Di Colonnata

Get ready for an authentic adventure inside the famous marble caves in Carrara. Jump on the Land Rover and explore the caves with your friendly local guide. Look inside the vast white wounds that open up on the wild slopes of Carrara, and learn how the quarries have provided marble to towns and cities across Italy for more than 2,000 years. Hear about the sweat of the men who mined the marble used to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Ancient Rome, along with many sculptures of the Renaissance. Get in touch with the people, places, and machinery of an ancient tradition. Drive to different active quarries, up to 1,000 meters above sea level and hear how the noble stone is mined. Get detailed explanations about the old and modern excavation process. On our way back to Carrara, to taste a sample of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP.

Follow the winding roads of the Colonnata Valley and get detailed explanations about the old and modern excavation process of marble. Look inside the vast white wounds that open up on the wild slopes of Carrara, and learn how the quarries have provided marble to towns and cities across Italy for more than 2,000 years. Hear about the sweat of the men who mined the marble used to build the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Ancient Rome, along with many sculptures of the Renaissance. On your way back home, you are invited to go by your own means to taste a sample of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP, guide will give you the indication of the place to go.

MINIMUM OF PARTICIPANTS: 4 This discovery tour of the Carrara Marble Quarries will take you into the heart of the marble basins and into the town of Colonnata for a tasting of "LARDO PGI" and other local products! You will set off in an elegant Mercedes minivan to the Carrara Quarries and, crossing the road that winds like a snake to the top of the mountain, you will cross the famous Ponti di Vara bridges that together with the striking tunnels carved into the rock made up the “former Marble Railroad.” We will head straight into the heart of the marble basins to visit a closed quarry; this is a shared guided tour of just under an hour in what is called the “Cathedral of Marble” where the extraction techniques, machinery and history of this precious material will be explained. We will then take a walk through the streets of the town of Colonnata where a tasting of Lardo di Colonnata and other local products is planned. The languages available during the shared tour in the closed quarry are: Italian, English, French and German.

In the heart of the most characteristic district of Rome, Trastevere, it is located in the basement of an 18th-century building, the Catina Fabllus. An underground cellar, obtained from the careful recovery of a Roman cistern of the 1st century A.D., furnished with antique furniture that makes this place unique. By booking this food and wine tasting, you will have the opportunity to experience an exclusive moment. Our tasting proposals last approximately one hour. A journey through the flavors that have made Italy the home of good food,: Gorgonzola DOP, Taggiasca olives, Parma ham DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lardo di Colonnata DOP, Mortadella DOP, Salami, Tuscan Bread “Sciocco” PDO, Guanciale di Amatrice, Bread di Veroli PGI, Pizza Romana, Mozzarella and Ricotta of Buffalo, Pecorino Moliterno PGI, Provolone Monaco PDO, Bresaola of Vacca Podolica, and….. more! You will not enter as tourists but as taste explorers. Do Not Miss This Opportunity!

The only Carrara marble tour that allows you to get in a real cave. Nice to meet you! We are drivers and tour leaders… we would like to show you an hidden gem of Tuscany! I will pick you up with my professional van from the area of Lucca or Pisa and I will bring you up on the mountain of Carrara. We will reach the cave and we will jump in a 4×4 Jeep that can drive us inside. A professional tour guide will explain you everything about the story of this legendary place: not only how they work and they extract the marble, but also how they are producing a special wine or how to recognize a real Carrara marble from a fake one. At the end of tour, we will get out from the cave and I will drive you up in the little village of Colonnata: a very small and authentic place famous for a very tasty kind of salami… "lardo di colonnata" ! I can bring you in the best food shop to buy a piece of lard or try to book a local restaurant for a tasting! A tour off the beaten path 🙂

In the heart of the most characteristic district of Rome, Trastevere, it is located in the basement of an 18th-century building, the Catina Fabllus. An underground cellar, obtained from the careful recovery of a Roman cistern of the 1st century A.D., furnished with antique furniture that makes this place unique. By booking this food and wine tasting, you will have the opportunity to experience an exclusive moment. Our tasting proposals last approximately one hour. A journey through the flavors that have made Italy the home of good food,: Gorgonzola DOP, Taggiasca olives, Parma ham DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lardo di Colonnata DOP, Mortadella DOP, Salami, Tuscan Bread “Sciocco” PDO, Guanciale di Amatrice, Bread di Veroli PGI, Pizza Romana, Mozzarella and Ricotta of Buffalo, Pecorino Moliterno PGI, Provolone Monaco PDO, Bresaola of Vacca Podolica, and….. more! You will not enter as tourists but as taste explorers. Do Not Miss This Opportunity!

