Sasso Caveoso and Rupestrian Churches guided tour
Attractions & guided tours

Sasso Caveoso and Rupestrian Churches guided tour

5/5
Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
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£17.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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 to "Il Bottegaccio", a ceramic and papier-mâché workshop, to learn more about the ancient popular traditions of Matera, including local foods.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Food tasting
  • check Blue Badge guide
  • check Map
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Via Domenico Ridola, 61, Matera, Province of Matera, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet with your tour guide at the Altieri Viaggi office.
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
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Provider
Altieri Viaggi
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

5/5

Based on 3 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Una experiencia inolvidable, en un puesto único en el mundo, la guía de Antonio muy clara y agradable.

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - October 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Antonio, la nostra guida turistica, è stato molto gentile, professionale, competente, disponibile. Ci ha portato in giro per il sasso Caveoso, ci ha s ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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