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Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa

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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
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Avenida Duques de Bragança
7160-209 Vila Viçosa, Portugal

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What To Expect

Vila Vicosa

Visit 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.
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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
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Professional yet informal local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • hotel pickup.
  • Hotel drop-off.
  • Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified.
  • Private transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 7..

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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility 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
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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 City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Professional yet informal local guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food (including meals) and drinks, unless otherwise specified
  • Private transportation

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  • 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

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  • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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