Matera 2 hours walking tour

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Museo di Palazzo lanfranchi, Piazetta Pascoli 1, 75100, Matera Italy

View of the Palazzo Lanfranchi, which houses the Museum of modern and medieval art of Basilicata.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sasso Barisano, 75100, Matera Italy

The Sassi di Matera are two districts: Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of Saint Peter 'Barisano', Via S. Pietro Barisano, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve, Sasso Caveoso, Matera Italy

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Antica Matera Casa Grotta, Via Fiorentini 251 Sasso Barisano, 75100, Matera Italy

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.


Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Comfortable shoes are recommended"
"Activity level: moderate."
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Service animals allowed"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Piazzetta Pascoli, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified local guide

Not Included

• Meals
• Tickets for a rupestrian church with frescoes and a typically furnished casagrotta.
• Any kind of transportation

Facilities