Private Carrara Marble Experience from Florence
Overview
The world of marble is not just about extraction and craftsmanship—it is the story of a land and its people, whose identity has long been intertwined with this ancient stone.
Carrara marble, known to the Romans as Luna marble or marmor lunense, is a prized white or blue-grey marble used for centuries in sculpture and architectural decoration. It has been quarried since Roman times in the rugged mountains above Carrara, in the province of Massa and Carrara.
The quarries are vast, open-air scars on the mountainside—monumental white wounds carved into steep, wild slopes, where tiny human figures move enormous blocks of stone. For over 2,000 years, nature and human ingenuity have clashed and cooperated here, producing the raw material for masterpieces found in palaces, piazzas, and private homes around the world.
This is not just a tour—it’s an exclusive, private experience for those seeking something truly special.
What's Included
- Private transportation for the day
- Private visit to one local winery
- A 100% private tour
- Wine tastings of regional DOC wines
- Pickup from your accommodation in Florence
- Gourmet lunch paired with the wines
- Private visit to three Carrara marble quarries
- Expert sommelier/guide with you throughout the experience
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is included in a radio of 3 KM and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wearing closed shoes. In no case will access be granted to people who wear slippers or sandals
- Always and exclusively stay in the areas indicated by the Guide without leaving spontaneously
- Avoid throwing (or kicking) stones.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Private transportation for the day.
- Private visit to one local winery.
- A 100% private tour.
- Wine tastings of regional DOC wines.
- Pickup from your accommodation in Florence.
- Gourmet lunch paired with the wines.
- Private visit to three Carrara marble quarries.
- Expert sommelier/guide with you throughout the experience.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Carrara Marble Experience from Florence is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Carrara Marble Experience from Florence will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation for the day
- Private visit to one local winery
- A 100% private tour
- Wine tastings of regional DOC wines
- Pickup from your accommodation in Florence
- Gourmet lunch paired with the wines
- Private visit to three Carrara marble quarries
- Expert sommelier/guide with you throughout the experience
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wearing closed shoes. In no case will access be granted to people who wear slippers or sandals
- Always and exclusively stay in the areas indicated by the Guide without leaving spontaneously
- Avoid throwing (or kicking) stones.
