Matera

MATERA

A journey to capture the soul of the City of Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

from 28 €/person
2+ Hours 2+ Persone Many solutions

Matera, the city of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 and European Capital of Culture in 2019, Matera is among the oldest still inhabited cities in the world. A magical place that preserves, in its natural caves dug into the rock, the evidence of human settlements starting from the Paleolithic. When you visit Matera you have the sensation of entering a nativity scene, especially during the evening hours. Houses, churches, monasteries and hermitages are built in calcarenite (the so-called "tuff"), a very brittle rock, with a "negative architecture" meaning that material was not built but material was removed from the rock, digging it up, creating such an evocative scenario to have been chosen to set films such as "The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson and "The Gospel according to Matthew" by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Discovering the Sassi means walking through the history of the city, moving between the rock churches, the underground tunnels and the cisterns, visiting the Cave Houses, evidence of the life of the people of Matera in the Sassi until the evacuation of 1958 and stopping at the many viewpoints that overlook a dizzying ravine to admire unique views and panoramas.

Weather conditions

The tour is only possible in case of favorable weather conditions. In case of cancellation of the tour due to bad weather, you will have the choice between another date or a full refund.

Not wheelchair accessible

Unfortunately, the layout of the historic center, made up of stairs and narrow streets, does not allow the movement of wheelchairs.

Entrance fees not included

Entrance fees to the facilities are not included in the price and, as they are subject to change, they will be communicated at the time of booking.

Special conditions

Free tour for children up to 6 years old. Pets Allowed.

Do you have special requests? Please, contact me

Tour packages

The cost varies based on specific needs or number of people. If you have any special requests, don't hesitate to contact me

Trip Itinerary

View Times Square, the US Customs building, Federal Hall, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, the South Street Seaport and more.

9:00 AM - Times Square

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11:00 AM - Chrysler Building

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12:00 PM - Grand Central Station

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About 2 hours
2+ persons
  • Ideal tour for small groups
  • Availability of 2 tours, morning and afternoon
  • Live guide in English and Italian
Over 4 hours
Private group
  • Private and exclusive tour, dedicated only to your group
  • Availability of 1 tour per day, morning or afternoon
  • Live guide in English and Italian
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