Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

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(1,288 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discovering Matera, the city of the Sassi which has the title of European Capital of Culture for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient stony districts are characterized by houses carved into the limestone rock and rock churches that make it unique in the world. This natural conformation, which evokes biblical scenarios, has always made them ideal sets for important films, most recently the film by Ben Hur.

What's Included

Local tour guide
10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink
Entrance fees to a cave house
Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church
Transportation
Food tasting

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please enter the Martulli Viaggi office and introduce yourself.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meet your guide at our agency

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Church of Purgatory

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The first stop of the tour takes visitors to Via San Francesco, in front of the majestic church of the same name. This moment allows for admiring the architecture and understanding the role that churches have played in the history and daily life of the Sassi.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Sassi of Matera

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    One of the highlights of the tour is the visit to the Rupestrian Church of Sant’Antonio, an ancient place of worship carved into the rock. Here, the guide provides detailed information about the history and religious importance of this unique structure.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Participants have the opportunity to explore a typical cave house, once inhabited by the residents of the Sassi. This experience offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in the past and helps to better understand the architecture and lifestyle of the Sassi.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    During the tour, a brief stop is planned to deepen the knowledge of the Church of San Pietro, another important historical site of the Sassi di Matera.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour concludes with a stop at the picturesque Piazzetta Pascoli, which offers a spectacular view of the Sassi di Matera.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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