The Walking Guided Tour of the Sassi starts in Piazza Pascoli with a historical and anthropological introduction of the Sassi neighborhoods. The tour continues through the historic center. Along the way, the guide will illustrate Baroque churches such as the Church of Purgatory and the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi.
After visiting Piazza Vittorio Veneto - the main square of the historic center - the guide will lead you to explore an extraordinary hypogeum environment and, afterward, typically furnished cave-house with household furniture and work tools used by farmers in the fields.
Crossing the Barisano neighborhood you enter the Sasso Caveoso area, dominated by the Monterrone cliff. On the top of the cliff, as indicated by a wrought iron cross, there are two ancient places of worship: the two churches of Madonna dell'Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone completely carved into the rock.
The tour continues with the visit to a rock-hewn church.
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Matera: Complete Guided Walking Tour of the Sassi
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Highlights
According to your option, savour local food as a small tasting or a light lunch
Admire picturesque panoramic views of the ancient Sassi of Matera
Explore a cave-house museum and the underground part of Matera
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Product details
Explore the history of the Sassi of Matera on a walking tour. Discover the Caveoso and the Barisano neighborhoods, visit a rock church with fresco paintings, a cave house and an underground museum.
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What's included
Blue badge guide
City map
Entry tickets to the museums: a rock-hewn church, a cave house, a hypogeum
Light lunch with wine tasting or a small sampling of traditional food products
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tips
Eligibility
Adult: 16–99 years old
Child: 1–15 years old
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 09:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 09:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
To change the date or time, please cancel your booking and book again.
Important note
This tour will take place both the weather is good or rainy
There are a several stairs to climb during the walking tour
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable shoes
Not allowed items:
High-heeled shoes
Not suitable for:
People with low level of fitness
People with mobility impairments
Visually impaired people
Wheelchair users
Good to know:
There are a several stairs to climb during the walking tour
This tour will take place both the weather is good or rainy
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