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Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
Product code 199934P1
From
From EUR 45
Dates
Aug 1, 2026 to Aug 30, 2027
Start times
5:00 PM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-13, Adult ages 14-99
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Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
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Duration
3 hours to 3 hours 15 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
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From
From EUR 45
Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
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Duration
3 hours to 3 hours 15 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
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.
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
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
Not included
Everything that is not indicated under "included"
Any tip
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.
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
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
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
5 minutes
Stop 5
Five bronze statues that tell us how young people fell in love in the Sassi of Matera between simple gestures and ancient customs.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
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