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Guided Tour, Historic Center Sassi Rock Churches and Cave House

By Passi nei Sassi
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 107 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

With an authorized guide you will visit the beauties of the historic center of Matera reaching, with a pleasant walk, places and breathtaking views.

Activity location

  • Sasso Barisano
    • 75100, Matera, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 13
    • 13 Via Don Giovanni Minzoni
    • 75100, Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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Guided Tour in Italian
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Italian

Entrances Museums: House Cave of rural civilization
Rock Church of Santa Maria DE Idris San Giovanni al Monterrone

Language options: Italian
Price details
RM 107.28 x 1 AdultRM 107.28

Total
Price is RM 107.28
Tour in French Language
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French

Museum entrances: House cave of peasant civilization
Church of Santa Maria DE idris San Giovanni al Monterrone

Language options: French
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
RM 170.67 x 2 AdultsRM 341.34

Total
Price is RM 341.34
Tour in english
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Entrances Museums: House Cave of rural civilization
Rock Church of Santa Maria DE Idris San Giovanni al Monterrone

Language options: English
Price details
RM 170.67 x 2 AdultsRM 341.34

Total
Price is RM 341.34

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance Church of Santa Maria DE Idris San Giovanni in Monterrone
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance House cave
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 13 (Pass by)
Meeting point Central Office in Via Don Minzoni, 13
Piazza Vittorio Veneto (Pass by)
Start your journey in the heart of Matera DA Piazza Vittorio Veneto, one of the main squares of the city, meeting point of social and cultural life. DA here, the walk through the old town allows you to admire historic buildings, churches and picturesque views that tell centuries of history. Each alley and square houses stories of everyday life, art and tradition, while the architecture and facades of the buildings show the evolution of the city over time. The local Guide will accompany you through alleys, squares and monuments, revealing curiosities, anecdotes and details that often escape those who visit the city unaccompanied. Walking through the portals, squares and cobbled streets, you can immerse yourself in the magic of the historic center of Matera, understanding the balance between daily life and artistic heritage. This experience allows you to experience the city with new eyes, discovering the authentic and timeless charm of Matera.
Sasso Barisano
  • 10m
Experience Matera DA a unique perspective with a guided tour of the Sasso Barisano viewpoint. DA this elevated position you can admire the entire neighborhood with its fascinating interweaving of cave houses, cave churches and picturesque alleys. The Guide will tell you about the history, architecture and daily life of the people who inhabited this extraordinary context, revealing curiosities and details often hidden from visitors. Observing the Sasso Barisano from above allows you to understand its structure and charm without having to walk the narrow alleys, optimizing the time of the walk. The panoramic view offers perfect scenery for memorable photographs and prepares the way for a more in-depth visit of the caveous rock
Church of Santa Maria de Idris
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
There will be a visit inside one of the most beautiful rock churches, the Church of Santa Maria di Idris.
Sasso Caveoso (Pass by)
Discover the authentic heart of Matera with a guided tour of the Sasso Caveoso, the most iconic part of the Sassi. Walking through the neighborhoods, ancient neighborhoods where families shared courtyards and common areas, the Guide will tell stories and curiosities that will immerse you in the daily life of the past. You will visit the underground oil mills, testimonies of peasant ingenuity and oil production, and the barbarian cemetery, a rare archaeological site that preserves memories and ancient tales. Every alley, courtyard and corner tells centuries of history, work and devotion, offering an authentic and engaging experience. Between panoramic views and hidden details, you can experience the true essence of the Sassi, understand the culture of Matera and bring with you unique memories of a place without equal.
Antica Matera Casa Grotta
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the typical Casa Grotta di Matera and immerse yourself in the daily life of its inhabitants until the 1950s. This fascinating cave environment, furnished with original objects and traditional tools, tells how families lived in the narrow caves carved into the rock. Walking through rooms, kitchens and inner courtyards, you will discover the secrets of domestic life, survival strategies and habits that have characterized centuries of Matera history. The Guide will reveal stories, anecdotes and curiosities that make each corner unique and suggestive, allowing you to fully understand the culture and traditions of the Sassi. The visit to the Casa Grotta offers an authentic, emotionally engaging experience, and a unique opportunity to relive the city’s past firsthand, among genuine environments, original details and an atmosphere that still retains the charm of a time long gone.

Location

Activity location

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    Sasso Barisano
    • 75100, Matera, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 13
    • 13 Via Don Giovanni Minzoni
    • 75100, Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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