Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
Description
The Sassi of Matera, the cathedral, the rock churches and the cave house are the most important ancient sites of this complex city, and visiting them alone can be counterproductive. Save time with an expert guide by taking part in a tour that includes all the most unmissable monuments! Discover the history and curiosities about the Matera Sassi and enter the Cathedral, the most representative rock church of the city (the Madonna di Idris) and visit the first cave house in Matera.
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Itinerary
We will visit the Cathedral of Matera, an example of Apulian Romanesque style and dedicated to the Madonna delle Bruna. The latter is the Marian effigy dearest to the people of Matera and is celebrated during the homonymous festival on 2 July.
We will enter a cave house "inhabiting it" for a few moments like Matera from other times. We will become one with the thought of the now disappeared peasant civilization for a small emotional journey. The visit also includes admission to the neviera and the rock church of S: Agostino al Casalnuovo. NB. in case this particular cave house is inaccessible, another equivalent one will be visited
It is the most scenic and significant rock church in the Sassi of Matera, positioned inside an incredible rocky outcrop which has now become a symbol of the city. N.B. If this rock church is not accessible, we will visit the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve. In case of inaccessibility also of the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, we will visit the rock church of the Holy Spirit.
You will enter the history of Matera: a world heritage city with this tour dedicated to the Sassi. Together we will venture through the suggestive streets of Sasso Caveoso to discover its origins, its history and numerous rooms carved into the rock that can still be visited.
Five bronze statues that tell us how young people fell in love in the Sassi of Matera between simple gestures and ancient customs.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(167)
A positive experience because Sara guided us, making us relive the history of the places visited with emotion. Prepared, polite, and attentive to every detail, she also timed the stops for explanations in shaded areas.
Sara was very sweet with the children and managed to capture their attention in a surprising way. Very knowledgeable and available, it was truly a pleasure to visit Matera with her, even for us adults!!!
Impeccable organization, from the first contact on WhatsApp to the final goodbyes. In addition to a beautiful tour, narrated and explained engagingly by Sara, who with her competence, energy, and friendliness managed to keep the group's attention high, we received valuable advice and suggestions on other attractions in Matera to visit before and after the tour. A truly pleasant and well-organized experience in every aspect. In one word: PERFECT
It was a wonderful experience. Sara is a professional, polite, fun, smiling person who conveys a lot of calm. The morning with her flew by among the alleys of Matera. I absolutely recommend getting to know the city with her.
We are two couples of friends and a little dog. During our trip, we stayed in Matera for two days and took advantage of the guided tour offered by Zirlio. From the very first contacts, we received precise and detailed information about the tour. We chose to have a private guide just for us, and I must say we could not have met a better guide. Sara, our guide, conveyed all her love for this city, in addition to being very knowledgeable and ready to answer all our curiosities. Sara made us spend 3 wonderful hours, taking us into the heart of Matera, its origins, and its evolution, all with great professionalism and friendliness. She showed and explained things that we would have never known on our own... Even Charly, our little dog, had his own spaces and explored Matera with us without any difficulty. I truly recommend trying our same experience. At the end of the guided tour, we felt part of the city and greatly enriched by what Sara shared with us... Thank you, Zirlo, thank you, Sara Daniela, Giuliano, Riccardo, Ilaria, and Charly P.S. Thank you also for the photos
Many thanks to Francesco de Zirlio Travel Experience who suggested Maria for the visit of the Sassi. Inhabited by the memory of the city, its accompaniment with patience and sensitivity made us live an authentic visit. I recommend!
The tour was really interesting and Sara made it even more compelling with her timely and professional historical narration, as well as with the stop and guided tour of the fascinating places of this beautiful city. Congratulations to the whole organization!
Sara made us spend three fantastic hours. I recommend this guided tour to those visiting Matera. I hope to return to visit with her other places. Thank you.
WONDERFUL CITY ILLUSTRATED BEAUTIFULLY BY GUIDE MRS SARA of the Agency . The visit is nice and Sara very good and nice.
I visited Matera for the first time, very beautiful city! The Sassi Tour was really special and suggestive! It will be a very nice and super expert guide!!! Thanks to Zirlio!
