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Discover the Wonderful Matera Sassi with Local Guide

5.0 (2 reviews) 2 hours Private tour
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Discover the Wonderful Matera Sassi with Local Guide

About this activity

Join this fascinating 2-hour private tour of the Matera Sassi.

Meet your expert guide in Piazzetta Pascoli, a viewpoint with a breathtaking panorama over the stones of Matera. Make your way down narrow stairways into the heart of Sasso Caveoso, one of the two Civita' districts, towards the baroque style church, San Pietro Caveoso. Venture inside a rupestrian church (carved into the rock), visit Santa Maria di Idris, set into a large, limestone rock and the ancient monastery, Santa Lucia alle Malve that has remarkable 1000 year old frescoes.

Head up a stairway to see a cave house and get an understanding how people once lived.

In the Sasso Barisano district you can admire the churches of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and the stunning Romanesque Cathedral.

Marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage site and chosen location for numerous Hollywood movies. Together with your guide you'll discover the magic, history, architecture and stories of the exquisite Matera.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Raphael Tours & Events

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional guide

Not included

  • Not included: trasportation to site

Itinerary

  1. Sassi di Matera

    2 hours

    Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world and it has houses carved into rocks, rupestrian churches, the underground rainwater channels and cisterns, and fossil shells found nestled in the walls which tell of the city’s thousand year history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet your guide in Piazzetta Pascoli near the drop-shaped statue. They will be holding up a sign with your name on it.

End point

  • Please meet your guide in Piazzetta Pascoli near the drop-shaped statue. They will be holding up a sign with your name on it.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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