Carrara Marble

Follow the winding roads of the Colonnata Valley and get detailed explanations about the old and modern excavation process of marble. Look inside the vast white wounds that open up on the wild slopes of Carrara, and learn how the quarries have provided marble to towns and cities across Italy for more than 2,000 years. Hear about the sweat of the men who mined the marble used to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Ancient Rome, along with many sculptures of the Renaissance. On your way back home, you are invited to go by your own means to taste a sample of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP, guide will give you the indication of the place to go.

Get ready for an authentic adventure inside the famous marble caves in Carrara. Jump on the Land Rover and explore the caves with your friendly local guide. Look inside the vast white wounds that open up on the wild slopes of Carrara, and learn how the quarries have provided marble to towns and cities across Italy for more than 2,000 years. Hear about the sweat of the men who mined the marble used to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Ancient Rome, along with many sculptures of the Renaissance. Get in touch with the people, places, and machinery of an ancient tradition. Drive to different active quarries, up to 1,000 meters above sea level and hear how the noble stone is mined. Get detailed explanations about the old and modern excavation process. On our way back to Carrara, to taste a sample of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP.

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

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 on board an elegant Mercedes Vito 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 “former Ferrovia Marmifera”. We will head directly into the heart of the marble basins to visit a closed quarry; it is a 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.

We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, taking a few stops in front of different marble quarries, where you’ll learn everything about the history and methods of the excavation processes and understand how the experts transform a rock into a beautiful artwork or piece of furniture, later we will visit the nearby Colonnata, home of the quarry men for over 2000 years, where you'll have the chance to taste the unique lardo, a special type of cold cut aged in a marble basin.

The only Carrara marble tour that allows you to get in a real cave. Nice to meet you! We are drivers and tour leaders… we would like to show you an hidden gem of Tuscany! I will pick you up with my professional van from the area of Lucca or Pisa and I will bring you up on the mountain of Carrara. We will reach the cave and we will jump in a 4×4 Jeep that can drive us inside. A professional tour guide will explain you everything about the story of this legendary place: not only how they work and they extract the marble, but also how they are producing a special wine or how to recognize a real Carrara marble from a fake one. At the end of tour, we will get out from the cave and I will drive you up in the little village of Colonnata: a very small and authentic place famous for a very tasty kind of salami… "lardo di colonnata" ! I can bring you in the best food shop to buy a piece of lard or try to book a local restaurant for a tasting! A tour off the beaten path 🙂

Head to the coast for a day in Italy’s Cinque Terre on a private (this is not a shared tour) 10-hour trip from Florence. Listed as a UNESCO site, the region is made up of five charming fishing villages that cling to the cliffs. Visit Manarola, Vernazza, and Corniglia, and travel between them by boat or train. In each village, you’ll have time to wander the streets, browse local shops, eat, and soak up the sea views. The tour itinerary is designed to achieve the most from you day and as much as possible we are ready to customize it to meet your expectations. If you want to visit Pisa on the same trip, upgrade when you book.

Discover the Buddhist culture of Bangkok on this half day tour to the famous temples of Bangkok. Visit the enormous Buddha sculptures at Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha), Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), and admire the combination of Thai architecture and Italian marble at Wat Benchamaborphit (Marble Temple)

Explore the white marble quarries of Carrara, famous for its beauty and used in many works of art, including those by Michelangelo. You will have the opportunity to see how the marble is extracted and enjoy a light lunch on a panoramic terrace within the quarry, offering breathtaking views and a unique dining experience. Discover the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Leaning Tower, the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Camposanto. Marvel at the world-famous Leaning Tower and capture unforgettable photos. Step inside the Cathedral to admire the exquisite Pisan Romanesque architecture and stunning artworks. Stroll through the historic streets of Lucca, visit the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, and the Guinigi Tower from the outside. You will have free time to do some shopping, enjoy a good Tuscan aperitif or walk along the 4 km of walls!

