Vila Viçosa Marble Tour
Vila Viçosa Marble Tour
At your selected time, we'll meet you on Avenida Duques de Bragança. There, you'll get back in your vehicle and follow the guide's car to the marble quarries of Vila Viçosa, one of the most well-known in Portugal.
Once there, we'll start exploring this immense marble quarry together. During our tour, we'll tell you about the importance of this stone to the villages of Alentejo - you will be amazed by the size of the quarry!
Did you know that the marble is not ready for use immediately after extraction? After visiting the quarry, we will visit a local workshop to learn how this rock is processed in Vila Viçosa.
We'll then visit another workshop where we'll have the opportunity to see how the marble is treated to form its final shape. You'll be fascinated by the exclusive marble pieces they have on show here.
Finally, we'll return to Vila Viçosa to finish the tour.
Itinerary changes
On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays the industrial workshops are closed, so the tour will be focussed on the Alentejo marble quarries instead. In this case the tour will last two hours.
More Information
Duration
2h - 2h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English speaking guide
Safety equipment in the quarry
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Only some areas are accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Rota Da Marmore
Corporate name: Cechap- Associação de estudos de Cultura, História, Artes e Património
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Avenida Duques de Bragança 4.
