Full Private 3h Excursion to the Sassi di Matera
Overview
This guided walking tour offers a more complete and in-depth experience of the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, designed for travelers who want to go beyond a simple panoramic walk. Accompanied by a local guide, you will explore the historic districts by stepping into the heart of the city carved into the rock.
The itinerary includes entrance to two frescoed rock churches, including the renowned Madonna de Idris, dramatically suspended above Sasso Caveoso. Here, precious frescoes bear witness to the deep spirituality and artistic expression of medieval Matera.
Another key moment of the experience is the visit to a traditionally furnished cave house, set up as it was before the 1950s, offering a concrete understanding of the real living conditions of the families who inhabited the Sassi prior to the evacuation.
Enjoy a light tasting of regional bites - taralli, bread, and veggie spreads or other - to wrap up the tour.
What's Included
- Tasting of local food samples
- Entrance ticket to the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
- 10% discount coupon to Mòvado Food&Drinks bar in Piazza Duomo
- Entrance tickets to a Casa Grotta museum (cave dwelling)
- Entrance tickets to the rock church of Madonna de Idris
- Guided tour to both Sassi districts, Caveoso and Barisano
- Exclusive expert tour guide
- Tips
- Extra food and drinks
Meeting Location
Via Alessandro Volta
3/5, 75100 Matera MT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via Alessandro Volta
75100 Matera MT, Italy
In front of the Cathedral
What To Expect
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Chiesa del Purgatorio (pass by)
Piazza San Francesco
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cattedrale di Matera (pass by)
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa Rupestre Sant'Antonio Abate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Casa Grotta Narrante
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Via Madonna delle Virtù
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of Saint Mary of Idris
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
La Grotta Della Petrarola - Prodotti Tipici Matera / Degustazioni / Supermarket
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Collect your 10% discount coupon at our agency before the tour
- Matera’s historic districts feature uneven stone pavements, steps, and sloping pathways. We strongly recommend comfortable, non-slip walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- The route includes steps, inclines, and narrow alleys. A moderate level of mobility is required. The itinerary may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, wheelchairs, or strollers
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Activity code: C-91060P11
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