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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified local guide
✖  Meals
✖  Tickets for a rupestrian church with frescoes and a typically furnished casagrotta.
✖  Any kind of transportation
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Piazzetta Pascoli, in front of the large "Drop" bronze sculpture (the guide will meet you holding a sign with your name on).

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Sassi di Matera 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

2
Museo Di Palazzo Lanfranchi View of the Palazzo Lanfranchi, which houses the Museum of modern and medieval art of Basilicata.

Duration:  30 minutes

3
Sasso Barisano The Sassi di Matera are two districts: Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano.

Duration:  15 minutes

4
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

5
Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve 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

6
Antica Matera Casa Grotta 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

Additional info
•  Service animals allowed
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•  Comfortable shoes are recommended
•  Activity level: moderate.
•  Children must be accompanied by an adult
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.