Sassi de Matera Guided Tour
Sassi de Matera Guided Tour
We'll meet at the indicated time in Piazza Pascoli, the point where we'll embark on this journey into Matera's past. For this, we'll make an introduction to familiarize ourselves with its history and learn interesting facts about its architecture and anthropological character.
Then we'll head towards the Civita, the highest point of the Sassi of Matera. During the walk, we'll observe the monuments that characterize this part of the city, such as the baroque churches of Purgatorio and San Francesco d'Assisi.
We'll pass through Via delle Beccherie, which was once a shopping street, and reach Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where we'll see the 19th-century fountain built by King Ferdinand II, as well as a fantastic panoramic view of the Sasso Barisano.
In Sasso Barisano we'll visit an underground space, known as a 'hypogeum', and we'll also enter a cave house where we'll discover how the peasants lived until the 1950s, when they were forced to abandon these traditional houses. Afterwards, we'll visit a handicraft workshop full of different pieces made of tuff, a volcaniclastic rock
Afterwards, we'll walk to the Sasso Caveoso, where we'll visit one of its rock-hewn cave churches, which belongs to the Italo-Greek period and contains icons from the period between the 10th and 13th centuries.
Before ending the tour of the Sassi, we'll stop for a tasting of typical products of Matera, which will vary according to the season of the year.
We'll conclude the tour three hours after the start of the tour.
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Entrance tickets
Tasting of typical products
When to book?
You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Altieri Viaggi Srl
Corporate name: Altieri Viaggi SRL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Piazza Pascoli
