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From Carrara: Marble Quarries Jeep Tour with Lardo Tasting
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From Carrara: Marble Quarries Jeep Tour with Lardo Tasting

By Arbaspaa Tour Organizer
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Overview
  • Marvel at the magnificence of the world-famous marble caves of Carrara
  • Learn how the extraction techniques have changed from the Roman era to today
  • Discover the impact that Carrara marble has had on art and culture
  • Taste the Lardo di Colonnata, a unique feature of the Carraran cavers' diet
  • Drive in style to the impressive heights where the marble caves are located

Activity location

    • Carrara
    • Carrara, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Carrara
    • Carrara, Toscana, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour guide/driver
  • What's includedWhat's included Visit to the marble caves
  • What's includedWhat's included Snacks with local specialities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

What you can expect

On this guided tour, spend the day visiting the famous marble caves of Carrara. Marvel at some of the world's finest marble, from which Michelangelo once chose in order to sculpt his masterpieces. Get a taste of the cavers' traditional diet with a visit to a lard factory.
Begin your tour by hopping into a stylish off-road vehicle to reach the marble caves. Your guide will drive you up to quarries up to 1,000 metres above sea level. There, learn about marble extraction techniques and how they have evolved since the Roman era.
After seeing the quarry that Michelangelo selected for his marble sculptures and discovering the history of this renowned area, enjoy the unique taste of the cavers' cuisine with a visit to a lard factory. The renowned Lardo di Colonnata will round out your tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Carrara
    • Carrara, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Carrara
    • Carrara, Toscana, Italy