Attractions & guided tours

Private Tour of Sassi di Matera

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Language: English, Italian, Spanish

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Duration: 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover natural caves, underground architecture and cisterns
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Matera
Take a walk through the city streets

What to expect

Discover the story of a town which was carved into rocks and was inhabited until the 20th century. Matera is a unique place, and makes for a great experience to experience. You will walk through the 2 main districts dug into the rocks, an area where you will discover cave-houses and rupestrian churches.

During this tour, you can admire the panoramic view over the Murgia Materana Park from the balconies whilst you discover the Matera origins, one of the oldest European cities. Afterwards, you will reach one of the highest points of the Sassi where you will visit the cathedral.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Private tour

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Where

Via San Biagio, 15, Matera, Province of Matera, Italy

What to remember

Know in advance:

The maximum number of people per tour is 10
You will have to climb several stairways along the way

Remember to bring:

It's recommend you wear comfortable shoes

Provider

Bologna Tour Best italy tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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