expedia
Matera: 2-Hour Walking Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Matera: 2-Hour Walking Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Matera: 2-Hour Walking Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Matera: 2-Hour Walking Tour
Picture 6 for Activity Matera: 2-Hour Walking Tour

Matera: 2-Hour Walking Tour

By Askos Tours
7.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$492 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO site and 2019 European Capital of Culture
  • See the unique scenery which has enchanted so many directors
  • Wonder at the beauty and mystery of ancient cave houses and churches

Activity location

    • Matera
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazzetta Pascoli, 75100 Matera MT, Italia | Piazzetta Pascoli, in front of the large "Goccia" bronze sculpture, the guide will be holding a sign with your name.
    • Matera, Provincia di Matera, Italy

Check availability


Standard Option
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$491.61 x 1 AdultNZ$491.61

Total
Price is NZ$491.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Tickets for a rupestrian church with frescoes and a typically furnished casagrotta

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Meet your expert tour guide in the Piazzetta Pascoli and enjoy fantastic views of Matera, the ancient city overlooked by the cathedral's bell-tower and the Sasso Caveoso. Marvel at this remarkable spectacle of urban development frequently utilised by great directors such as Pasolini and Mel Gibson. View the Palazzo Lanfranchi, which houses the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata, and the other buildings of the Baroque District.

Then go into the heart of the Sasso Caveoso and view the unique and beautiful cave buildings which have been inhabited since Palaeolithic times. Visit the church of San Pietro Caveoso whose Baroque facade belies a much older history. To really connect with the regions ancient inhabitants, enjoy the unique experience of a visit to a furnished cave-house decorated according to ancient traditions.

Be enchanted by the splendid frescoes of one of the most interesting cave-churches in the whole area, the Church of St. Lucia alle Malve. After, return to Piazzetta Pascoli.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Matera
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Piazzetta Pascoli, 75100 Matera MT, Italia | Piazzetta Pascoli, in front of the large "Goccia" bronze sculpture, the guide will be holding a sign with your name.
    • Matera, Provincia di Matera, Italy