Curious and learn about the history and traditions of this unique, iconic city and set of international colossals.
Our guided tour of Matera in the Sassi is an intense experience to discover history, anecdotes and hidden glimpses. You will discover the true soul of this city thanks to the great added value of our professional local tour leader. You will be able to walk through the neighborhoods called "Sassi" with the ancient houses and rock churches carved into the rock. Everything tells us about a poor life and marginalization of its inhabitants in the past.
⇒ POPULARITY: 10/10
⇒ THIS PANORAMIC GROUP TOUR OF THE SASSI DI MATERA IS FOR people who love culture, local history and for the more curious who want to admire ancient houses and unique places up close. The Matera tour leader is suitable for dynamic people who love walking through alleys and ups and downs, looking for craft shops and lovers of local agricultural products and who want to experience more in one place. This tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or those who tire easily on inclines.
⇒ YOU WILL GET EMOTIONAL by discovering with our tour leader of the Sassi of Matera that there are such particular houses with such precarious survival systems. You will be fascinated by their transformation into hotels, luxury B&Bs for an amazing experience.
⇒ DIFFICULTY: medium
⇒ DURATION: 2 and a half hours
⇒ TIMETABLES: morning shift at 10.30 - afternoon shift at 4.00 pm or 5.00 pm depending on the month
⇒ TO PUT IN THE BACKPACK the essential so that it is light with a bottle of water. Know that the heat in Matera is felt in the summer. Better to wear comfortable clothing suitable for the season as you walk a bit and there are many steps. A cell phone or camera cannot be missing to capture a unique city like Matera. We take care of the rest.
⇒ WE GUARANTEE that - thanks to our Sassi di Matera tour leader - you will be impressed by this city and you will live a full, authentic and engaging experience. You will be pleasantly surprised by the things the locals will tell you and it will be love at first…. visit.
⇒ PRICES LANGUAGE ENG/SPA/FRA/GER
€160 up to 3 people ⇒ €180 from 4 to 25 pax ⇒ €200 from 26 to 40 pax
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⇒ PRIVATE MATERA SASSI TOUR IN BRIEF We will meet in Piazza Vittorio Veneto with the panoramic view of the Civita and the Sasso Barisano. We will cross Piazza del Sedile and via Duomo until we reach the beautiful belvedere. We will have the opportunity to enter a rock church and a cave house (entrances are not included).
*It is possible to add to the cart:
“Taste & crafts manship” option to taste typical products and visit artisan shops €25 per person
entrance fees to the cave house and the rock church €10 per person
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| Included | tour guide (private tour) |
|---|---|
| Not included | ticket entrance cave house and cave church |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Opening hours |
Venue
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Matera, MT, Italia
Offered by
TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR
Further information
Why visit Matera?
Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world and dates back to the Paleolithic era. However, it became famous when UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site in 1993. It has a unique charm, thanks to the presence of the numerous churches and cave houses carved into the rugged hillside, which served as residences until the 1950s. In the ‘60s though it experienced a major sanitation decline and the "Sassi" residents were all relocated abandonning the Sassi district. Acknowledged as “a national disgrace” in Italy in 2019, Matera was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture, which led to an important moment of cultural and social rebirth.Today this area has had its well-deserved social and cultural redemption. It would take more than a halfday to discover the city..
How to visit Matera?
Matera's guided tour will start in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. For parking, we recommend leaving your car in the area of Piazza Matteotti where an hourly rate applies, and the location is a five-minute walk from the meeting point. The visit is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people to a maximum of 25.
How long does it take to visit Matera?
Our tour leader of Matera lasts 2.5 hours and takes place mainly outside, between the Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano districts. Here you can admire ancient cisterns, houses carved into the rock . At the end of the panoramic tour, a tasting awaits that will appease your appetite at least for a while.We advise you to spend at least one day in Matera so that you can experience different aspects unique to this city, especially at sunset and at night, it is really a magical place.
Matera panoramic tour: online booking
To book your visit, you will simply have to use our online booking system and choose the date and time you prefer. There are no additional charges on this tour.
Matera Tour: What to see in the surroundings
If you have decided to stay overnight, we recommend our tour to the Park of rock churches, located outside of the city. We arrange a minivan to take you there from the city centre every afternoon, so you can leave your car in the parking lot without further problems.From Matera, you can then visit Alberobello by taking advantage of our tour by minivan, which is both comfortable and safe. Puglia is really a few kilometres from Matera. For this reason, a jaunt to Altamura, just 10 minutes by car, is a must . Following our tour is a tasting of the famous Altamura D.O.P. Bread.It also worth the trip to Gravina di Puglia, famous for its sights and rock churches as well as the opportunity to taste a dairy specialty called the Ball of Gravina in one of the many dairies.
