Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa
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About the Activity
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.2 hours to 3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Professional yet informal local guide
hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
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Vila Vicosa
Vila Vicosa, PortugalVisit to the Marble Quarry Center in the region with passage and presentation of several quarries, with emphasis on the marble extraction processes, existing dangers, used machinery, economic and artistic aspects.
Visit to a construction site where the artisanal and manual transformation of marble, the techniques, the existing dangers, the machinery used in the final work and the personal histories of the construction site deserve special mention.
Visit to a marble sawmill / industrial marble transformation workshop where mechanized industrial marble transformation will be presented, the different machines used, the existing dangers, the different examples of final products and the entire operational context of a sawmill.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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At the headquarters of the AE Marble RouteView Location
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At the headquarters of the AE Marble RouteView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Lisbon time to receive 100% refund.
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No reviews found!Operated by Rota do Marmore do Anticlinal de EstremozCreated on 30 Jul 2020Created on 02 Dec 2024
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