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

A personalised private tour from Lucca exploring the Carrara marble quarries, the sculpture town of Pietrasanta for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. You will tour in comfort and style in a top of the range Mercedes minivan or sedan discovering Italy 'close up' as you travel into the heart of this incredible artistic area. Explore the open-air museum of Pietrasanta, follow in the footsteps of great artists such as Michelangelo, and delve into a sumptuous quarryman's lunch in the little village of Colonnata!

– Follow in the Master's footsteps as you trace Michelangelo's tracks to the marble quarries of Carrara. Carrara is where he went (250 miles was no small feat then) to hand pick his marble for his Pieta' and from which came the marble for, yes, the David. – Nowhere in the world is like the "Cinque Terre" or "Five Lands". These quaint, colorful seaside towns combine with the blues and greens in nature to create a stunning, scenic palette. Take a self guided tour through the towns. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. – Take an optional stop in Colonnata, world renowned home of Lardo di Colonnata, a local delicacy of pork fat aged in marble vats.

– Follow in the Master's footsteps as you trace Michelangelo's tracks to the marble quarries of Carrara. Carrara is where he went (250 miles was no small feat then) to hand pick his marble for his Pieta' and from which came the marble for, yes, the David. – Nowhere in the world is like the "Cinque Terre" or "Five Lands". These quaint, colorful seaside towns combine with the blues and greens in nature to create a stunning, scenic palette. Take a self guided tour through the towns. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. – Optional is a stop in Colonnata, world renowned home of Lardo di Colonnata, a local delicacy of pork fat aged in marble vats.

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.

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.

From the port of Carrara, our private driver takes you to the region's most treasured gem: the white marble quarries. Cuando llegues, aboard comfortable and powerful Land Rover Defenders, our guide leads you to the summits of the Apuan Alps to explore the three most renowned marble excavation basins in the world: Colonnata, Miseglia, and Torano. These are the very sites where Michelangelo finds the block that brings his famous Pietà to life. This tour is not just about marble extraction, techniques, or processing; it immerses you in history, fascinating anecdotes, and the stories of the people who shape this tradition. During the excursion, you savor the renowned lardo di Colonnata, a unique delicacy of the local butchery tradition, perfectly paired with a wine tasting. Important Note: The remaining 1 hours will be dedicated to travel to Carrara Marble Quarries and return to the port. This product is not wheelchair accessible.

Unlike standard cooking classes, our Truffle Cooking Experience is an exclusive, hands-on journey guided by our chef and sommelier in a private Tuscan setting. Before preparing a luxurious four-course meal featuring fresh truffles, you'll start learning about truffles. Enjoy intimate, personalized guidance, premium organic wines, and e.v.o. Olive oils and an authentic farm-to-table atmosphere. Relax in a stunning outdoor or intimate indoor dining space, savoring your creations in an unforgettable gourmet escape. This isn’t just a class—it’s a true taste of Tuscany’s finest flavors and traditions! ✨

Embark on a day “one step from the sky” exploring the breathtaking Carrara Marble Quarries and savoring exquisite wines at the Luni farm winery. Our local expert driver will pick you up directly at your address, and we’ll journey to the heart of the Apuan Alps. At the Fantiscritti quarries, a Jeep will take us inside an active marble quarry, where a knowledgeable local guide will unveil the secrets of Carrara’s world-famous marble. Witness the art of marble cutting and explore the fascinating museum hall carved into the quarry itself. Next, we’ll visit the picturesque village of Colonnata, renowned for its "lardo di Colonnata." Stroll through its charming streets and marvel at spectacular views of the Apuan mountains. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Luni farmhouse for a delightful light lunch paired with an exceptional wine-tasting experience. Enjoy five fine local wines accompanied by delicious regional products. This tour is recommended in spring and summer for the best experience!