A Day in Carrara

Taking a day trip to the town of Carrara is perfect for any traveler visiting Italy. Whether you’re an art lover or seeking adventure, there are plenty of reasons to visit the ancient town of Carrara. The town is located two hours outside of Florence which you can reach by either car or train. We highly recommend you visit Carrara during the summer or warmer seasons as the days are typically clearer for better views! Carrara is a lovely place to spend an entire day as the buildings are very colorful and the local inhabitants there are lively. We also recommend you spend a couple hours in the morning exploring the town and checking out places like the Marble Duomo and the Museo del Marmo.

A visit to the marble mountain in the afternoon is an absolute must while you’re visiting Carrara. When you reach the top of the mountain, you’ll get to see never-ending views of the Apuan Alps and see the bright blue sea reflecting off the white stone. We recommend you check out the beach before you head back to Florence.

By now you’re probably wondering “Where did all of this white marble come from?” In order to answer this question we suggest you book our excursion to the Carrara marble quarries.

Carrara Marble Quarries

This tour of the marble quarries is a unique experience to get in touch with the most famous marble of the world. You’ll be able to learn about the history of these marble quarries when you book our tour. Once you reach the higher quarries your guide will explain how the extraction techniques have changed from the Roman era to the present. There is also the possibility to visit the quarry from which Michelangelo chose the marble to sculpt his masterpieces. A couple things to keep in mind are we recommend you wear comfortable clothing and arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes early. Click on the link below to learn more about this tour.

Carrara Marble Quarries