Tour the Crypts of Murgia Materana: See Unmissable Ninth Century BC Frescoes

Explore the ancient Crypts of Murgia Materana and discover breathtaking ninth-century BC frescoes. Visit the Crypt of Original Sin, Church of Madonna della Palomba, and Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cripta del Peccato Originale - Upon arriving at the Crypt of Original Sin with the minivan, enjoy the audio guide as you admire the crypt’s frescoes.
  • Cripta di Santa Maria della Palomba - Travel to the Church of Santa Maria della Palomba with the minivan and explore the site.
  • St. Michael the Archangel (Masseria Jesce) - Visit the San Michele Arcangelo Crypt in Altamura.
What's Included
  • 10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink for a tasting of typical products or a drink
  • Entrance ticket to the Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo
  • Audio guide (only inside the Crypt of Original Sin)
  • Entrance ticket to the Crypt of Original Sin
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink
  • Live Guide
Additional Information

Your guide will escort you to the Crypt of Original Sin, a ninth-century B.C. cave turned monastery by Benedictine monks, featuring artistry from the ‘Painter of flowers of Matera’. Uncovered in 1963 by local enthusiasts, this crypt, once a livestock shelter, has become an essential part of Matera’s, the European Capital of Culture 2019, tour.
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Location
Via Alessandro Volta
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Simonagl7182hn
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent visit - The visit is really beautiful and interesting. The organization was perfect and the guide very good. Absolutely worth doing
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R4839rzritap
Mar 24, 2024
Discovering Matera with maschotte - The visit was a wonderful experience, we took many photos, our guide Giusy was very nice and patient and prepared to answer our curiosities. Truly a great experience.
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Nikolettm572
Jan 21, 2024
Spectacular! - Very spectacular and very good guide! Thank you very much! Everyone will have to take the tour if they visit Matera.
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Q8065ogmarcos
Dec 30, 2023
Sassi of Matera - It was a nice experience especially thanks to our guide Mrs. Romina who, thanks to her, spent 2 hours in good company showing us and visiting the various structures of the Sassi... I hope to return soon but above all thanks... The guide was really useful because when you are alone and don't know the history of the city it's like wandering around in circles without understanding the importance of things.... So the tour guide was fundamental.
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W6947zvlaurac
Sep 12, 2023
Beautiful experience - The view of Matera from the Murgia is fantastic and slowly lights up as the sun goes down. It really looks like a nativity scene! The rock churches with very suggestive crypts are also beautiful.
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From $489 (Per Group)
up to 5 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).