Matera Walking Tour
Matera Walking Tour
The tour meets at 10 am in the quaint, central, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where we'll begin our walking tour of the main points in this beautiful city: 2019's European Capital of Culture.
The first stop on the tour will be the Piazza dei Sedile, home to the majestic palace that, for various reasons your expert guide will reveal on the day, has become a symbol of the cultural life of Matera. Then we'll continue to discover the city, heading to the Via Duomo, where we'll find two of the ancient points of entry to the city: the Porta di Juso and the Porta di Suso.
The next stop takes place in front of one of the star attractions in the city: the Matera cathedral. Its architectural style, known as Romanesque, is present throughout, and you'll learn to distinguish its various characteristics. And just around the corner you can find the Casa Grotta de Matera: one of the city's traditional houses, where you can find out about day to day life in these "Sassi" cut into the rock and protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
And the Sassi influence extends to the places of worship constructed using this technique - among which the Church of Santa Maria de Idris. Inside you'll find a stunning example of this technique, before we'll finish the tour at 12:30.
Private Tour
If you would prefer to discover the city with an exclusive group just for you and your partner, family, or friends, you can simply reserve the private tour of Matera.
More Information
Duration
2h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide, specialised in the history of Matera.
Entry to the Casa Grotta (3 EUR per person).
Not included
Entry to the Church of Santa Maria de Idris (3 EUR per person).
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours 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.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
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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Turisti In Puglia
Corporate name: TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING SNC
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 Vittorio Veneto.
