Activities

Matera città dei Sassi guided walking tour

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

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Guided tour

Kids go free

Subject expert guide

Do this because

Disover Matera, a UNESCO heritage city and European Capital of Culture 2019
Hear interesting stories about Matera's traditions, gastronomy, and ancient districts
Visit a typical cave house

What to expect

Explore Matera and the Sassi, a UNESCO heritage city and European Capital of Culture, 2019.

Matera is known worldwide for its historic Sassi districts, which make it one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The Sassi were recognized on December 9, 1993, in the assembly of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first site in southern Italy to receive this recognition.

Discover the charm of this ancient city and learn all about its traditions, gastronomy, and history from your local expert guide. Marvel at its two districts Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, rock churches, artisan shops, and cave houses; which you'll have a chance to visit.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour

What's not included

Food and drinks
Transportation

Where

Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Matera, Province of Matera, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at Palombaro lungo.

What to remember

Please select the tour's language in the adult option while booking
Comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended
This tour is not suitable for people with walking disabilities
The fee includes the entrance to the typical cave house

Provider

Consorzio Sguardi Rupestri

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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