Carrara Quarry and Pietrasanta Art Lab Tour: Merging Marble Art History with Stunning Alpine Views
5.0
2 Ratings
Carrara
Experience the merging of marble art history with stunning alpine views on a tour of Carrara Quarry and Pietrasanta Art Lab. Explore the quarries, learn about extraction methods, and visit the village of Colonnata. Witness the live creation of marble works in Pietrasanta's art workshops.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marble Caves of Carrara - A spectacular view of the Apuan Alps and a breathtaking tour. The tour includes a guided tour with a 4x4 Jeep of open pit quarries, to observe the modern machinery used today for excavation and learn the methods of extraction, but above all to relive the history of the white blocks of the most famous marble in the world. After the quarry tour, you can visit the village of Colonnata, where you can taste and buy local products in the shops that animate the small village. The tour ends with a visit to an ancient Larderia with illustrations of production and storage techniques in the typical marble basins.
    In the afternoon, we will head to Pietrasanta, the world center of artistic marble processing, but also of other artistic products, such as mosaic and metal sculptures. We will visit some art workshops and experience the thrill of witnessing the live realization of the works. The tour will then continue to discover the beauties of the small historic center of Pietrasanta from the Duomo, to the cloister of S. Agostino to end with some shopping in the small boutiques of the center.
What's Included
  • Visit art workshops in Pietrasanta
  • Jeep tour booking
  • Full Day Private Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Jeep tour (€ 12)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning view of the Apuan Alps by joining this incredible tour. You’ll have a chance to ride in a 4x4 Jeep for a guided tour through open pit mines, where you can see modern excavation equipment in action, understand their operation methods, and connect with the past of the world’s most renowned marble – white blocks. After this quarry exploration, we’ll stop by the village of Colonnata. Taste and shop local products in the small shops that bring this village to life. The itinerary also includes a visit to a traditional Larderia where you’ll learn about production and storage methods in characteristic marble basins. In the afternoon, the tour will take you to Pietrasanta, the global hub of artistic marble works, as well as other art forms like mosaics and metal sculptures. We’ll explore several art workshops, offering you the unique opportunity to watch artists in the process of creating their works. Our journey will continue with a stroll through Pietrasanta’s historical downtown.

Location
Carrara
We can meet at the train station or agree differently depending on your needs
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(2 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Blair_r
Jun 18, 2023
Fantastic experience! - Serena was an excellent guide! She is pleasant, knowledgeable, articulate. We had a grand tour and enjoyed every moment, from seeing the quarries to the studios. Fantastic and memorable experience.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 4 guests
1
Adult
June 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today