Guided Tour of Matera Sassi Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discovering Matera, the city of the Sassi which has the title of European Capital of Culture for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient stony districts are characterized by houses carved into the limestone rock and rock churches that make it unique in the world. This natural conformation, which evokes biblical scenarios, has always made them ideal sets for important films, most recently the film by Ben Hur.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please enter the Martulli Viaggi office and introduce yourself.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Via Alessandro Volta, 3/5
Meet your guide at our agency
2. Chiesa del Purgatorio
Church of Purgatory
3. 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.
4. Sassi di Matera
Sassi of Matera
5. Chiesa di S. Antonio Abate al Sasso Barisano
One of the highlights of the tour is the visit to the Rupestrian Church of Sant’Antonio, an ancient place of worship carved into the rock. Here, the guide provides detailed information about the history and religious importance of this unique structure.
Duration: 10 mins
6. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
7. 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.
8. Piazzetta Pascoli
The tour concludes with a stop at the picturesque Piazzetta Pascoli, which offers a spectacular view of the Sassi di Matera.

Inclusion

Local tour guide

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Entrance fees to a cave house

Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church

Exclusion

Transportation

Food tasting

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests

Supplied by Martulli Viaggi

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