Guided Tour: Explore Sassi Rock Churches and Historic Center Cave House in Matera
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261 Ratings
Matera

With a certified guide, you will explore the wonders of Matera’s historical centre, arriving at stunning sites and vistas via an enjoyable stroll.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza Vittorio Veneto - We start on foot from the main square of the historic center, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, with a panoramic view of the Sasso Barisano.
    Continue through the historic center until you reach Piazza Duomo where it will be possible to view the Cathedral externally and then enter the Sasso Caveoso.
  • Piazza Duomo - Continue through the historic center until you reach Piazza Duomo where it will be possible to view the Cathedral externally and then enter the Sasso Caveoso.
  • Church of Santa Maria de Idris - There will be a visit inside one of the most beautiful rock churches, the Church of Santa Maria di Idris.
  • Via Purgatorio Vecchio, 21 - From here there will be a visit to the furnished house of peasant civilization, to observe how the people of Matera lived until the 1950s
What's Included
  • Radio guides with disposable earpieces
  • Entry to Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone rock churches
  • Access to the historic cave house
Location
Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 13
Via Don Giovanni Minzoni
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(261 Ratings)
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Francescocr7230fu
May 23, 2024
Beautiful - Really nice exciting tour... congratulations to Benedetto for the explanations given and for the professionalism shown
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752mag
May 19, 2024
A jump into the past - Thanks to Simone's expertise, in detailed explanations we were able to fully enjoy the beauty and history of this unforgettable place.
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Pamela_m
May 18, 2024
Rain or shine, this tour is worth it! - During a trip to Italy in April 2024, we booked this guided tour in advance. Since rain was forecasted for our afternoon in Matera, the tour company reached out and offered us the opportunity to reschedule. However, our plans couldn't accomodate this change. Thankfully, the tour guide was still willing to meet up with us, so we went for it! After a quick stop to buy an umbrella, our walk in Matera started with rain, but we got lucky as it really didn't last long. Our guide was a proud local, which is special as he understands and appreciates both the old and the new. He kept us engaged with his knowledge and even asked us some questions along the way. The sites we visited were truly amazing and the views were stunning. Matera is an ancient city unlike anything you've ever seen and is truly worth your time, especially when accompanied by the perfect tour guide!
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58ysgwf2fq
May 13, 2024
Great Walking Tour - The tour was great. I would not buy again from Viator because you can buy directly from the tour and save 30%.
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J256yrlauraa
May 7, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide, Beppe, was fantastic. Engaging and friendly, he made the morning very pleasant. Well done and congratulations! Highly recommended tour.
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Alessandragb4395la
May 1, 2024
Matera is a wonder to discover - Visit with Giuseppe, as a guide, very knowledgeable and friendly, he involved everyone with precise descriptions and compelling stories of a wonderful country. We will definitely be back!
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Chiccai2015
Apr 29, 2024
Unforgettable Matera - Matera was magical with its Sassi, its colors and its history thanks also to our guide Benedetto who knew how to make our visit interesting and fun at the same time
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Francescatq237pt
Apr 29, 2024
Everything perfect and super interesting notions! - We were accompanied by Beppe, a somewhat gruff but prepared and captivating character. He held our attention for almost 2h30' explaining everything in detail, very good! Very interesting and varied visit. They provide personal headsets to all participants to ensure the necessary and sufficient audio quality to listen to the guide at any time and even from a few meters away. Optimal! Advise! Not a small detail: VERY PUNCTUAL with respect to the agreed departure time.
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Guide01504792785
Apr 27, 2024
How to experience the time that was through the tourist guide Simone - The tour of April 25, 2024, although it lasted about 2 hours, the time flew by with the guide Simone who in detail with his precise historical descriptions made us experience the eras of our ancestors. Matera is a dive into the past, a beautiful city, we will return bringing friends and relatives, and we will still look for the tour guide and the company of the expert Simone, who expertly accompanied us to experience this beautiful journey through time.Tonia.
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Patricia_t
May 17, 2024
Guide had trouble with... - Guide had trouble with English, and seemed uncomfortable in role. Viator, please contact me to discuss.
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