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Lucca Private Day Trip to Pietrasanta and the Cararra Marble Quarries

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| Lucca, Italy
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from $883.99 per group (up to 7)

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The Carrara Marble Quarries where Michelangelo selected his marble for sculptures David in Florence and La Pietà in Rome
Inside the cathedral halls of a working marble quarry
Marble Mountain views across to the sea
Pietrasanta is an open-air museum filled with art and sculptures
Carrara bridges linking the marble valleys
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.
9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Italian

Overview

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 for up to 7 people 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!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lucca pickup and drop-off directly from your accommodation
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Some art studios may charge a small entry fee
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your driver shall meet you directly from your accommodation - hotel, villa, bed and breakfast, farmhouse or apartment. Please confirm your full address when booking and we'll see you there on the day!

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Pietrasanta

Take the 45 minute 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). Relax with an Italian coffee in the Piazza del Duomo taking in local life alongside open air art and sculpture before travelling on up into the Carrara marble quarries
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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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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lucca Private Day Trip to Pietrasanta and the Cararra 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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Activity code: C-22435P30

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lucca Private Day Trip to Pietrasanta and the Cararra 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Lucca pickup and drop-off directly from your accommodation.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • Some art studios may charge a small entry fee.
  • 4x4 Jeep Quarry Tour or Marble Cave Tour.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Lucca Private Day Trip to Pietrasanta and the Cararra Marble Quarries is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lucca Private Day Trip to Pietrasanta and the Cararra Marble Quarries will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Lucca pickup and drop-off directly from your accommodation
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Some art studios may charge a small entry fee
  • 4x4 Jeep Quarry Tour or Marble Cave Tour

Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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