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Sightseeing Cart Tour of Matera’s Sassi and Rock Churches
- Duration1 hour
- Max Travelers7 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Audio Guides
Overview
Discover Matera in a convenient, exclusive, and engaging way with our one-hour minicar tour, perfect for exploring the famous Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, without long walks. Aboard a SIGHTSEEING CART with a local driver and multilingual audio guide, you will visit the city’s most iconic sites, enjoying clear explanations, breathtaking views, and stops at the most scenic points.
The route passes through the Sasso Barisano, it continues into Sasso Caveoso, the oldest, where the cave houses seem to merge with the rock, creating one of the world’s most extraordinary urban landscapes.
The tour includes external visits to two important churches: the Church of San Giovanni Battista and the Church of San Pietro Caveoso, situated in a panoramic location.
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What's included
Visit the Church of San Giovanni Battista and the Church of San Pietro Caveoso
Admire the cave dwellings carved into the rock and the unique landscape of the Sassi of Matera
Private cart tour of Matera with a local driver
Multilingual audio guide
Private transportation
It passes through Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso
Itinerary
The Church of San Giovanni Battista in Matera rises with austere Romanesque grace, carved in pale local stone that catches the southern light.nIts sculpted portal and quiet interior feel like a threshold between the rugged Sassi and a hush of sacred history.
The Sasso Caveoso in Matera unfolds like a stone amphitheater of ancient caves and winding paths, clinging to the edge of a wild ravine.nTime seems etched into every rock, where human dwellings and the rugged landscape blend into a single, haunting panorama.
The Sasso Barisano in Matera cascades in layers of honey colored stone, its houses and churches stacked like a living sculpture.nBalconies, arches, and winding alleys create a bright, intricate maze that still hums with daily life.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.