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Guided Tour of Matera Sassi
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Guided Tour of Matera Sassi
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 4 more
Overview
The UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera is both captivating and mysterious. With this guided tour, take a deep dive into the history of this unique rupestrian city, named a 2019 European Capital of Culture. Explore its hidden dwellings and churches carved directly into the cliff, the setting for a number of films, including Ben Hur. Cap off the tour with a tasting of local specialties from Matera.
- Learn about the history of the Sassi di Matera with the help of a guide
- See the highlights of this city carved directly into the cliff face
- Entrance to the rupestrian churches and Casa Grotta cave dwelling
- Tasting of local specialties from Matera
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What's Included
Local Guide
Tickets
Transportation to/from attractions
Tasting Food
Departure & Return
Via Alessandro Volta, 3 , Via Alessandro Volta, 3, 75100 Matera MT, Italy
Via Bruno Buozzi , Via Bruno Buozzi, 75100 Matera MT, ItalyCorner Via Ridola - Church of Purgatory
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
- OPERATED BY Martulli Viaggi
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience 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.
Learn more about cancellations.
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Schedule not always respected by the guides
DIDIER_J
, Aug 2022
Take Care, the schedule are not respected on site. The visit started at 10:00 instead of 10:30 and we have been informed at 9:44. As a result We missed the visit in french and we did it in english with our daughter who does not speak this language.
matera - history and James Bond
Andrew_M
, Jul 2022
We were booked for a 10.30am tour and arrived with 15 minutes to spare. On arrival we received a text from the tour company asking us to go to their office. We were then rushed to join another tour which had started at 10am. The tour company should have been better organised. The tour itself was informative and interesting albeit very hot (July)
Fascinating Tour
Kristine_B
, Apr 2022
Tour cancelled when we arrived to the meeting point and CHARGED !!!
claudia_r
, Jan 2022
I paid online in advance for the tour , they overcharged me 2 times for the same tour
We had only one day in Matera , so not time to get another tour . When we arrived to the meeting point THEY CANCELLED THE TOUR BECAUSE we were only 2 people for the English tour . NNO EMAIL TO NOTICE US, nothing !!!!
They charged us on tour BUT IT WAS CANCELLED , so I asked the refund , but I didn t get the money back yet . I hope at least they give me back the money
I recommend you don’t get a tour with Viator
Matera
Luca_N
, Sep 2021
Very good!!
Valeria_F
, Aug 2021
La nostra guida Maria è...
Maura_M
, Aug 2022
Giuseppe ottima guida
Andrea_P
, Aug 2022
Guida super!
Sara_B
, Aug 2022
Il tour è stato davvero...
Davide_C
, Aug 2022
Bella visita serale
ALESSANDRA_I
, Aug 2022
Conoscere Matera
Elvira_D
, Jul 2022
Meravigliosa
Roberta_F
, Jul 2022
La visita è stata...
Alessandra_C
, Jul 2022
Siamo stati guidati da...
Jolanda_B
, Jun 2022
Siamo stati guidati da Giusy nel tour tra i Sassi di Matera. Grande professionista, chiara e coinvolgente nella storia della città. Ci ha lasciato dopo due ore e mezza di guida con la voglia di ritornarci. Consiglio vivamente questo tour. Grazie e complimenti 👏🏻🔝
1 traveler found this review helpful
Fantastico !!
Massimo_V
, Jun 2022
Bellissima esperienza con Giuseppe
Ilaria_C
, Jun 2022
Ottima la nostra guida Giuseppe!!! Ci ha accompagnato rispondendo a tutte le nostre curiosità. Abbiamo potuto ascoltare la testimonianza di Eustachio, che da bambino ha vissuto in un sasso. Abbiamo potuto capire quale grande riscatto abbia vissuto Matera, da "vergogna nazionale" a capitale della cultura nel 2019!!
La guida Giusy brava ,...
Stefano_A
, Jun 2022
Belle découverte de Matera
Henry_N
, May 2022
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