Matera Sassi Walking Tour with Grottos in Multiple Languages
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.
Highlights
- ✓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
- ✓Choose from multiple languages and tour times
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your guide at our agency
- ✓Church of Purgatory
- ✓The first stop of the tour takes visitors to Via San Francesco, in front of the majestic church of the same name. This moment allows for admiring the architecture and understanding the role that churches have played in the history and daily life of the Sassi.
- ✓Sassi of Matera
- ✓One of the highlights of the tour is the visit to the Rupestrian Church of Sant’Antonio, an ancient place of worship carved into the rock. Here, the guide provides detailed information about the history and religious importance of this unique structure.
- ✓Participants have the opportunity to explore a typical cave house, once inhabited by the residents of the Sassi. This experience offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in the past and helps to better understand the architecture and lifestyle of the Sassi.
- ✓During the tour, a brief stop is planned to deepen the knowledge of the Church of San Pietro, another important historical site of the Sassi di Matera.
- ✓The tour concludes with a stop at the picturesque Piazzetta Pascoli, which offers a spectacular view of the Sassi di Matera.
What's included
- ✓Local tour guide
- ✓10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink
- ✓Entrance fees to a cave house
- ✓Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church
What's not included
- ✓Transportation
- ✓Food tasting
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Matera Sassi Walking Tour with Grottos in Multiple Languages
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.
Highlights
- ✓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
- ✓Choose from multiple languages and tour times
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your guide at our agency
- ✓Church of Purgatory
- ✓The first stop of the tour takes visitors to Via San Francesco, in front of the majestic church of the same name. This moment allows for admiring the architecture and understanding the role that churches have played in the history and daily life of the Sassi.
- ✓Sassi of Matera
- ✓One of the highlights of the tour is the visit to the Rupestrian Church of Sant’Antonio, an ancient place of worship carved into the rock. Here, the guide provides detailed information about the history and religious importance of this unique structure.
- ✓Participants have the opportunity to explore a typical cave house, once inhabited by the residents of the Sassi. This experience offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in the past and helps to better understand the architecture and lifestyle of the Sassi.
- ✓During the tour, a brief stop is planned to deepen the knowledge of the Church of San Pietro, another important historical site of the Sassi di Matera.
- ✓The tour concludes with a stop at the picturesque Piazzetta Pascoli, which offers a spectacular view of the Sassi di Matera.
What's included
- ✓Local tour guide
- ✓10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink
- ✓Entrance fees to a cave house
- ✓Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church
What's not included
- ✓Transportation
- ✓Food tasting
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.