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Sassi of Matera Tour with Porter & Audio Guide

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San Pietro Caveoso Church and Church of Saint Mary of Idris in Matera, Italy.
Matera cityscape viewed from a cave during a guided tour.

Duration

45 mins

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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.

    • 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’.

    • Tuk-tuk tour of Sassi of Matera

    • English or Italian-speaking porter guide

    • Digital audio guide (Android/iOS)

    • Entry to Cave House

    • Informative city map

    • Transfers

    • Meals

    • Personal purchases

  • 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:

    • Vittorio Veneto Square – a central stop that frames the city’s layered rock quarters.

    • Matera Cathedral – admire the skyline from one of the highest vantage points in the city.

    • Cave House entry – glimpse everyday life in dwellings used across Roman and Byzantine eras.

    • Photo pauses – capture panoramas over Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso.

    • Audio guide on Android/iOS and an informative city map to deepen context during and after your ride.

  • What to bring

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • A fully charged smartphone and headphones for the audio guide (Android/iOS)

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    • Pram/stroller accessible

    Additional information

    • The experience may be canceled in case of adverse weather conditions.

    • Entry to the Cave House is included.

    • 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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