About This Tour
Embark on a captivating journey from La Spezia, delving into the world of Carrara's legendary marble quarries, exploring the charming town of Lucca, and witnessing the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa on this private, full-day tour.
Highlights
What’s Included
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allUnveiling the Carrara Marble Wonder
Your adventure begins with a scenic 1-hour drive from La Spezia to the majestic Carrara marble quarries. Upon arrival, a local guide leads you on a 50-minute exploration, delving into the fascinating history of marble extraction spanning over 2 millennia.
A Journey Through Time: Travel through the awe-inspiring marble valleys, stopping at breathtaking panoramic viewpoints. Reach an altitude of 1,000 meters, offering stunning vistas of the Carrara mountains. You'll visit both an outdoor and a gallery marble quarry, witnessing the evolution of excavation methods and marveling at the unique qualities of this prized material.
Delving Deeper: Learn about the tools, machines, and techniques employed throughout history for the extraction and transportation of marble. Witness the tireless trucks navigating challenging terrain, a testament to human ingenuity.
Off-Road Adventure (Optional)
Experience a thrilling off-road adventure aboard a specialized 4x4 vehicle driven by expert guides. Explore the magnificent marble landscape while receiving insightful commentary on both ancient and modern marble extraction methods.
A Taste of Tradition (Optional)
Savor a delicious lunch (optional) in Lucca or Colonnata, the oldest village inhabited by quarrymen. Here, you can indulge in the unique "lardo di Colonnata," a world-renowned local delicacy.
Lucca's Enchantment
In the afternoon, enjoy a self-guided exploration of Lucca, a charming medieval town located an hour from Carrara. Don't miss iconic landmarks like San Michele in Foro, St. Martin Cathedral, the Amphitheater Square, and more.
Pisa's Leaning Marvel
Conclude your journey with a visit to Pisa, marveling at the world-famous Leaning Tower and the Pisa Cathedral. Capture unforgettable photographs of these architectural wonders.
Possible variants
Please note, other possible variants of the schedule:
Skip Pisa and Lucca and stay longer in the “marble world”. Visit Carrara, entirely built of its marble, Colonnata scenic quarrymen village, a workshop where floors, table tops, kitchen counters are made.
Shorten your time in Lucca and see the leaning tower of Pisa.
Skip Pisa, and stay longer in Lucca to fully enjoy its beauties.
Useful information before you go
Terms and Conditions
TERMS of SALES
BOOKING DEPOSITS
CANCELLATION POLICY / NO-SHOW FEES
Tickets - Pisa
Tickets - Florence
Tickets - Marble Quarries
Service Standards
- NO hidden surprises, and your rate is confirmed before you book
- Our veh’s fleet is formed by exclusive private mercedes Sedan, Van and Bus
- The drivers are licensed, insured, regulated and vaccinated
- Our Staff includes a Safety and Security Manager, certified UNI 10459/2017 by ACCREDIA, the Italian Accreditation Body, and skilled/compilant with UNI ISO 31030 Travel risk management(TRM – Duty of care)
- English speaking driver if requested (same standards as above)
- Thanks to our authorizations, we’ll drop you off exactly in the very core historic centres of the towns
- Water bottles, wipes and mints inside the vehicle
- Highly competitive rates (less expansive then public Taxis for the average and long journey, but priecer for the short)
- C-19 compliance standards