Attractions & guided tours

Sasso Caveoso and Rupestrian Churches guided tour

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$22.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian

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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

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Do this because

Learn all about the ancient history of Matera
Explore old dwellings and churches carved in the rock
Discover more about the local food traditions and enjoy some tastings

What to expect

Learn more about Matera's past and present on a guided tour.

The experience will start with a short historical-architectural introduction about the Sassi of Matera, after which it will continue with a visit to the Sasso Caveoso. You'll thus enter into a traditionally furnished cave-dwelling, where you'll learn how the poorest inhabitants of Matera used to live until the '50s. You'll then visit one of the Rupestrian Churches which have been completely carved in the rock, and there you'll discover some precious iconographic traces of Greek-Italian monasticism, dating back to the X-XIII centuries.

Last but not least, the tour will bring you to "Il Bottegaccio", a ceramic and papier-mâché workshop, to learn more about the ancient popular traditions of Matera, including local foods.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Food tasting
Blue Badge guide
Map

What's not included

Transportation

Where

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

Meeting point:

Meet with your tour guide at the Altieri Viaggi office.

What to remember

Know in advance:

please note that this tour already includes in its price entrance fees to the Casa Grotta and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches

Remember to bring:

casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes, preferably with non-slip soles
a bottle of water, a hat and sunscreen for the sunny days
an umbrella or a waterproof jacket for the rainy days

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 7 days before the experience begins.

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