Guided tour of the Sassi di Matera

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Grab the chance to discover the unparalleled rocky habitat of Matera on a guided tour of its main attractions! Among alleys, hidden churches, and cave houses you will immerse yourself in the history and culture of this unique city, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993.Begin your tour with a stop in Piazza San Francesco to admire the namesake church and then walk until you'll reach the highest point of the city, the Civita. Here you'll admire the Cathedral. Stroll among the narrow streets and winding alleys to reach via dei Fiorentini and visit the suggestive rock church of Sant'Antonio Abate.The next stop of your tour will be a typically-furnished cave house, that you will have the chance to visit. Continue along Via Madonna delle Virtù and Porta Pistoia while learning more about the Church of San Pietro Caveoso. Your experience will end in Piazzetta Pascoli, where you'll enjoy a breathtaking view overlooking the Sassi.

Highlights

  • Tour Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, Matera's most famous neighborhoods
  • Admire a typical cave house and the suggestive rock church of Sant'Antonio Abate
  • Discover the art, architecture, and history of the 2019 European Capital of Culture
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

What's included

  • Qualified guide
  • Entrance fees to the rock church
  • Entrance fees to Casa Grotta

Where you'll meet

Martulli Viaggi - Tour & Experience.

Operated by

Martulli Viaggi

Important information

* Children up to 14 years go for free * The minimum number of participants for the English, French, and Spanish tour is 2

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