Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave
Description
Discover the magic of Matera with the panoramic bus tour! A comfortable and engaging experience that will take you to discover the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while crossing streets rich in history and charm. During the tour you will admire the ancient houses carved into the rock and enjoy beautiful views of the Murgia Park. The tour also includes the entrance to a typical cave house, to get to know the lifestyle of the Sassi inhabitants up close, and a 40-minute stop in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, one of the most suggestive of the city. On board, an experienced tour leader will accompany you with explanations in Italian and English, to make your trip even more interesting and complete.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hear the story of Giovanni Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, and discover the ancient Aragonese fortress, one of the symbols of Renaissance Matera.
point of passage
Green space with The Great Mother, a tuff sculpture dedicated to motherhood and the peasant roots of Matera.
Historic place of worship overlooking the Sasso Barisano, among the most scenic in the city.
Amazing panoramic road in the heart of the Sassi di Matera, offering breathtaking views of the Gravina and the caves of the Murgia Park
Among the most scenic squares of Matera, overlooking the Gravina canyon and offers a spectacular view of the Murgia Materana Park
Fascinating example of a traditional dwelling of the Sassi, carved into the rock and equipped with an ancient system of cisterns for collecting rainwater, which tells the daily life in past centuries
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- 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
- tolerance for delays: there is a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes beyond the tour departure time. After this time, you will no longer be able to join the tour and will not be entitled to any refund
- change to the day and time booked: the ticket is valid only for the date and time indicated at the time of issue and cannot be changed
- Please note that the agency does not have a toilet. We advise you to plan accordingly before your tour departure
- Please also consider the time it takes to find parking. We advise you to arrive early to avoid delays and make sure you are on time at the tour departure time
- animals allowed only with prior authorization; it is essential to always have a muzzle to use in case of need
Reviews(266)
The tour guide was Anita and she was fantastic. Her English was excellent and her knowledge was terrific. One of the best tour guides we’ve ever had and the bus driver Vito was in class act.
Very interesting and little effort
Guide Anita was very good and helpful.... Very interesting tour
Matera City Tour: perfect organization. A very interesting and educational experience done by panoramic minibus and walks through the Sassi; Anita, our guide, described and told us the history of her city in a very professional and passionate way. We saw fantastic panoramas and views and the cave houses where people lived until almost 70 years ago, punctually described and explained. All immersed in the Sassi of Matera. A truly heartfelt thank you to Anita and her driver. Highly recommended!!!! Mimmo and Fulvia from Milan
We had no other stars to give. What can I say..Anita is so in love with her work, and even more so with Matera, that she transmits love and super interesting information to anyone who walks with her. The tour is truly beautiful and interesting. Comfortable? Yes! Especially very appreciated in this heat. Highly recommended
Tour confirmed to the description, beautiful overview of the city, very clear and detailed explanations from Anita (in Italian and in English), it does not replace a walking tour but it relieves the legs, especially in a city like Matera.
We took the tour this morning, really beautiful; what made it interesting was our guide Anita, very knowledgeable in the explanation of every place visited, truly very kind. Thank you, it was a wonderful experience in Matera!
The ride on the panoramic bus with Anita was a real experience. Such a guided tour is simply a MUST when visiting Matera. Anita provided us with a lot of interesting information about the city, its buildings, and the history in an extremely friendly and competent manner. The language of the tours is English and Italian. (Unfortunately, nothing is offered in German.) The most impressive thing is to visit the Sassi from the inside, e.g., the Casa Noha or the cave churches.
Very beautiful visit to this magnificent site Thanks to Anita for sharing and for her knowledge of Matera
The guide Anita and the driver Nicola were kind, skilled, and competent. Experience recommended especially with children.
