Sassi of Matera tour with a private guide

Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Matera, Italy, Matera, Italy
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English, Italian, French, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Book this 2.5-hour private walking tour to discover the most important part of the Sassi of Matera, the famous rocks that strongly characterize this town. You'll see Sasso Caveoso, Piano area, Sasso Barisano, then visit the cellars, the natural caves, the cisterns, the baroque Romanesque churches and the Rupestrian churches.Follow the steps of your expert guide through the places where some famous movies were made. For instance, you'll see the locations of Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ' and so much more! Did you know that the 'City of Stones' is considered one of the oldest in the world? Matera is an authentic open-air museum.A city that lies on a rocky ridge, divided into the Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano. An unmissable sightseeing experience!

What to remember

Important info

  • Please note that this tour does not include any entrance ticket – in case you want to visit any particular site you'll have to buy the ticket on the spot
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What's included
included-item
Private tour. Expert tour guide
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What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks. Entrance fees to museums/attractions (in case you decide to visit any of them in particular)
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Highlights

Discover a real hidden gem of Italy and of the entire world. Get to know the story and the legends behind this picturesque and truly unique city. Visit the most famous 'Sassi' in a real open-air museum!. Explore the places where some famous movies were made, like Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ'

Operating days

Every day

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the newsstand in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.