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2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Sassi di Matera
Product code 35344P98
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From EUR 192.5
Dates
Available from Mar 12, 2024
Start times
4:00 PM, 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 12:00 PM
Travelers
Child ages 0-17, Adult ages 18-99
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2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Sassi di Matera
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
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2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Sassi di Matera





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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
Matera is famous for its Sassi dug into the rock nine thousand years ago, a unique heritage in the world, which is why it is included among the monumental World Heritage sites by UNESCO. For the same reason, Matera was named the European Capital of Culture in the year 2019. We will discover how the inhabitants of Matera were able to live for millennia in those narrow tuff tunnels. Yes, for millennia, until the mid-1950s. We will visit the rock churches of San Pietro Barisano and Santa Lucia alle Malve, both built inside rock caves and decorated with medieval frescoes. We will then go along the city ramparts for an invigorating panoramic walk. From the bastions of Matera, we will observe both the Sassi and the surrounding countryside and we will launch into our best photographic shots to capture this magical atmosphere. Our local guides will involve you like never before, with mysteries and details of a still authentic city. A tour worth trying: you will be left breathless by Matera!
Overview
Matera is famous for its Sassi dug into the rock nine thousand years ago, a unique heritage in the world, which is why it is included among the monumental World Heritage sites by UNESCO. For the same reason, Matera was named the European Capital of Culture in the year 2019. We will discover how the inhabitants of Matera were able to live for millennia in those narrow tuff tunnels. Yes, for millennia, until the mid-1950s. We will visit the rock churches of San Pietro Barisano and Santa Lucia alle Malve, both built inside rock caves and decorated with medieval frescoes. We will then go along the city ramparts for an invigorating panoramic walk. From the bastions of Matera, we will observe both the Sassi and the surrounding countryside and we will launch into our best photographic shots to capture this magical atmosphere. Our local guides will involve you like never before, with mysteries and details of a still authentic city. A tour worth trying: you will be left breathless by Matera!
What's Included
Included
Local expert guide
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
In front of Gran Caffè Centrale, Piazza Vittorio Veneto n. 8, Matera
End point
In front of Gran Caffè Centrale, Piazza Vittorio Veneto n. 8, Matera
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Piazza Vittorio Veneto is the main access point to the Sassi and the most important square in the historic center of Matera
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
San Pietro Barisano, originally called San Pietro de Veteribus, is the largest rock church in the city of Matera. Archaeological investigations have allowed to identify the first rock plant, dating back to the twelfth-thirteenth century, under the floor
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Santa Lucia alle Malve is a rock church located at the Sasso Caveoso of Matera, annexed to a Benedictine nunnery dating back to the 11th century.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
The Sassi di Matera are two districts of Matera, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, formed by buildings and rock architecture carved into the rock of the Murgia materana
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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