Vila Viçosa Marble Tour

Embark on a journey through history with this marble tour of Vila Viçosa, where you'll delve into one of the region's fundamental industries and explore an authentic quarry.

Vila Viçosa Marble Tour

At your chosen time, we will convene on Avenida Duques de Bragança. From there, you will climb back into your vehicle and follow our guide's car to the renowned marble quarries of Vila Viçosa, a standout location in Portugal.

Upon arrival, we will commence an in-depth exploration of this expansive marble site. Throughout the tour, you will discover the crucial role this stone plays within the communities of Alentejo, and you will be struck by the sheer scale of the quarry!

Are you aware that marble isn't immediately usable upon extraction? After our visit to the quarry, we will proceed to a local workshop where you will gain insight into the processing of this stone in Vila Viçosa.

Next, we will head to an additional workshop, providing a chance to witness how the marble is refined into its final forms. The unique marble artifacts showcased here are sure to captivate you.

In conclusion, we will make our way back to Vila Viçosa to end this enriching experience.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the industrial workshops remain closed, which means the focus of the tour will shift entirely to the Alentejo marble quarries. In such instances, the duration of the tour will be two hours.