Sassi Di Matera - Private Walking Tour

 

The tour of Sassi give you the possibility to discover an ancient landscape.Among alleys, churches and cave house you could admire an historical and cultural place.Meet your guide at Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Matera.

From here, your expert guide will introduce you to the districts of Sassi. From the square, head to the heart of the historical center, where you will find the wonderful Apulian-Romanesque Church of San Giovanni Battista.
Continue with a visit to Casa Cava, a hypogeum used in ancient times as a quarry, today turned into a convention center, thanks to outstanding restoration work.

Stop at Sasso Barisano, to visit the rock church of Sant'Antonio Abate where you’ll find a pleasant surprise waiting inside, a classic example of the traditional culture of this remarkable city.

Move on to Sasso Caveoso to visit a typical Matera cave-house before continuing along Via Madonna delle Virtù and Porta Pistoia. Make a short stop at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso and stroll down one of the main streets of Sassi, Via Bruno Buozzi, to reach the second rock church of Madonna delle Grazie.

Continue to the Baroque Church of Purgatorio. Next stop will be Piazza San Francesco d’ Assisi where you will visit the church dedicated to the Saint and from there you will move to Piazza del Sedile, Parliament's headquarters during the domination of the Kingdom of Naples. Finish your tour with a visit to the magnificent Apulian-Romanesque Cathedral, overlooking the highest part of the city.

Languages
English and Italian

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Via Alessandro Volta, 3/5
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the Tour start time.


End point: Piazzetta Pascoli

Schedule
Duration: 2,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please note that excursions may be subject to change or not available during adverse weather conditions.
Not accessible for wheelchairs.

Recommendations
Please wear comfortable shoes.