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Explore Matera: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Product code 23258P82
From
From EUR 137.5
Dates
Dec 21, 2018 to Dec 31, 2030
Start times
9:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 0-99
Options
Walking Tour
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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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From
From EUR 137.5
Explore Matera: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
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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
Live a suggestive walk of 2 hours in the history of a modern city still stuck to its origins, accompanied by a specialized local guide. This tour will allow you to explore the most picturesque corners of one of the Sassi di Matera, UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture 2019: "Sasso Caveoso". Discover the baroque district, the rock churches, the typical houses of the rural culture as well as the beautiful landscapes that were the locations of the biblical and historical films filmed in the city.
Overview
Live a suggestive walk of 2 hours in the history of a modern city still stuck to its origins, accompanied by a specialized local guide. This tour will allow you to explore the most picturesque corners of one of the Sassi di Matera, UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture 2019: "Sasso Caveoso". Discover the baroque district, the rock churches, the typical houses of the rural culture as well as the beautiful landscapes that were the locations of the biblical and historical films filmed in the city.
What's Included
Included
Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified local guide
Not included
Meals
Tickets for a rupestrian church with frescoes and a typically furnished casagrotta.
Any kind of transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Martulli Viaggi in Via Alessandro Volta 3/5, Matera.
End point
Martulli Viaggi in Via Alessandro Volta 3/5, Matera.
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
Meeting in Piazzetta Pascoli where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Sassi and the Murge upland. Walk in the streets where great directors such as Pasolini and Mel Gibson have made memorable movies.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
View of the Palazzo Lanfranchi, which houses the Museum of modern and medieval art of Basilicata.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
The Sassi di Matera are two districts: Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
Visit the church of San Pietro Caveoso. Church of San Pietro caveoso is regarded as one of the major religious points of reference in Matera both for the size of the parish and the strength of its assets.
Stop 5
15 minutes
Stop 5
Santa Lucia alle Malve is a rupestrian church in Matera, an ancient monastery that welcomed Benedictine-order nuns between the 8th and 16th centuries.
Stop 6
10 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
La Casagrotta is the typical dwelling of the Sassi carved into the rock. The casagrotta is composed of 4 rooms dug on three levels, with attached stable and cellar.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Other
Activity level: moderate.
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
4.6
5 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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