Tour of Carrara Marble Deluxe: Quarry, Museum and Food Tasting

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(61 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, where you will touch with your own hands different marble blocks and understand what makes our stone so special, later we will visit a unique museum to learn everything about the history and excavation methods of the past, comparing them to the modern techniques, finally we will visit the village of Colonnata, home of the quarry men for over 2000 years, to taste the unique lardo, a special type of cold cut cured in a marble basin.

What's Included

Geologist and stone expert guide
Tasting of lardo
Entrance to the marble quarry museum

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will then make our way to the small village of Colonnata, home of the quarry men, where you'll be able to taste the famous Lardo di Colonnata, a special type of cold cut aged in a marble basin with its own special recipe.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Carrara Marble Quarries Exploration

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