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Matera

Private Customizable Walking Tour in Matera

Matera from Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Italy
  • Duration2 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryCultural Tours, Historical Tours

Overview

Embark on a private, fully customizable walking tour through the UNESCO-listed city of Matera. Tailor your route with a dedicated local guide to explore the ancient Sassi districts at your own pace. You decide which stops to include, how long to spend at each landmark, and what aspects of Matera’s deep history to explore.

Tour Highlights:

Choose your route: Focus on Sasso Barisano, Sasso Caveoso, or Civita Hill based on your personal interest.

Select your stops: Pick between authentic cave houses, ancient subterranean cisterns, or artisan stone workshops.

Pick your sites: Decide which historic rock churches to enter to view preserved medieval Byzantine frescoes.

Whether you want an in-depth dive into subterranean history or a scenic stroll to cliffside viewpoints over the Gravina Ravine, your guide adapts the entire tour to your preferences.

Please note: Final itinerary variations depend on traveler selection and duration chosen.

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What's included

  • Entry fees to cave dwellings or rock churches

  • Private local tour guide

  • Flexible, customizable walking itinerary

What's Not included

  • Private transportation

Itinerary

  • Stop 1 u2014 Sasso Barisano District (Choose 1 option)nnOption A: Piazza Vittorio Veneto & Hypogeum Ruins u2014 Discover underground water cisterns and civic history.

  • Option B: Church of San Giovanni Battista u2014 View medieval Apulian Romanesque architecture and stone carvings.

  • Option C: Piazza Sedile u2014 Learn about Renaissance political life bridging the two Sassi districts.

  • Stop 2 u2014 Sasso Caveoso Living History (Choose 1 option)nnOption A: Historical Casa Grotta u2014 Explore a fully furnished, traditional cave dwelling from the 1950s.

  • Option B: Tufo Stone Workshop u2014 Experience local stone-carving traditions directly with a local artisan.

  • Stop 3 u2014 Sacred Rock Churches & Civita (Choose 1 option)nnOption A: Santa Lucia alle Malve u2014 Examine 8th-century Byzantine wall frescoes inside the cliffside church.

  • Option B: Madonna de Idris u2014 Climb the iconic rock spur overlooking the valley for panoramas and frescoes.

  • Option C: Matera Cathedral (Duomo) u2014 Visit the highest ridge separating the historic districts.

  • Stop 4 - Choose 1 option:nnOption A: Belvedere Guerricchio u2014 Capture classic postcard photos overlooking the entire Sasso Barisano.

  • Option B: Gravina Ravine Walk u2014 Stroll the cliff edge overlooking ancient river caves and natural parks.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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