Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4 in Carrara
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Get ready for an authentic adventure inside the famous marble caves in Carrara. Jump on the Land Rover and explore the caves with your friendly local guide.Look inside the vast white wounds that open up on the wild slopes of Carrara, and learn how the quarries have provided marble to towns and cities across Italy for more than 2,000 years. Hear about the men who mined the marble used to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Ancient Rome, along with many sculptures of the Renaissance. Get in touch with the people, places, and machinery of an ancient tradition.Drive to different active quarries, up to 1,000 meters above sea level, and hear how the noble stone is mined. Get detailed explanations about the old and modern excavation process. On your way back to Carrara taste a sample of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP.
Highlights
- Enjoy an adventurous jeep tour in the Carrara marble caves
- Learn about the excavation process
- Follow the winding roads of the Colonnata Valley
- Taste a delicious sample of Lardo di Colonnata
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, Italian
What's included
- Guided tour
- Food tasting
- Driver guide
Not included
- Tips
Where you'll meet
Stadio dei Marmi. Near the marble obelisk in front of the stadium and the bus stop. Search a memebr of the staff with an orange sign.
Operated by
Timonfaya
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not recommended for travellers with back problems
* Not recommended for pregnant travellers
* Not recommended for travellers with acrophobia
Know in advance:
* The tour will still operate in spite of bad weather. As long as if it is safe
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