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Private Guided Walking Tour in Sassi of Matera

8 Reviews 3.88 out of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Matera, Italy
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Overview

You will love Matera at the first sight. At first glance, Matera looks like any small Italian town, but in few steps from Baroque Churches and boutiques, you will discover a very special place called Sassi, where the people lived from the Neolithic Period until the 50th of the last century, and it is today the World Heritage Site and the stage for many films.

What's Included

  • Ticket for cave house and for rupestrian church
  • Guided Walking tour
  • Any extras, but the local guide will advise you on typical local specialties and where get them
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Meeting Location

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Piazza Vittorio Veneto
4, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

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Sassi di Matera

Starting from the meeting point in Piazza Vittorio Veneto in front of Banca di Napoli you will walk through the upper part of the historical city of Matera with the splendid baroque churches and elegant 18th centuary buildings and admire the Sassi, Sasso Barisano and Sasso Cavioso from the panoramic terraces. In the meanwhile behind the information about the city you will get also some suggestions were to taste and buy the most typical gastronomic specialities of Matera, then you will go down in Sassi visiting Cavioso, the oldest and most characteristic quoter of the Sassi where you will visit two very particular museums. Be ready to go up and down and do numerous steps, so the comfortable shoes are required. You will learn how the people lived in this place for many centauries "shame of Italy" became the UNESCO world heritage and one of the most visited places in South Italy.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Casa grotta del Casalnuovo

The casa-grotta is the traditional cave-house of the Sassi of Matera where peasants' families used to live at least up the post-war period. You will visit one in the quoter Casalnuovo. Why visit exactly this one. It is one of the biggest cave dwelling in Sassi. It is made of several rooms, each one dedicated to the living of family or stall for farm animal, cellar. Under the floor there is a cistern to keep the rain water, the ancient system that people used for many centuries until the modern aqueduct brought to Matera and the reason, why Matera today is the UNESCO heritage.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve

In Matera there are more then 170 rock churches, excavated from tuff stone, but you will see the one of the oldest, biggest of them The rupestrian church of Santa Lucia alle Malve is the first female monastic settlement of the Benedictine Order, dating back to the 8th century, and the most important in the history of the city of Matera. In this church you will see very ancient frescoes of Saints, some even dating back a millennium, so wonderfully preserved.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Walking Tour in Sassi of Matera?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Walking Tour in Sassi of Matera?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Ticket for cave house and for rupestrian church.
  • Guided Walking tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Any extras, but the local guide will advise you on typical local specialties and where get them.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Guided Walking Tour in Sassi of Matera is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guided Walking Tour in Sassi of Matera will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Ticket for cave house and for rupestrian church
  • Guided Walking tour
  • Any extras, but the local guide will advise you on typical local specialties and where get them

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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