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Carrara's Marble Quarries Tour & Light Lunch + Lardo PGI
Tuscany, Italy, Europe
$467.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS : 4
This tour to discover the Carrara Marble Quarries will take you to the heart of the marble basins and the village of Colonnata for a tasting of lard and typical local products!
You will leave in an elegant Mercedes minivan towards the Carrara quarries and, crossing the road that winds like a snake to the top of the mountain, you will cross the famous Vara Bridges which together with the suggestive tunnels dug into the rock constituted the “ex Ferrovia Marmifera”.
We will head directly into the heart of the marble basins to visit the inside of an indoor quarry; shared guided tour of just under an hour in what is called the "Marble Cathedral" where the extraction techniques, machinery and history of this precious material will be illustrated.
Then we will take a walk through the streets of the village of Colonnata where there is a tasting of Lardo di Colonnata and other local products.
This tour to discover the Carrara Marble Quarries will take you to the heart of the marble basins and the village of Colonnata for a tasting of lard and typical local products!
You will leave in an elegant Mercedes minivan towards the Carrara quarries and, crossing the road that winds like a snake to the top of the mountain, you will cross the famous Vara Bridges which together with the suggestive tunnels dug into the rock constituted the “ex Ferrovia Marmifera”.
We will head directly into the heart of the marble basins to visit the inside of an indoor quarry; shared guided tour of just under an hour in what is called the "Marble Cathedral" where the extraction techniques, machinery and history of this precious material will be illustrated.
Then we will take a walk through the streets of the village of Colonnata where there is a tasting of Lardo di Colonnata and other local products.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Meeting Point Marina di Massa
Pick Up in Marina di Massa
Pickup included
Pick Up in Marina di Massa
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Minivan
- Insurance
- Driver
- Fuel
- Tour inside the quarry with an expert Guide
- Lardo di Colonnata PGI & other local products Tasting
- Wine and drinks
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Marble Caves of CarraraYou 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".
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ColonnataYou 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.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Carrara's Marble Quarries Tour & Light Lunch + Lardo PGI
Tuscany, Italy, Europe
$467.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!