Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa Discount Tickets

Overview

This is one of the most surprising Industrial Tourism experiences that can be carried out in Portugal. The visit begins at the meeting point with a brief explanation of the geography, geology and history of the sector at the Núcleo Documental do Mármore. The program includes a visit to a quarry to learn about the marble extraction processes, followed by a visit to a sawmill where the marble is transformed for subsequent application. The visits take place in Alentejo, municipalities of Vila Viçosa and Borba, 50 minutes from Évora and 2 hours from Lisbon. During the visit, visitors are provided with a helmet and a vest for mandatory use during the visit and which will be returned at the end.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Professional yet informal local guide

Exclusion

hotel pickup

Hotel drop-off

Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Mandatory use of closed footwear

Own vehicle to travel between the meeting point and the places to visit.