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Matera Sassi Guided Tour: Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site and 2019 European Culture Capital
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Matera
Embark on a guided tour of Matera’s Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Explore the ancient stony districts, with their unique rock churches and houses carved into limestone rock. Discover the biblical scenery that has attracted filmmakers, including the recent film Ben Hur.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Martulli Viaggi - Agency Martulli Viaggi
- Chiesa del Purgatorio - Church of Purgatory
- Piazza San Francesco - 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.
- Sassi di Matera - Sassi of Matera
- Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C’era Una Volta - 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.
- Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - 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.
- Piazzetta Pascoli - The tour concludes with a stop at the picturesque Piazzetta Pascoli, which offers a spectacular view of the Sassi di Matera.
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
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Food tasting
Additional Information
Exploring Matera, the ‘City of Stones’ hailed as the European Capital of Culture in 2019 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its distinctive historic districts boast homes and churches hewn from the native limestone, setting it apart globally. This unique landscape, resonating with biblical imagery, has consistently provided the perfect backdrop for major movies, including the recent Ben Hur film.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
Location
Via Alessandro Volta, 3
Via Alessandro Volta
Corner Via Ridola - Church of Purgatory
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Q5071wukylieb
Sep 3, 2024
Fascinating insight into the history of Matera … well worth it ! - Well worth doing the guided tour… you learn so much about the history and things that you would walk past without realising what you are seeing. A must do in Matera!
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Lorenzo
Sep 1, 2024
Guided tour Matera - We took the 2-hour guided tour to Matera. The Guide Giuseppe, very prepared and engaging, accompanied us around the city explaining everything in detail. It was a fantastic experience that I Recommendation to everyone.
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Maxim5551
Sep 1, 2024
Touching - Really capable and prepared Guide and also nice matera is really engaging and you realize how beautiful there can be even in an abandoned place
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Gielle40
Aug 28, 2024
A real dive into Matera's history. - Highly recommended tour to get a historical / cultural overview of Matera; the Guide (Antonia) was really exhaustive and competent as well as very nice. The tour includes a couple of extra attractions that help and complement the discovery of this truly unique city and population.
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Saraps4271vw
Aug 28, 2024
The first time in Matera - Very nice and complete visit for us who were at the first visit of Matera. Guide and highly recommended tour.
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Damianob216
Aug 28, 2024
An interesting experience - Nice Guided Tour for the Stones of Matera our guide Giusi was very nice and extremely competent. Absolutely recommended tour
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Cristina
Aug 28, 2024
Very interesting - Very interesting excursion with visit of the stones with an expert, passionate and engaging Guide: IMMA. Highly recommended.
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986syle
Aug 28, 2024
Walking tour of the stones - We booked this tour a bit skeptical because on foot and with a child we were not sure he would last until the end.
We changed our minds right away! Our Guide, Antonia, was just fantastic!!!!! A wonderful tour, not tiring at all, we immersed ourselves, through his words, in the real atmosphere of Matera and the stones. Antonia with her voice enchants you and you would listen to her for hours and hours. Super recommended tour and Matera really gorgeous!!!!!
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Robertogr1203fu
Aug 27, 2024
Matera.. The charm of Italy - If you have to visit Matera x the first time you absolutely must do it with a Guide.. Besides, they're great. The history of this city is so much to discover and the guides know how to do it perfectly.
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Misabiba
Aug 19, 2024
Easy to say "Matera is beautiful"! - Very interesting!
Great Guide Antonia, never trivial and prepared. I, skeptical of this city, have now understood the "painful beauty" of Matera, thanks to her!
See you soon
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