Guided tour of the Barisano and Caveoso Sassi of Matera
Attractions & guided tours

Guided tour of the Barisano and Caveoso Sassi of Matera

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn about the history and architecture of the Barisano and Caveoso Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the traditional alleys and discover how people lived in the cave houses
  • Taste some typical local products
What to expect

You'll start this guided walking tour discovering the Barisano and Caveoso Sassi of Matera and learning more about their history and architecture, before reaching the top of the hill and visit the Apulian Romanesque cathedral.

You'll explore the two Baroque churches along the way up to the Vittorio Veneto Square, walking down the street of the Beccherie, which once was the commercial heart of the city. You'll admire the nineteenth-century fountain wanted by king Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies and enoy the view of the Barisano Sasso. Enter its alleys and descend to a traditional cave house to see how pooreer people used to live until the mid-50s. You'll continue the tour with a visit of the Caveoso Sasso and its rupestrian church, which was completely carved into the rock and still is rich in iconographic evidences from the X-XIII centuries.

Last but not least, you'll end the guided tour with a tasting of some typical local products.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Food tasting
  • check Blue Badge guide
  • check Map
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Water
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Via Domenico Ridola, 61, Matera, Province of Matera, Italy

Meeting point:
- Meet your guide in the agency Altieri Viaggi
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a guided group walking tour; the minimum number of people for tour activation is 2
  • The tour is free for infants up to 6 and it has a reduced price for children from 7 to 15
  • The tour would be still guaranteed in case of gentle rain
  • If the tour is cancelled by the agency because of bad weather conditions, it would be rescheduled or refunded

Remember to bring:

  • Bring some water, a hat and the SPF for the hottest days and an umbrella or a raincoat for the coldest ones
  • Casual clothes and comfortable shoes, preferably with anti-slip soles, are strongly recommended
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Provider
Altieri Viaggi
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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