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La Spezia Private Shore Excursion to Pietrasanta and Carrara Marble Quarries

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9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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 for up to 7 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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • 4x4 Marble Tour
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Your driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the port and will be holding a sign with your name on it. To get to this area you have to first pickup the cruise ship’s free shuttle directly below your ship and take the 2 minute ride to the main car-park area.

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Pietrasanta

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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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Marble Caves of Carrara

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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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Colonnata

The perfect stop to enjoy lunch is in quarryman's village of Colonnata, renowned for its lard cured in huge marble vats.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the La Spezia Private Shore Excursion to Pietrasanta and Carrara Marble Quarries?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • 4x4 Marble Tour
  • Quarry Tour
  • Wine Tasting
  • Some art studios may charge a small entry fee

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

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