You can't leave Florence without visiting the Accademia Gallery and thanks to your skip-the-line ticket and our user-friendly APP Guide you will enjoy the original statue of the David and other masterpieces of Michelangelo. Michelangelo’s carved the David from a giant block of Carrara marble in three years only, realizing a sculpture of breathtaking beauty, an iconic symbol of the Renaissance. Immerse yourself completely in Michelangelo’s Art, the genius of the Renaissance, discovering also his most renowned works of art such as ''I Prigioni'' and ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”. Download the APP from the APP Store on your smartphone-you will find all the details on your voucher when booking. The App code and the skip-the line ticket you will be delivered at the Museum entrance. The APP users must be provided by their own smartphone and hearphones.

Get to know a different and fascinating reality, made up of hard work and genius, ancient sweat and modern technology. Our guided tours allow, in absolute safety, direct contact with places, people, tools, machinery and everyday gestures of ancient wisdom, to understand where modern sculpture was born

Private tour for up to 8 people with guided tour of the Carrara Marble quarries and subsequent Tasting of typical local products. the activity is made unique by tasting the Colonnata product par excellence ''Il Lardo''.

This is a 9-hour guided shore excursion from the port of La Spezia exploring the Carrara Marble Quarries, the sculpture town of Pietrasanta and a Colli di Luni Vermentino wine tasting for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small-group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver/guides. Discover Italy close-up in a Mercedes minivan of up to 7 – 8 people, taking you into the very heart of this incredible artistic area. Get the most of your time ashore to explore the chic resort and follow in the footsteps of great artists such as Michelangelo.

With the Carrara Marble Tour you will have a great view of the Apuan Alps and discover the history of the production and manufactoring of the white flawless marble. We will visit one of the most ancient marble quarries. Here, you will have the chance to discover the different tools involved in the cutting of this precious material, and see a detailed reproduction of a house used by the workers of the marble quarries. Then, a special visit to the village of Colonnata, renowned all over the world for its exquisite “lardo”, seasoned with a local spice and originally conserved in marble blocks. This tour is suitable for everyone because it involves only a gentle stroll and allows you the opportunity to explore.

By renting mountain bike e-bikes in the Equi Terme bike center it is possible to go on half or full day excursions by pedaling effortlessly. You can reach highly evocative natural and historical locations such as parish churches, castles, canyons and parks. Along the itineraries you can find farmhouses to taste and buy typical products of the area.

This spectacular half-day tour will take you on a cultural journey through 3 of Bangkok’s most significant Buddhist temples. Visit Wat Saket,Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.

– Follow in the Master's footsteps as you trace Michelangelo's tracks to the marble quarries of Carrara. Carrara is where he went (250 miles was no small feat then) to hand pick his marble for his Pieta' and from which came the marble for, yes, the David. – Nowhere in the world is like the "Cinque Terre" or "Five Lands". These quaint, colorful seaside towns combine with the blues and greens in nature to create a stunning, scenic palette. Take a self guided tour through the towns. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. – Take an optional stop in Colonnata, world renowned home of Lardo di Colonnata, a local delicacy of pork fat aged in marble vats.

Your journey commences with a leisurely and scenic drive through rice paddies and salt fields. En route, visit a farmhouse and watch locals producing sugar from coconut. The tour continues by boat, passing fruit plantations and Thai houses that reveal a more traditional way of life. Upon arrival at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, discover boats of all different shapes and sizes, still used by local merchants to ferry their goods along the canals. Having immersed yourself in the vibrant environment, head back toward Bangkok, stopping at a wood carving factory en route. The tour takes you through some of the most interesting parts of Bangkok, including a stop at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), the actual name of which is Wat Phra Jetupon, famous as the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, with its precincts covering 80,000 square meters in all.

Step into the heart of Genoa and uncover the true soul of Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pesto-making class like no other. Using a Carrara marble mortar and pestle, you’ll create your own pesto from fresh basil and local ingredients, just like Genovese grandmas have done for centuries. Afterward, relax with a delicious aperitivo featuring warm focaccia and local wine, while soaking in the flavors and stories of this iconic region. It’s not just a cooking class—it’s a bite of authentic Italy.

Customised shore excursion from the port of Livorno exploring the Carrara marble quarries, the sculpture town of Pietrasanta and a Colli di Luni Vermentino wine tasting for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. Discover Italy 'close up' in a Mercedes minivan of up to 7 – 8 people that takes you into the very heart of this incredible artistic area. Get the most of your time ashore to explore the chic resort of Pietrasanta and follow in the footsteps of great artists such as Michelangelo.