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Person photographing Sassi of Matera with a basket of flowers in the foreground.
Sasso Caveoso in Matera with ancient rock church and tourists exploring.
Facade of historic building in Sassi of Matera during guided tour.
Interior of a historic church in Matera with ornate arches and altar, part of Sassi guided tour.
Exhibit room in Sassi of Matera tour with informational panels and video display.
Ancient stone buildings in Sassi of Matera with laundry hanging above.
Sassi of Matera ancient stone buildings and church under blue sky.

Guided Tour of Sassi of Matera

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2 hr 15 min

  • Explore the districts of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, situated in the UNESCO site of Sassi of Matera, on this guided tour.

  • Visit the cave houses of Sassi, built more than 9000 years ago, and learn about the churches of Saint Anthony Abbot and Antonio Abate.

  • Pass by Porta Pistoia, the meeting point between the two districts of Barisano and Caveosa.

  • Choose from tour options in the language of your choice – English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.

  • Fun Fact: Matera was awarded the ‘European Capital of Culture’ title by the European Commission in 2019.

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  • Explore the districts of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, situated in the UNESCO site of Sassi of Matera, on this guided tour.

  • Visit the cave houses of Sassi, built more than 9000 years ago, and learn about the churches of Saint Anthony Abbot and Antonio Abate.

  • Pass by Porta Pistoia, the meeting point between the two districts of Barisano and Caveosa.

  • Choose from tour options in the language of your choice – English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.

  • Fun Fact: Matera was awarded the ‘European Capital of Culture’ title by the European Commission in 2019.

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€15
Rugged landscape of Murgia Park with ancient rupestrian churches and caves, Matera, Italy.
Matera's ancient stone cityscape with historic churches in Murgia Park.
Sunset view of Matera from Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana cave.
Rupestrian church frescoes in Murgia Park, Italy.
Ancient cityscape of Matera with rocky cliffs in Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana.

Guided Tour of Murgia Park & Rupestrian Churches

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2 hr 15 min
1 more

  • Hike through Murgia Park’s vast rock formations with your expert guide, and even enjoy a return shuttle transfer back to Matera.

  • Visit the famed Rupestrian churches to see frescoes from the Byzantine era adorn the walls as well as the remains of a primitive burial site.

  • At the revered crypt of San Falcione, observe a fresco of Jesus at the temple, and take in the stunning sunset from the Golgotha viewpoint.

  • Choose to explore this fascinating historic region with a guide speaking either English or Italian.

  • Fun Fact: Murgia Park is home to the largest colony of lesser kestrels in Italy, with over 200 breeding pairs living in the park's rocky cliffs and caves.

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  • Hike through Murgia Park’s vast rock formations with your expert guide, and even enjoy a return shuttle transfer back to Matera.

  • Visit the famed Rupestrian churches to see frescoes from the Byzantine era adorn the walls as well as the remains of a primitive burial site.

  • At the revered crypt of San Falcione, observe a fresco of Jesus at the temple, and take in the stunning sunset from the Golgotha viewpoint.

  • Choose to explore this fascinating historic region with a guide speaking either English or Italian.

  • Fun Fact: Murgia Park is home to the largest colony of lesser kestrels in Italy, with over 200 breeding pairs living in the park's rocky cliffs and caves.

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€20
Sassi of Matera ancient stone buildings under a blue sky, Italy.
Tour guide in a blue vehicle for 45-min Sassi of Matera tour with audio guide.
Group of tourists in Sassi of Matera during 45-min tour with guide.
San Pietro Caveoso Church and Church of Saint Mary of Idris in Matera, Italy.
Matera cityscape viewed from a cave during a guided tour.
Stone buildings and narrow street with a blue tuk-tuk in Matera, Italy.
Sassi of Matera stone buildings and courtyard on a sunny day, Italy.
Matera town ancient stone buildings and tourists exploring historic site.

Sassi of Matera Tour with Porter & Audio Guide

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45 min
1 more

  • Hop onboard a tuk-tuk and discover the winding streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable English or Italian-speaking porter.

  • Along with an added audio guide, learn about the historic center of Matera and admire the Matera Cathedral at the highest point of the city.

  • Visit the Cave House, a site inhabited by the Romans and the Byzantines, and stop for photos to capture panoramic views of Sasso Barisano.

  • Fun Fact: The Cave House has been used as a backdrop for numerous movies including Mel Gibson's ‘The Passion of the Christ’.

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  • Hop onboard a tuk-tuk and discover the winding streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable English or Italian-speaking porter.

  • Along with an added audio guide, learn about the historic center of Matera and admire the Matera Cathedral at the highest point of the city.

  • Visit the Cave House, a site inhabited by the Romans and the Byzantines, and stop for photos to capture panoramic views of Sasso Barisano.

  • Fun Fact: The Cave House has been used as a backdrop for numerous movies including Mel Gibson's ‘The Passion of the Christ’.

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€35
Matera's ancient stone buildings and rock church on a guided tour.
Matera's ancient stone buildings and winding paths on a guided tour.
Historic church facade in Matera, Italy, surrounded by rocky landscape.
Matera's ancient stone buildings and church under a cloudy sky during a 2-hour guided tour.
View of Matera's ancient cityscape through a cave opening during a 2-hour guided tour.

2-Hour Guided Tour of Matera

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2 hr 30 min

  • Take a tour of the fascinating city of Matera and learn all about its history, culture, and stunning architecture from your expert guide in Italian or English.

  • Explore the unique Sasso di Matera, the distinctive houses carved into the rocks forming a cave-dwelling community.

  • The stunning combination of rock and greenery, rich cultural heritage, history, ancient structures, and breathtaking sunset views, are all awaiting you at this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Fun Fact: The Sassi di Matera has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows. These include Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ", "The Nativity Story", and the TV series "The Name of the Rose".

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  • Take a tour of the fascinating city of Matera and learn all about its history, culture, and stunning architecture from your expert guide in Italian or English.

  • Explore the unique Sasso di Matera, the distinctive houses carved into the rocks forming a cave-dwelling community.

  • The stunning combination of rock and greenery, rich cultural heritage, history, ancient structures, and breathtaking sunset views, are all awaiting you at this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Fun Fact: The Sassi di Matera has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows. These include Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ", "The Nativity Story", and the TV series "The Name of the Rose".

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