Carrara marble tour

Spectacular views of Carrara quarries from the Apuan Alps including a breathtaking guided tour of Fantiscritti quarries by Jeep 4×4, to see the modern machinery in action and learn the mining methods dating back to Roman times. Revive the history of white blocks of marble, the most famous of the world from the quarry to artists productions. After the tour of the quarry, we will fancy a stroll around the village of Colonnata, where tasting the local Lardo and visit a Larderia with illustrations of the techniques of production and storage in the typical marble basins.

In the afternoon, you will stop in Pietrasanta, the world center of artistic working of marble and bronze, but also lesser-known artistic products, such as mosaic. You will access to art shops and experience the thrill of live creation activities. You will then continue to discover the beauty of the little old town of Pietrasanta from the Duomo, the cloisters of S. Augustine and enjoy some shopping around the boutiques of its historical centre.