Exclusive Private Carrara Marble & Luni Wines Experience from Florence

  • Tuscany
  • 9 hours
  • English

[Overview] The world of marble is not just about extraction and craftsmanship — it is the story of a land and its people, whose identity has long been intertwined with this ancient stone.

[The Marble] Carrara marble, known to the Romans as Luna marble, is a prized white or blue-grey marble used for centuries in sculpture and architectural decoration. It has been quarried since Roman times in the rugged mountains above Carrara.

[The Quarries] The quarries are vast, open-air scars on the mountainside — monumental white wounds carved into steep, wild slopes. For over 2,000 years, nature and human ingenuity have clashed and cooperated here.

[By the Numbers] More marble has been extracted from the over 650 quarry sites surrounding Carrara than anywhere else on Earth. The most prized variety, statuario marble, has long been favored for monumental sculpture.

[The Experience] This is not just a tour — it's an exclusive, private experience for those seeking something truly special.

What's included

  • Private visit to three Carrara marble quarries
  • Private visit to one local winery
  • Wine tastings of regional DOC wines
  • Gourmet lunch paired with the wines
  • Private transportation for the day
  • Expert sommelier/guide with you throughout the experience
  • Pickup from your accommodation in Florence
  • A 100% private tour

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Practical information

Please note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Minimum drinking age: 18
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies
  • The places and spaces in which the guided tour takes place into the marble quarries are private work sites and not a playground; potentially dangerous. MANDATORY: 1) wearing closed shoes — no access for people in slippers or sandals; 2) always and exclusively stay in the areas indicated by the Guide; 3) avoid throwing (or kicking) stones.

Location

Tuscany

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