Guided Tour of Sassi of Matera
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Guided tour
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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.
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Visit the cave houses of Sassi, built more than 9000 years ago, and learn about the churches of Saint Anthony Abbot and Antonio Abate.
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Pass by Porta Pistoia, the meeting point between the two districts of Barisano and Caveosa.
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Choose from tour options in the language of your choice – English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.
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Fun Fact: Matera was awarded the ‘European Capital of Culture’ title by the European Commission in 2019.
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Tour of Sassi of Matera across the Barisano and Caveoso districts
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Certified guide in English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian (as per option selected)
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Entry to Church of Saint Anthony Abbot
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Entry to the cave house 'C’era una volta'
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Map of the city
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Discount coupon for food/drinks
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Meals
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Transfers
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Personal purchases
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Gratuities
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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LLucia D
CoupleVerified bookingJun 20265/5Highly trained, friendly, and helpful staffMMaria T
CoupleVerified bookingJun 20265/5We were lucky to have Luigi as our guide!MMartha S
GroupVerified bookingApr 20265/5The tour was excellent, with detailed explanations of each site and how the city has evolved over time up to the present day. It's impressive.LLaura V
CoupleVerified bookingApr 20265/5The tour was very interesting, the stories were fantastic, and the landscape and rocks are objectively very beautiful. The guide’s expertise and friendliness were an added bonus! Highly recommended! Thank youPPatrick S
CoupleVerified bookingMar 20265/5The friendly manner of the lady who gave us the tour 👍
Matera is home to a unique form of rock-cut architecture known as 'sassi' or stones in English. On this tour with an expert guide, walk through winding alleys and narrow streets that are lined with centuries-old houses.
Getting started
Meet your guide at Via Alessandro Volta 3/5, in the city center. Your booking is verified before you begin, followed by a brief introduction to the route and safety on uneven paths.
What to expect
Sassi of Matera: Explore a UNESCO-listed complex of dwellings and worship spaces carved from rock, reflecting layers of lived history and community.
Features:
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Sasso Barisano: Walk past rock-cut homes and facades as your guide explains urban growth shaped by terrain and tradition.
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Sasso Caveoso: Learn how daily life adapted to the ravine landscape, with examples of domestic spaces and neighborhood rhythms.
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Church of Saint Anthony Abbot: Enter a historic place of worship to see how faith anchored community life in the Sassi.
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Cave house 'C’era una volta': Step into a furnished cave home that connect architectural forms with the household routines of its early inhabitants.
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Multilingual guidance: Choose your tour language for clearer insights and questions along the way.
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What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the experience involves a fair amount of walking.
Accessibility
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility challenges.
Additional information
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Pets and guide dogs are allowed on the experience.
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Photography is permitted during the experience.
- 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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