Exploring the Sassi with Vito Rondinone, an official guide from Matera, offers you an exclusive and personalized experience to truly connect with this magical place. As a private tour, you’ll have the full attention of a highly qualified local guide, dedicated solely to you, ensuring that every moment is tailored to your interests. You’ll not only visit the must-see spots but also uncover hidden, non-touristy gems that only a local expert can reveal. The journey begins at a breathtaking viewpoint, setting the stage for an immersive exploration through the ancient alleys of Sasso Caveoso, where I’ll share captivating stories of Matera’s rich history and vibrant culture. We’ll visit a traditional cave house museum, offering a firsthand look into the unique living conditions of the past. Throughout the tour, you’ll encounter stunning vistas, discover Matera’s culinary traditions, and gain a deep understanding of the city’s evolution, making this private tour an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance ticket to the cave house museum
Departure & Return
Departure:
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You will find the guide in Piazzetta Pascoli, near the drop-shaped sculpture.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
After enjoying breathtaking views and listening to the incredible and compelling story of the Sassi you will cross the most unspoiled area of the Sassi. You will also discover the less touristy corners and you will arrive in the most beautiful square of Sasso Caveoso, Piazza San Pietro, one of the most evocative panoramic points of the city.
2
Casa Cisterna Sotterranea
You will visit a typically furnished cave-house museum, a unique chance to see with your own eyes the unhealthy conditions in which local people lived in the cave dwellings of the Sassi until not so long ago.
This is the key to understand the most controversial part of the history of Matera, when the city was called the national shame.
A visit to the museum is also an opportunity to see an ancient cistern for collecting rainwater and understand the water collection system, one of the most interesting aspects of the city, which will be explained in detail by the guides.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Via Muro
Walking along an ancient street built on the medieval walls of the city you will admire its beauty and you will understand why so many directors have chosen it as a film set. This will be an opportunity to tell anecdotes and stories about the many films shot in Matera, from Mel Gibson's controversial The Passion to 007's spectacular latest film, No Time to Die.
4
Piazza Duomo
In Piazza Duomo you will admire the Romanesque facade of the Medieval Cathedral of Matera and a breathtaking view of the Saso Barisano.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
