Carrara and Tuscan Coast Private Tour from Florence

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Florence

  9:00 AM - Departure from Florence (2 hours drive to Carrara) Departing at 9:00 from Florence, this tour takes you on a fascinating journey through the history, art, and flavors of one of Italy's most renowned regions. Your adventure begins in Florence, a city steeped in history. From here, a minivan will take you on a journey through the beauties of Tuscany. As you leave Florence behind, the landscape changes, unfolding into gentle hills cradling enchanted villages and vineyards. The first stop is Carrara, a city globally known for its white marble quarries.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2

  11:00 AM - 12:10 PM - Arrival at Carrara and visit the quarries Visiting the quarries is a unique experience: the massive marble walls, standing under the blue sky, create a natural spectacle of rare beauty. Here, you'll learn how marble is extracted and processed, a tradition that has made Carrara famous worldwide. After the quarry visit, the tour continues to Colonnata, a small village hidden in the mountains, famous for its high-quality lard.

  1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  12:30 PM - 13:30 PM - Transfer to Colonnata and lunch. After the quarry visit, the tour continues to Colonnata, a small village hidden in the mountains, famous for its high-quality lard. In a traditional trattoria, you'll have the opportunity to taste this delicacy, accompanied by other local flavors in a lunch that celebrates Tuscan cuisine.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4

  1:30 PM - Departure to Pietrasanta (40 minutes drive) 2:10 PM Arrival at Pietrasanta - From 2:10 PM to 3:30 Pm Visit Pietrasanta In the afternoon, the journey moves to Pietrasanta, known as "Little Athens" for its rich artistic and cultural tradition. This town is a center for sculpture and art, where you can stroll among galleries, artists' studios, and marble workshops. Pietrasanta is a place where art intertwines with history, and every street, square, or building tells a story.

  1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Florence

  3:30 PM - Return to Florence from Pietrasanta which is 1 hour and 30 minutes drive. Conclude your tour with a return to Florence, reflecting on the day's experiences, from the beauty of the landscapes to the charm of history and culinary excellence. This tour is a total immersion in Tuscan culture and traditions, a journey that will leave you with indelible memories and a desire to return.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Currently, we are unable to accommodate specific dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. If you have any special dietary requirements, please indicate them in the special requests section at the time of booking, and we will do our best to assist you.
• Minors under the age of 21 will be served non-alcoholic beverages.

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