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Explore Matera: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Live a suggestive walk of 2 hours in the history of a modern city still stuck to its origins, accompanied by a specialized local guide.

This tour will allow you to explore the most picturesque corners of one of the Sassi di Matera, UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture 2019: "Sasso Caveoso".

Discover the baroque district, the rock churches, the typical houses of the rural culture as well as the beautiful landscapes that were the locations of the biblical and historical films filmed in the city.

What's Included

  • Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified local guide
  • Meals
  • Tickets for a rupestrian church with frescoes and a typically furnished casagrotta.
  • Any kind of transportation
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Via Alessandro Volta
3/5, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

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Sassi di Matera

Meeting in Piazzetta Pascoli where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Sassi and the Murge upland.Walk in the streets where great directors such as Pasolini and Mel Gibson have made memorable movies.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museo Di Palazzo Lanfranchi

View of the Palazzo Lanfranchi, which houses the Museum of modern and medieval art of Basilicata.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sasso Barisano

The Sassi di Matera are two districts: Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of Saint Peter 'Barisano'

Visit the church of San Pietro Caveoso. Church of San Pietro caveoso is regarded as one of the major religious points of reference in Matera both for the size of the parish and the strength of its assets.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve

Santa Lucia alle Malve is a rupestrian church in Matera, an ancient monastery that welcomed Benedictine-order nuns between the 8th and 16th centuries.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Antica Matera Casa Grotta

La Casagrotta is the typical dwelling of the Sassi carved into the rock. The casagrotta is composed of 4 rooms dug on three levels, with attached stable and cellar.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Activity level: moderate.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Matera: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified local guide
  • Meals
  • Tickets for a rupestrian church with frescoes and a typically furnished casagrotta.
  • Any kind of transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Activity level: moderate.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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