Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa
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.
What's Included
- Professional yet informal local guide
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Av. Duques de Bragança 4
7160-209 Vila Viçosa, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Mandatory use of closed footwear
- Own vehicle to travel between the meeting point and the places to visit.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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 (WEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Professional yet informal local guide.
- hotel pickup.
- Hotel drop-off.
- Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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 2024What's Included
- Professional yet informal local guide
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Mandatory use of closed footwear
- Own vehicle to travel between the meeting point and the places to visit.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Operated by a business
