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Guided walking tour of the Sassi of Matera

Matera City Tour, Via Rocco Scotellaro, 4, Matera, MT, Italia, Matera, Italy

Guided walking tour of the Sassi of Matera

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Italian

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Visiting the Sassi of Matera is a unique experience that you will never forget. A licensed tour guide will accompany you and will enrich your tour with a lot of fascinating information.You will stroll through the charming alleys of Sassi, admiring the most fascinating corners and views. Your tour will be enriched by the information provided by an expert tour guide about the history, the traditions and interesting anecdotes about life in Sassi. You will realize how the life of peasants was in the past, visiting a typical furnished cave dwelling dating back to the ‘50s. After that, you will visit a beautiful Rock Church with wonderful frescoes inside.Book this walking tour and discover the beauty of this UNESCO Heritage Site, which was a national shame in the past, but today it has become one of the most attractive destinations, with visitors coming all over the world.

What to remember

Important info

Due to uneven and steep surfaces, this activity is unsuitable for anyone who has difficulties walking
It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
This tour operates with a minimum number of 2 participants
Please note that children up to 6 years can participate free of charge
If you cancel within 48 hours before the date of the tour, you will receive a full refund. Full refund is also provided only if the tour is cancelled by Matera City Tour (bad weather does not imply the cancellation of the tour)

What's included

Entrance fees. Guided walking tour. Entrance ticket. On-site assistance. Map. Local guide

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off. Food tasting

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Discover Sassi of Matera, from being the “shame of Italy” to being a UNESCO Heritage site since 1993. Explore Matera, European Capital of Culture in 2019. Admire typical cave houses, and the marvelous frescoes of the Rock Church. Immerse yourself within the charming alleys of Sassi and become a part of the city

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance

Meeting Point

The meeting point is in via Rocco Scotellaro n. 4, at the Matera City Tour agency (infoPoint A).