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Sasso Caveoso and Rupestrian Churches guided tour
Matera, Italy
5/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Do this because
Learn all about the ancient history of Matera
Explore old dwellings and churches carved in the rock
Discover more about the local food traditions and enjoy some tastings
What to expect
Learn more about Matera's past and present on a guided tour.The experience will start with a short historical-architectural introduction about the Sassi of Matera, after which it will continue with a visit to the Sasso Caveoso. You'll thus enter into a traditionally furnished cave-dwelling, where you'll learn how the poorest inhabitants of Matera used to live until the '50s. You'll then visit one of the Rupestrian Churches which have been completely carved in the rock, and there you'll discover some precious iconographic traces of Greek-Italian monasticism, dating back to the X-XIII centuries.Last but not least, the tour will bring you...
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What's included
Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Food tasting
Blue Badge guide
Map
What's not included
Transportation
What to remember
Know in advance:
please note that this tour already includes in its price entrance fees to the Casa Grotta and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
Remember to bring:
casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes, preferably with non-slip soles
a bottle of water, a hat and sunscreen for the sunny days
an umbrella or a waterproof jacket for the rainy days
Provider
Altieri Viaggi
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Via Domenico Ridola, 61, Matera, Province of Matera, Italy
Meeting point:
Meet with your tour guide at the Altieri Viaggi office.
Reviews
Excellent
5.0/5
Based on
3 reviews from verified customers
A
Anonymous
March 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Una experiencia inolvidable, en un puesto único en el mundo, la guía de Antonio muy clara y agradable.
A
Anonymous
October 2022
From Italy
Excellent
Antonio, la nostra guida turistica, è stato molto gentile, professionale, competente, disponibile. Ci ha portato in giro per il sasso Caveoso, ci ha spiegato e mostrato tante cose ed infine ci ha offerto un assaggino di prodotti tipici locali.
esperienza senz'altro da consigliare
guido riviezzo
A
Anonymous
September 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
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