Location: Carrara
Top Things to do in Carrara
Things to do in Carrara, Tuscany: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Carrara [karˈraːra] (Emilian: Carara) is a city and comune in Tuscany, in central Italy, of the province of Massa and Carrara, and notable for the white or blue-grey marble quarried there. It is on the Carrione River, some 100 kilometres (62 mi) west-northwest of Florence.
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1. Fully-Day Private Tour to Cinque Terre from Florence
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 99 reviews
Head to the coast for a day in Italy’s Cinque Terre on a private (this is not a shared tour) 10-hour trip from Florence. Listed as a UNESCO site, the region is made up of five charming fishing villages that cling to the cliffs. Visit Manarola, Vernazza, and Corniglia, and travel between them by boat or train. In each village, you’ll have time to wander the streets, browse local shops, eat, and soak up the sea views. The tour itinerary is designed to achieve the most from you day and as much as possible we are ready to customize it to meet your expectations. If you want to visit Pisa on the same trip, upgrade when you book.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off within Florence, Private transport by air-conditioned minivan or car, Tour escort
Exclusions: Boat and train tickets, Gratuities, Food and drinks, For pickup requests outside the city please send a note in special requirements to find the best possible arrangements
Reviewed By Tinagiuriato
We had a fabulous tour of the Uffizi Gallery with Luca the other week. He is really knowledgeable and it is a pleasure to listen to his stories. He explained in great details the most important art works and it kept it fun at all times! Definitely recommend!!
2. PRIVATE tour in Carrara marble quarries with 4x4 vehicles
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4.8 based on 157 reviews
Get to know a different and fascinating reality, made up of hard work and genius, ancient sweat and modern technology. Our guided tours allow, in absolute safety, direct contact with places, people, tools, machinery and everyday gestures of ancient wisdom, to understand where modern sculpture was born
Inclusions: Private transportation, "Lardo di Colonnata IGP" tasting
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Reviewed By Roberto2568
High professionals guides. The best that you can find about Cave of Marmo tours but not only. The team has a high cultural level regarding the history of the whole of Tuscany
3. Livorno Private Shore Excursion to Pietrasanta and the Carrara Marble Quarries
Customised shore excursion from the port of Livorno exploring the Carrara marble quarries, the sculpture town of Pietrasanta and a Colli di Luni Vermentino wine tasting for the discerning traveller 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 that takes you into the very heart of this incredible artistic area. Get the most of your time ashore to explore the chic resort of Pietrasanta and follow in the footsteps of great artists such as Michelangelo.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, 4x4 Marble Tour or Quarry Tour, Wine Tasting, Some art studios may charge a small entry fee
Reviewed By Psinclair12
Super responsive, caring, thoughtful service that I worked with on my most recent Italian vacation. From the first email to the last drop off, they were simply the best. A pick up at the very hard to navigate Florence train station--flawlessly executed. An amazing restaurant recommendation on the trip from Florence to Lucca. Courteous, professional, communicative from Florence to Lucca, to La Spezia, to Lucca, to Pisa. Wonderful!
4. CARRARA MARBLE: discover the history of the famous white gold
The Great Michelangelo Bonarroti has created marvelous statues making large use of the precious marble of Carrara and his statues seem to possess their own soul. - Private Tour - Departure from an agreed meeting point - Driver and professional guide - Visit of the Carrara marble caves with a SUV 4x4 - Lunch in a local restaurant with a tasting of the famous Lardo di Colonnata - Return to the starting meeting point - About 4 hours tour - Languages: Italian, English + German on request
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By 628brendah
What an amazing day! It started with truffle hunting with Roberto and his two dogs - Ori and Chloe! We learned a lot about truffle hunting and how the dogs are trained. Chloe was 'in training' and it was fun to see how Roberto used both dogs. They found about 12 truffles in all of various sizes! Then we headed to a small family winery where we ate the fruits of our labor!!! We had a 4 course 'absolutely delicious' meal, tasted a lot of great wines, in addition to olive oil and honey! We even bought a bottle of wine to take with us and watched Sylvia add the DOCG label by hand (which are closely tracked by the region)! We had a great tour guide, Paelo, with us the entire day! He picked us us at our farmhouse, was our translator when needed, was very courteous and informative! I would highly recommend this very unique experience! And I would recommend Tuscany Private Tours. They were very easy to communicate with and very responsive!
5. Tour of the Carrara quarries and artistic laboratories of Pietrasanta
A spectacular view of the Apuan Alps and a breathtaking tour. The tour includes a guided tour with a 4x4 Jeep of open pit quarries, to observe the modern machinery used today for excavation and learn the methods of extraction, but above all to relive the history of the white blocks of the most famous marble in the world. After the quarry tour, you can visit the village of Colonnata, where you can taste and buy local products in the shops that animate the small village. The tour includes a visit to an ancient Larderia with illustrations of production and storage techniques in typical marble basins. In the afternoon, we will head to Pietrasanta, the world center of artistic marble processing, but also of other artistic products, such as mosaic and metal sculptures. We will visit some art workshops and experience the thrill of witnessing the live realization of the works. The tour will continue to discover the historic center of Pietrasanta.
Inclusions: Full Day Private Guide, Jeep tour booking, Visit art workshops in Pietrasanta
Exclusions: Lunch, Jeep tour (€ 12)
Reviewed By SilviaL67
Best experience, every detail perfectly organized, lovely places and people. Will do it again next summer! Serena's support was really amazing
6. Tour Of Carrara Marble Quarries With Stop In Lucca & Wine Tour - Ultimate Safari
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.
Inclusions: Helmet and jacket, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tickets for Carrara Marble Quarries Tour
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By chiccamamy86
It was a wonderful experience to rely on the guidance of Andrea, very competent person and advice to anyone who should come in Florence and Tuscany contact the Ultimate Tours company. Great services. Warm regards Andrea
7. Shore Excursion from Livorno to Carrara Marble Quarries & visit Pisa & Lucca
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.
Inclusions: Helmet and jacket, Tickets for Carrara Marble Quarries Tour, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By chiccamamy86
It was a wonderful experience to rely on the guidance of Andrea, very competent person and advice to anyone who should come in Florence and Tuscany contact the Ultimate Tours company. Great services. Warm regards Andrea
8. Carrara Marble and Colonnata Lard Tasting Private Tour from Forte Dei Marmi
After meeting your professional driver at your accommodation, you’ll be driven in a 4×4 to the famed Carrara Marble quarries. Carrara, located in the Tuscan region, harbors one of the most prominent marble quarries in Europe. Carrara marble is used throughout the world for a variety of purposes, and it has been dubbed “white gold” in several publications. From the first quarries, you’ll make your way to the Apuan Alps, a mountain range in the north of Tuscany. There, you’ll visit one of the region’s ancient quarries, as harsh conditions and erosion turned the surrounding mountains into the very Carrara marble for which the city is known.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Attractions admission fees, Extra Time
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