Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

Matera, Italy
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The Sassi of Matera, the cathedral, the rock churches and the cave house are the most important ancient sites of this complex city, and visiting them alone can be counterproductive. Save time with an expert guide by taking part in a tour that includes all the most unmissable monuments! Discover the history and curiosities about the Matera Sassi and enter the Cathedral, the most representative rock church of the city (the Madonna di Idris) and visit the first cave house in Matera.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Cattedrale di Matera, Piazza del Duomo, Matera Italy

We will visit the Cathedral of Matera, an example of Apulian Romanesque style and dedicated to the Madonna delle Bruna. The latter is the Marian effigy dearest to the people of Matera and is celebrated during the homonymous festival on 2 July.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, Vico Solitario 11, 75100, Matera Italy

We will enter a cave house "inhabiting it" for a few moments like Matera from other times. We will become one with the thought of the now disappeared peasant civilization for a small emotional journey.

The visit also includes admission to the neviera and the rock church of S: Agostino al Casalnuovo.

NB. in case this particular cave house is inaccessible, another equivalent one will be visited

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Church of Santa Maria de Idris, Sasso Caveoso, 75100, Matera Italy

It is the most scenic and significant rock church in the Sassi of Matera, positioned inside an incredible rocky outcrop which has now become a symbol of the city.
N.B. If this rock church is not accessible, we will visit the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve.
In case of inaccessibility also of the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, we will visit the rock church of the Holy Spirit.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sassi di Matera, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 75100, Matera Italy

You will enter the history of Matera: a world heritage city with this tour dedicated to the Sassi.
Together we will venture through the suggestive streets of Sasso Caveoso to discover its origins, its history and numerous rooms carved into the rock that can still be visited.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: La Fontana Dell'amore "amarsi Nei Sassi", Via San Giacomo, Matera Italy

Five bronze statues that tell us how young people fell in love in the Sassi of Matera between simple gestures and ancient customs.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions

  • Tour guide service
  • Entrance ticket to the Cathedral (except Sundays and holidays)
  • Entrance ticket to the rock churches of Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone
  • Headphones (if the group exceeds 10)
  • Entry/Admission - Cattedrale di Matera
  • Entry/Admission - Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
  • Entry/Admission - Church of Santa Maria de Idris

Exclusions

  • Everything that is not indicated under "included"

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

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