAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING DRIVER TO THE CARRARA MARBLE QUARRIES, THE FANTISCRITTI QUARRY MUSEUM AND TO A SCULPTURE WORKSHOP.

Private excursion to Carrara marble mines and to a workshop of art. Learn now more about the geology of marble, the methods of excavation and transportation of marble throughout 2000 years and the making of a marble statue by watching the Carrara marble artisans at work.

Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary that can be modified according to your wishes or interests, to make the Carrara marble quarries tour your “trip of a lifetime”.

Meet the driver guide and depart to the marble mines area, travel along paved roads through the marble valleys and climb almost to the top (almost 1000 mt. altitude – 3000 ft), from up there the scenario is simply breathtaking and will be easier to learn more about the geology of such a unique white stone: the Carrara marble.carrara marble tours and workshops

Visit an open cast marble quarry, from a safe spot (approx 20 mt. far from the operations) see the quarrymen at work in order to learn more about the modern methods of excavation.

Afterward, let’s recap by exploring an open-air exhibition where are visible tools and equipment really useful for explaining both ancient and modern methods of excavation and transportation of marble since the ancient Romans until today.

After some free time to dedicate to the souvenir shops (optional) move into a workshop of sculpture (on weekdays and Saturday morning) where, by watching sculptors that are true highly skilled artisans at work in their studios, know more about “……the art of removing…”.

pricing

1/2 people € 250 – 2,5 hrs. approx.

3/4 people € 280 – 2,5 hrs. approx.

5/7 people € 320 – 2,5 hrs. approx.

Inclusions: VAT, taxes, transportation, and guidance.

A/C minivan, 7 seats. I opted for this vehicle for providing more comfort, legroom, wider windows and opportunity of pick-up at your hotel.

On request, visit the underground quarry at € 15,00 per person. (open from April to October) + extra time needed.

Family discount 10%

Full day tour, quotation on request.

SOME IDEAS TO ENRICH YOUR PROGRAM

Organization and invoicing of V&D Viaggi e Dintorni
  • Snack lunch in Colonnata (the oldest quarrymen village) or in Carrara.

  • Feel like Michelangelo for 2 hours. Sculpting experience in a marble workshop.

  • Visit Carrara historical center.

  • Visit some interesting venue in the surroundings: Sarzana, Pietrasanta, Cinque Terre.

  • Winery visit + tasting and snack lunch

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