Walk through the historic districts known as the Sassi of Matera, with a visit inside a typical cave house, to discover the history and the artistic and cultural heritage through the places, the stories of those who lived there, local crafts and a visit to cave sites.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Meeting Points
Departure
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Via Domenico Ridola, at the entrance of the Church of Purgatory
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience 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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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Walk through the historic districts known as the Sassi of Matera, with a visit inside a typical cave house, to discover the history and the artistic and cultural heritage through the places, the stories of those who lived there, local crafts and a visit to cave sites.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Meeting Points
Departure
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Via Domenico Ridola, at the entrance of the Church of Purgatory
Return
Itinerary
1
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Starting point on the so-called "Plan" of Matera with a brief introduction to the activity.
5 minutes
2
Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio
First stop on the tour with an introduction to the Sassi of Matera and time dedicated to souvenir photos.
10 minutes
3
Sasso Barisano
Walk in the Sasso Barisano to discover the history and development of the Matera civilization.
20 minutes
4
Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta
Stop inside a typical cave house of Sasso Caveoso with audio guide in several languages.
15 minutes
5
Sassi di Matera
Historic walk through the historic districts of the city: Caveoso, Barisano and Civita.
1 hour
6
Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve
Visit inside the oldest rupestrian monastic settlement in the city.
10 minutes
7
Belvedere Pascoli
Stop at the panoramic point overlooking the Sasso Caveoso.
10 minutes
8
Cattedrale di Matera
Stop at the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna to learn the history of its construction and the cult associated with it.
