Treasure Hunt in the Sassi of Matera
Overview
A treasure hunt in the Sassi of Matera that will allow your whole family to experience a unique emotion and discover, while having fun, one of the most incredible places in the world, the Sassi of Matera!
A tour designed for little explorers but also super suitable for big explorers.
What's Included
- Final treasure assured
- Entrance to a rock church
- Entrance to the cave house
- Entering a snow pit
- Licensed tour guide
- Any tips
Meeting Location
Piazza del Sedile
75100 Matera MT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
A tour designed for children and also suitable for adults
Here are the key points of our Treasure Hunt *- Duration approximately 2.15 hours
- Visit to the upper part of the city: Civita
- Visit to the Sasso Caveoso: one of the most beautiful parts of the Sassi of Matera
- Entrances to:
-- A rock church, churches partly excavated and partly built
-- First cave house: it is the first home in the Sassi to be turned into a museum and will help you understand what the Sassi are like from the inside, how people lived there and how they have evolved to the present day
-- Neviera (if you don't know what it is - you'll have to come here to find out)
-- Many panoramic views of the Sassi and the Murgia Park
-- Artisan shop with a final treasure (not to be revealed to little explorers)
The tour is designed to be as much of a long descent as possible and will end in the heart of the Sassi where you will find restaurants and fantastic views. Here you can buy local souvenirs, have lunch (or a good ice cream) and rest before continuing your tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-199934P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour 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.
- Final treasure assured.
- Entrance to a rock church.
- Entrance to the cave house.
- Entering a snow pit.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Any tips.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Treasure Hunt in the Sassi of Matera is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Treasure Hunt in the 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Final treasure assured
- Entrance to a rock church
- Entrance to the cave house
- Entering a snow pit
- Licensed tour guide
- Any tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
