Sassi Tour: Explore Ancient Dwellings Dug into Barisano and Caveoso Tuff

Old homes carved into the tuff. A profound ‘canyon’ (gravina) traversed by a creek. Ceilings that transform into floors for residences on the higher tiers. A complex system of narrow streets, giving the feel of strolling through a papier-mâché nativity display.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museo di Palazzo lanfranchi - The Tour of the two Sassi starts with a historical-architectural and anthropological introduction to the Sassi of Matera carried out in Piazzetta Pascoli. The guide will also illustrate the history of Palazzo Lanfranchi which dominates the small square.
  • Piazza Vittorio Veneto - During the walk on the city plan,…
What's Included
  • Entry to a traditional cave house
  • Admission to a quarry house
  • Sampling of local specialties
  • Access to a rock church
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Location
Via Domenico Ridola, 61
Via Domenico Ridola
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Marcio_a
Sep 23, 2024
Very nice - Barbara our guide was very knowledgeable of Matera and the history of how it all came to be today. There was lots that I leaned and saw. The views were also spectacular.
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Daydream15956152416
Sep 1, 2024
Tour of Matera - Beautiful experience, Luca was really good at explaining, managing to get into the magic of Matera the group with anecdotes and jokes. Highly recommended the evening tour of 2h where you can perfectly understand the magic of the city.
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Ivanct8556tw
Jul 4, 2024
Visit to Matera unforgettable - Breathtaking landscape , Manduria is very reminiscent of Capadocia, guided tour with Mrs. Linda amazing because very prepared person engaging with an extra gear... congratulations really
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Melissa_p
Jun 16, 2024
Great Guide! - Antonio was a great guide! He is very knowledgeable and has an easy personality and manner to explore Matera!
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Conan1951
Jun 8, 2024
Antonio...unique!! - Already Matera and its stones are wonderful. If we add a guide like Antonio who is truly exceptional in terms of competence....simplicity in exposition.....deep knowledge of the area...as well as friendliness, everything makes the visit to a unique city of its kind extremely pleasant. We absolutely recommend the Agency and the advice of Mr. Antonio (among other things, a really good painter and in love with his city)
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Robert_p
May 31, 2024
Matera at its Best - The town is amazing and the history behind it is more so. So glad we went with the private tour. Stella, our tour guide was pleasant, well spoken, knowledgeable and delightful. I highly recommended her as a guide, you will not be disappointed.
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Marcops133ao
Apr 12, 2024
A journey through time - Thanks to Barbara who accompanied us and expertly illustrated the history of the Sassi of Matera. Absolutely recommended and thank you.
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Tourist25312426027
Mar 16, 2024
Great guide and wonderful tour - A beautiful visit that I recommend to discover the history of the Sassi. The guide was good and very knowledgeable. He involved us and made us feel like we were Matera people too.
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Inspire23066201725
Jun 12, 2024
Neither meat nor meat - The tour was very interesting, perhaps too fast in some moments and slow in others. Interesting to know all the puzzles that our guide told us. Unfortunately we were not able to taste the last part of the tour due to too much time.
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Bonnie_l
Apr 17, 2024
Barbara was fine.... - Barbara was fine. Pleasant and willing. Her English needed to be a little stronger. A lot of information but seemed to be delivered by rote. She was a good sport since it was very hot and we covered a lot of territory.
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).