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Matera is home to the Sassi cave churches and dwellings that make up one of the oldest cities in the world. Join your guide for an in-depth tour of the Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano districts to learn about their unique history and evolution. Discover rupestrian structures, stroll the steep and narrow lanes, and gain a deeper understanding of how this town, once called the “Shame of Italy”, is now a UNESCO-listed treasure.
- Tour Matera with a guide for insights into this unique cave city's evolution
- Admire the top sights without getting lost in the confusing warren of alleys
- Visit rupestrian churches and homes and admire views over the valley
- A small-group experience for more personal attention and a relaxed pace
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Each participant will be given a radio transmitter to listen to the explanations of driving with headphones in compliance with the rules for COVID-19
Departure & Return
By car, there is the multi-storey car park in Via Rocco Scotellaro, from the car park go down to Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi and then go down along Via B. Buozzi for 350 meters and you will arrive in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, In the square there will always be a guide with a flag or a sign: R.Favilli Group Tour
For those who sleep in the Sassi of Matera just follow the only road for flat cars and you will arrive in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso. 15 minutes before the start of the tour there will always be a guide with a green flag
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY Renato Favilli - Guida Turistica Matera
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Discover Matera, the ancient city - Tour in Italian or English tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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Great guide
Tijanna
, Jun 2022
Our guide Tanno was great. He was fun, knowledgeable and very conscious of the group. We did a 10:30am tour and it was already 37degrees outside in the sun. He made sure everyone was comfortable and checked in with the group often.
The tour focused on the Sassi and the traditional way of life for the people of Matera. I would have personally liked for the tour to include being taken up to the Church of Saint Mary of Idris and paid more to have the tour include entry to the church as well as the Raccolta museum which we discussed on the tour but could not enter.
Would definitely recommend this tour and Tanno as a guide for Matera.
Good tour, group too large in the heat
SimonWilliams_W
, Jun 2022
Gaetano may be the best...
RonandReneeParker
, Jun 2022
Great experience
PAUL_J
, Jun 2022
Highly recommend
Vicki_K
, Jun 2022
Great tour of Matera
Samantha_F
, Jun 2022
Wow! We loved this tour.
Melissa_G
, Jun 2022
We definitely recommend this tour for everyone visiting Matera. It is so interesting and informative and helps you to really appreciate this amazing place and it’s history. We especially loved visiting one of the old cave dwellings and the James Bond references! A wonderful tour which made me want to learn more!
Excellent!!!
Solange_A
, Jun 2022
Domenico is very knowledgeable, providing great details of Matera history, telling us very interesting stories of life of people who lived in the area in old times. Domenico was very passionate about it, We really enjoyed the tour!! My only feedback is for him to improve his English, sometimes it was difficult to follow.
Engaging, Entertaining and Informative
Will_S
, May 2022
We chose this tour as a result of the great reviews given by a majority respondents. We were not disappointed as our guide, Domenico was very knowledgeable. He was able to keep the attention of our entire group. Every member was extremely attentive listening to the stories he related in such a manner and such a wonderful pace , we did not notice the amount of ground we physically covered!
Great tour
Elan_E
, May 2022
Renato is a really...
Julie_P
, May 2022
Sassi In-Depth
Alan_W
, May 2022
Matera Tour w Domenico.
olga_p
, May 2022
If you visit Matera, you MUST take this tour!
jily96
, May 2022
Very educational
Ani_D
, May 2022
Wow what a learning experience
Michael_D
, May 2022
The town of Matera is such an interesting place with the most unusual history. Having a guide that understands the historical context of the place is invaluable. I don't know what the other guides know or say but our guide seemed to take great pride in his historical knowledge. Our tour was a bit more than 2 hours and took us up and down many paths of the hilly town but we didn't notice that until we were done and sat down. You do need to know that there is a lot of walking on rough surfaces and up and down a lot. So, be sure to be ready.
Excellent tour, beyond expectations
mdcurtis44
, May 2022
Fantastic tour, excellent guide!
Fascinating tour of Sassi Matera by a very experienced, knowledgeable and interesting guide ‘Renato’ Hos passion for Sassi and groups was tangible and we loved our tour. Renato went beyond our expectations, and we would highly recommend this tour in Sassi Matera.
Thank you Renato!
Excellent tour with Domenico
Priya_S
, May 2022
A truly unique place....
Elisabeth_G
, Apr 2022
Fun and interesting tour of Matera
Susan_S
, Apr 2022
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