Matera Walk Through History

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Matera, Italy

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

Walk through the historic districts known as the Sassi of Matera, with a visit inside a typical cave house, to discover the history and the artistic and cultural heritage through the places, the stories of those who lived there, local crafts and a visit to cave sites.

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Via Domenico Ridola, at the entrance of the Church of Purgatory

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza Don Vittorio POLONI

    Starting point on the so-called "Plan" of Matera with a brief introduction to the activity.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio

    First stop on the tour with an introduction to the Sassi of Matera and time dedicated to souvenir photos.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sasso Barisano

    Walk in the Sasso Barisano to discover the history and development of the Matera civilization.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta

    Stop inside a typical cave house of Sasso Caveoso with audio guide in several languages.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Sassi di Matera

    Historic walk through the historic districts of the city: Caveoso, Barisano and Civita.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve

    Visit inside the oldest rupestrian monastic settlement in the city.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Stop at the panoramic point overlooking the Sasso Caveoso.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Cattedrale di Matera

    Stop at the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna to learn the history of its construction and the cult associated with it.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

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