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- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Discover Matera with a panoramic bus tour ideal for visiting the Sassi in a comfortable way and without long walks. The experience combines panoramic routes, short walks in the historic center and entrances included in the symbolic places of the city.
From Tramontano Castle the tour reaches Piazzetta Pascoli, one of the most suggestive viewpoints to admire the Sasso Caveoso, and Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the heart of modern Matera overlooking the Sasso Barisano. The descent continues towards the Sassi with panoramic stops, a visit to a rock church carved into the rock and a typically furnished Casa Grotta, to understand life in the Sassi until the 1950s.
The bus facilitates travel in areas with elevation differences, making the tour suitable for all ages. In the late evening, experience the atmosphere of the Sassi illuminati and discover Matera at night in total relaxation. Ideal for a first visit, for those seeking iconic views, culture and comfort in a single experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You must show up at the travel agency at least 10 minutes before departure, and then go to the meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy
Listen to the historical introduction and identify the urban layout of the city from above.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Walk to the panoramic viewpoint. Overlooking the Sasso Caveoso.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Explore the heart of modern Matera on foot, overlooking the Sasso Barisano and an external view of the Cathedral.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Belvedere Sant'agostino
Also known as the Belvedere Colombo, the square adjacent to the majestic church of S. Agostino offers a picturesque panorama of the city of the Sassi.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta
Typical Cave House of the Sassi of Matera
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Visit one of the most iconic rock churches. Discover medieval spirituality carved into the rock.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
Enjoy the ride along the Gravina between rocky walls and natural views. Observe the Gravina canyon, the suspension bridge and the landscape of the Murgia Materana Park.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
Admire the Sassi from below; in the evening, be surprised by the effect of the illuminated Sassi. Get back on the bus and return to the starting point, retracing the area of the Villa Comunale.
30 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
- Tour shared with other travellers
- Participants must bring their phone with charged battery and headphones, so that they can enjoy the Audio Guide in English, Spanish or French during the tour.
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
- Tour shared with other travellers
- Participants must bring their phone with charged battery and headphones, so that they can enjoy the Audio Guide in English, Spanish or French during the tour.
- Non-paying children must sit on their laps
- The itinerary includes some stops with short stretches on foot on mainly flat surfaces; there may be some small steps
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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