Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
The Sassi of Matera, the cathedral, the rock churches and the cave house are the most important ancient sites of this complex city, and visiting them alone can be counterproductive. Save time with an expert guide by taking part in a tour that includes all the most unmissable monuments! Discover the history and curiosities about the Matera Sassi and enter the Cathedral, the most representative rock church of the city (the Madonna di Idris) and visit the first cave house in Matera.
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Cattedrale di Matera
We will visit the Cathedral of Matera, an example of Apulian Romanesque style and dedicated to the Madonna delle Bruna. The latter is the Marian effigy dearest to the people of Matera and is celebrated during the homonymous festival on 2 July.
20 minutesCasa Grotta di Vico Solitario
NB. in case this particular cave house is inaccessible, another equivalent one will be visited
30 minutesChurch of Santa Maria de Idris
In case of inaccessibility also of the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, we will visit the rock church of the Holy Spirit.
30 minutesSassi di Matera
Together we will venture through the suggestive streets of Sasso Caveoso to discover its origins, its history and numerous rooms carved into the rock that can still be visited.
1 hourLa Fontana Dell'amore "amarsi Nei Sassi"
Five bronze statues that tell us how young people fell in love in the Sassi of Matera between simple gestures and ancient customs.
5 minutesIncluded
- Tour guide service
- Entrance ticket to the Cathedral (except Sundays and holidays)
- Entrance ticket to the rock churches of Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone
- Headphones (if the group exceeds 10)
- Entry/Admission - Cattedrale di Matera
- Entry/Admission - Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
- Entry/Admission - Church of Santa Maria de Idris
Not Included
- Everything that is not indicated under "included"
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.