Carrara Marble Quarry and Museum tour

4.9 (75 reviews) Pisa, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Geologist and stone expert
  • Entrance to the marble quarry museum

What to expect

  1. Miseglia
    1h
    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. Cava Museo Fantiscritti
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will then make our way into the Marble Museum where you'll be able to see and touch with your own hands both the old and the new machineries local people have been used to excavate our precious marble

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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