Discovering Matera, the city of the Sassi which has the title of European Capital of Culture for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient stony districts are characterized by houses carved into the limestone rock and rock churches that make it unique in the world. This natural conformation, which evokes biblical scenarios, has always made them ideal sets for important films, most recently the film by Ben Hur.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local tour guide
10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink
Entrance fees to a cave house
Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church
Transportation
Food tasting
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Alessandro Volta, 3
Please enter the Martulli Viaggi office and introduce yourself.
Return
Via Bruno Buozzi
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discovering Matera, the city of the Sassi which has the title of European Capital of Culture for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient stony districts are characterized by houses carved into the limestone rock and rock churches that make it unique in the world. This natural conformation, which evokes biblical scenarios, has always made them ideal sets for important films, most recently the film by Ben Hur.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local tour guide
10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink
Entrance fees to a cave house
Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church
Transportation
Food tasting
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Alessandro Volta, 3
Please enter the Martulli Viaggi office and introduce yourself.
Return
Via Bruno Buozzi
Itinerary
1
Via Alessandro Volta, 3/5
Meet your guide at our agency
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Chiesa del Purgatorio
Church of Purgatory
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Piazza San Francesco
The first stop of the tour takes visitors to Via San Francesco, in front of the majestic church of the same name. This moment allows for admiring the architecture and understanding the role that churches have played in the history and daily life of the Sassi.
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Sassi di Matera
Sassi of Matera
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Chiesa di S. Antonio Abate al Sasso Barisano
One of the highlights of the tour is the visit to the Rupestrian Church of Sant’Antonio, an ancient place of worship carved into the rock. Here, the guide provides detailed information about the history and religious importance of this unique structure.
10 minutes
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Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta
Participants have the opportunity to explore a typical cave house, once inhabited by the residents of the Sassi. This experience offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in the past and helps to better understand the architecture and lifestyle of the Sassi.
10 minutes
7
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
During the tour, a brief stop is planned to deepen the knowledge of the Church of San Pietro, another important historical site of the Sassi di Matera.
8
Piazzetta Pascoli
The tour concludes with a stop at the picturesque Piazzetta Pascoli, which offers a spectacular view of the Sassi di Matera.
