Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

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About this activity

The Sassi of Matera, the cathedral, the rock churches and the cave house are the most important ancient sites of this complex city, and visiting them alone can be counterproductive. Save time with an expert guide by taking part in a tour that includes all the most unmissable monuments! Discover the history and curiosities about the Matera Sassi and enter the Cathedral, the most representative rock church of the city (the Madonna di Idris) and visit the first cave house in Matera.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours – 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: Italian
Operated by: Zirlio Travel Experience

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance ticket to the rock churches of Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone
Included: Headphones (if the group exceeds 10)
Included: Tour guide service
Included: Entrance ticket to the Historic Cave House of Vico Solitario
Included: Entrance ticket to the Cathedral

Not included

Not included: Everything that is not indicated under "included"
Not included: Any tip

Itinerary

Cathedral Basilica of Matera

20 min Admission included

We will visit the Cathedral of Matera, an example of Apulian Romanesque style and dedicated to the Madonna delle Bruna. The latter is the Marian effigy dearest to the people of Matera and is celebrated during the homonymous festival on 2 July.
Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario

30 min Admission included

We will enter a cave house "inhabiting it" for a few moments like Matera from other times. We will become one with the thought of the now disappeared peasant civilization for a small emotional journey.

The visit also includes admission to the neviera and the rock church of S: Agostino al Casalnuovo.

NB. in case this particular cave house is inaccessible, another equivalent one will be visited
Church of Santa Maria de Idris

30 min Admission included

It is the most scenic and significant rock church in the Sassi of Matera, positioned inside an incredible rocky outcrop which has now become a symbol of the city.

N.B. If this rock church is not accessible, we will visit the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve.

In case of inaccessibility also of the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, we will visit the rock church of the Holy Spirit.
Sassi di Matera

one hour

You will enter the history of Matera: a world heritage city with this tour dedicated to the Sassi.

Together we will venture through the suggestive streets of Sasso Caveoso to discover its origins, its history and numerous rooms carved into the rock that can still be visited.
La Fontana Dell'amore "amarsi Nei Sassi"

5 min

Five bronze statues that tell us how young people fell in love in the Sassi of Matera between simple gestures and ancient customs.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

the meeting point will be in Piazza Duomo near the only fountain present, in front of the Cathedral

End point

Panoramic place, in which to take beautiful photos at the end of the tour, a few steps from many restaurants and bistros.

In about 10 minutes on foot you can return to the starting point of the tour, with a very simple road that will be indicated to you by our guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.