What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Via Miseglia Fantiscritti, Via Miseglia Fantiscritti, 54033 Carrara MS, Italy
1
Ponti Di Vara
1 hour
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.
2
Colonnata
1 hour
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.
Show 1 more stops