Overview
This is a 9-hour guided shore excursion from the port of La Spezia exploring the Carrara Marble Quarries, the sculpture town of Pietrasanta and a Colli di Luni Vermentino wine tasting for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small-group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver/guides.
Discover Italy close-up in a Mercedes minivan of up to 7 - 8 people, taking you into the very heart of this incredible artistic area. Get the most of your time ashore to explore the chic resort and follow in the footsteps of great artists such as Michelangelo.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
4x4 Marble Tour
Quarry Tour
Wine Tasting
Some art studios may charge a small entry fee
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
What to expect
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Pietrasanta
2 hours
Enjoy the pleasant hour's drive to Pietrasanta; an old town of Roman origins rich in sculpting traditions and filled with workshops frequented by artists from all over the world. Visit the Bozzetti Sculpture Museum and get an insight into how artists make the marble come to life in a busy working artists studio (some studios may request a small entry fee). You may enjoy an Italian coffee in the Piazza del Duomo before travelling on to Carrara.
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Marble Caves of Carrara
3 hours
An immense cultural and historical patrimony, these mountains were first exploited by Julius Caesar and have supplied artists from Michelangelo to Henry Moore. Choose from 2 tours. Visit the inside of a working quarry (10euro per person) where you are taken into the heart of the Apuan Alps to discover a marble cathedral carved deep inside the mountain. This is still an active quarry with working machinery and once inside you will see first-hand how marble is cut Or you may wish to join a 4x4 guided tour (10euro per person) travelling through a network of 30 open-air active quarries arriving at an altitude of almost 1000m above sea level. Here, the scenery is almost lunar with spectacular views across the sea. Your tour guide will tell you about methods and stages of excavation, from cutting to loading huge marble blocks on top of the trucks right in front of your eyes. It was here where the James Bond chase scene was filmed in Quantum of Solace.
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Colonnata
1 hour
The perfect stop to enjoy lunch is in quarryman's village of Colonnata, renowned for its lard cured in huge marble vats.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about La Spezia Private Shore Excursion to Pietrasanta and Carrara Marble Quarries
Can I cancel La Spezia Private Shore Excursion to Pietrasanta and Carrara Marble Quarries for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- 4x4 Marble Tour
- Quarry Tour
- Wine Tasting
- Some art studios may charge a small entry fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pietrasanta, Marble Caves of Carrara, Colonnata.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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