Matera 2 Hours Private Tour of the Sassi

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover the history of a city carved into the rock and inhabited until the 20th century. Matera is a unique place, to be visited at least once in a lifetime.
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go to the 2 main districts carved into the rock, where you will discover cave houses and cave churches.

During the tour, admire the view from one of the balconies overlooking the Murgia Materana Park. Discover the history and origins of Matera, one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. Finally, reach one of the highest points of the Sassi and visit the cathedral.

What's Included

Licensed local tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will be holding a sign with the tourists name

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit of the historic center of Matera listening to the anecdotes of the guide who will let you discover the most evocative places of the Sassi of Matera

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Admire the famous Sassi of Matera which have been defined as a cultural landscape, to quote the definition by which they have been welcomed into the UNESCO World Heritage Site as you listen to the stories of your guide

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    During the tour, admire the view from one of the balconies overlooking the Murgia Materana Park. The city of stone, the historic center of Matera excavated close to the ravine, has been inhabited since the Paleolithic

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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