Why choose this Florence tour?
Don’t miss this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Michaelangelo on a day tour to the marble quarries of Carrara. Learn about the history of marble extraction, enjoy views of the Apuan Alps and stop in the charming Tuscan town of Pietrasanta.
Lunch can be in Pisa or Lucca or we can suggest a beautiful wine farm if you are wine lovers.
Discover the history of marble extraction in Carrara.
Enjoy amazing views of the Apuan Alps
The tour begins in the stunning Apuan Alps, home to one of the most precious building materials in the world – the Marble of Carrara. Since the time of the ancient Romans, this beautiful white marble has been extracted and utilized for artworks all over the world, including Michaelangelo’s masterpiece David (which can be seen in the Accademia Gallery in Florence).
With a friendly, local driver/guide you will have the opportunity to visit one of the many quarries of the Tuscan region and witness how marble extraction was accomplished in the past.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Florence, Tuscany, Italy Itinerary Breakdown
Don’t miss this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Michaelangelo on a day tour to the marble quarries of Carrara. Learn about the history of marble extraction, enjoy views of the Apuan Alps and stop in the charming Tuscan town of Pietrasanta.
Lunch can be in Pisa or Lucca or we can suggest a beautiful wine farm if you are wine lovers.
Discover the history of marble extraction in Carrara.
Enjoy amazing views of the Apuan Alps
The tour begins in the stunning Apuan Alps, home to one of the most precious building materials in the world – the Marble of Carrara. Since the time of the ancient Romans, this beautiful white marble has been extracted and utilized for artworks all over the world, including Michaelangelo’s masterpiece David (which can be seen in the Accademia Gallery in Florence).
With a friendly, local driver/guide you will have the opportunity to visit one of the many quarries of the Tuscan region and witness how marble extraction was accomplished in the past.
Itinerary
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Chianti Wine District
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
Pisa Leaning Tower
Pisa Duomo
Pisa Baptistery
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Carrara, Carrara, Province of Massa Carrara, Tuscany
Carrara Marble Quarries
Duration: 4 hours
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