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Carrara Marble Quarry and Museum tour

71 Reviews 4.90 out of 5 stars Based on 71 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Pisa, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Via Miseglia Fantiscritti
    54033 Carrara MS, Italy

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    Miseglia

    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.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Cava Museo Fantiscritti

    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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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Carrara Marble Quarry and Museum tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-372788P1

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    What's Included

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

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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