Guided Tour of Sassi di Matera, Italy

Explore the ancient charm of Sassi di Matera in Italy with this guided tour. This extraordinary adventure invites you to dive deep into the past of this rupestrian city and explore its ancient stones. A journey through time awaits you in one of Italy's most historic treasures.

Travelers who have booked this historical tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,123 reviews. The entire cultural tour lasts around 2 hours.

This tour is a unique journey through Matera, the city that shone as the 2019 European Culture Capital. Imagine wandering through ancient homes and churches carved straight into the cliffs. These sights are so stunning that they were featured in the movie Ben Hur.

Throughout the tour, you will visit Via Alessandro Volta, 3/5, Chiesa del Purgatorio, Piazza San Francesco, Sassi di Matera, and Chiesa di S. Antonio Abate al Sasso Barisano.

These homes and churches, carved from stone long ago, are not mere buildings but storytellers of a bygone time. As you explore, visit the Cattedrale di Matera, where old stones and beautiful frescoes tell long stories of faith and art. Next, visit the Chiesa del Purgatorio. Here, detailed carvings explore deep hopes and fears, creating a space for quiet beauty and thought.

Walking through Matera's charming streets and structures brings history to life. The trip gets better with beautiful landscapes and secret spots. Visit the stunning cave churches and Casa Grotta, which show how life was in Sassi. This completes a journey that mixes Matera's historical grandeur with the vibrancy of its living history.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 5 languages: German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

All entry tickets and convenient transport to and from the locations are included. And the cherry on top? Your tour wraps up with a sampling of Matera's delightful local cuisine – the ideal way to complete your exploration.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Matera. The exact address is Via Alessandro Volta, 3, 75100 Matera MT, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Via Bruno Buozzi, 75100 Matera MT, Italy.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. However, this tour accommodates up to 200 participants. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Transform your Italian escape with a guided tour of the captivating Sassi di Matera. Select your travel dates and secure your spot on this journey through history and beauty!