Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

5.0 (176 reviews) Matera, Italy
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Duration3h - 3h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesItalian
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

The Sassi of Matera, the cathedral, the rock churches and the cave house are the most important ancient sites of this complex city, and visiting them alone can be counterproductive. Save time with an expert guide by taking part in a tour that includes all the most unmissable monuments! Discover the history and curiosities about the Matera Sassi and enter the Cathedral, the most representative rock church of the city (the Madonna di Idris) and visit the first cave house in Matera.

What's included

  • Entrance ticket to the rock churches of Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone
  • Headphones (if the group exceeds 10)
  • Tour guide service
  • Entrance ticket to the Historic Cave House of Vico Solitario
  • Entrance ticket to the Cathedral
  • Everything that is not indicated under "included"
  • Any tip

What to expect

  1. Cathedral Basilica of Matera
    20m · Admission ticket included
    We will visit the Cathedral of Matera, an example of Apulian Romanesque style and dedicated to the Madonna delle Bruna. The latter is the Marian effigy dearest to the people of Matera and is celebrated during the homonymous festival on 2 July.
  2. Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We will enter a cave house "inhabiting it" for a few moments like Matera from other times. We will become one with the thought of the now disappeared peasant civilization for a small emotional journey.

    The visit also includes admission to the neviera and the rock church of S: Agostino al Casalnuovo.

    NB. in case this particular cave house is inaccessible, another equivalent one will be visited
  3. Church of Santa Maria de Idris
    30m · Admission ticket included
    It is the most scenic and significant rock church in the Sassi of Matera, positioned inside an incredible rocky outcrop which has now become a symbol of the city.
    N.B. If this rock church is not accessible, we will visit the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve.
    In case of inaccessibility also of the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, we will visit the rock church of the Holy Spirit.
  4. Sassi di Matera
    1h
    You will enter the history of Matera: a world heritage city with this tour dedicated to the Sassi.
    Together we will venture through the suggestive streets of Sasso Caveoso to discover its origins, its history and numerous rooms carved into the rock that can still be visited.
  5. La Fontana Dell'amore "amarsi Nei Sassi"
    5m
    Five bronze statues that tell us how young people fell in love in the Sassi of Matera between simple gestures and ancient customs.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

the meeting point will be in Piazza Duomo near the only fountain present, in front of the Cathedral

End point

Panoramic place, in which to take beautiful photos at the end of the tour, a few steps from many restaurants and bistros.
In about 10 minutes on foot you can return to the starting point of the tour, with a very simple road that will be indicated to you by our guide.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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