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Free cancellation
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Audio guide
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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.
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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.
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Visit the Cave House, a site inhabited by the Romans and the Byzantines, and stop for photos to capture panoramic views of Sasso Barisano.
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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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Tuk-tuk tour of Sassi of Matera
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English or Italian-speaking porter guide
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Digital audio guide (Android/iOS)
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Entry to Cave House
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Informative city map
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Transfers
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Meals
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Personal purchases
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Explore Matera’s Sassi by tuk-tuk with a porter guide, audio guide, and avail Cave House entry on a compact, well-paced route.
Getting started
After your ticket is validated, board the tuk-tuk in the historic center. Your porter offers a short briefing before setting off through the Sassi.
What to expect
Sassi of Matera: A UNESCO-listed district of cave dwellings and stone churches. The route focuses on the historic center and viewpoints near the cathedral.
Features:
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Vittorio Veneto Square – a central stop that frames the city’s layered rock quarters.
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Matera Cathedral – admire the skyline from one of the highest vantage points in the city.
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Cave House entry – glimpse everyday life in dwellings used across Roman and Byzantine eras.
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Photo pauses – capture panoramas over Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso.
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Audio guide on Android/iOS and an informative city map to deepen context during and after your ride.
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What to bring
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Comfortable walking shoes
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A fully charged smartphone and headphones for the audio guide (Android/iOS)
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible
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Pram/stroller accessible
Additional information
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The experience may be canceled in case of adverse weather conditions.
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Entry to the Cave House is included.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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