Carrara Marble Tours
Carrara Marble Quarries and Colonnata: white marble mountains meet tuscan culinary tradition
Discover the breathtaking marble quarries of Carrara and taste the famous Lardo di Colonnata – all in one unforgettable Tuscan day.
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“The visit to the Carrara quarries left us speechless. We also discovered how Colonnata lardo is made. An unforgettable tour…”
Carrara Marble Quarries and Colonnata
Why choose this tour:
- Explore the thousand-year history of Carrara’s marble quarries, birthplace of the legendary “white gold”.
- Journey through valleys and peaks of the Apuan Alps with breathtaking views over the marble basins.
- Discover the artisan heritage of this land and the marble extraction rituals brought to life by expert guides.
- Savor the renowned Lardo di Colonnata, aged in marble vats following centuries-old tradition.
Carrara marble quarries tour
Deep in the Apuan Alps, Carrara’s marble quarries whisper tales of centuries past.
The legendary “Carrara white” – treasured since Roman times – rises from these mountains in magnificent blocks shaped by nature and carved by generations of skilled hands.
Journey with us along winding quarry paths where ancient traditions meet modern techniques, all framed by breathtaking natural landscapes..
Colonnata and its famous Lardo
Also nestled in the Apuan Alps, Colonnata is renowned for its exquisite Lardo di Colonnata – a unique delicacy aged in marble vats following an ancient thousand-year-old tradition.
Wander through authentic alleyways and historic corners to discover the rural origins of this treasure, intimately connected to the quarry workers’ lives and the white marble that preserves it with unmistakable flavors.
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Useful information about our custom tours:
Tour for 1 to 43 passengers
(We offer: Sedan 2 pax, Minivan 7/8 pax, Minibus 10/29 pax, Couch 30/43 pax)
Day tours from 4 to 8 hours
Fully customizable itinerary
Pick-up from your accommodation or agreed meeting point
Drivers speaking English, Spanish, or Russian
Licensed tour guide service, available upon request
Upon request: we can arrange bookings for museums, monuments, wineries, and tastings
The quote includes vehicle rental with personal driver for round trip, fuel, tolls, and insurance
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