Maratea Private tour: Italy's little bit of Rio
Description
The tour of Maratea begins from the highest point of the town: Mount San Biagio. Here you can admire the majestic Statue of Christ the Redeemer, a symbol of the city and of the Basilicata region. The second largest statue of its kind in the world after the one in Rio de Janeiro, it stands 21 meters tall with an arm span of 19 meters and a face measuring 3 meters. It is made of reinforced concrete covered with white cement and Carrara marble, created by the artist Bruno Innocenti in 1965, dominating the landscape with spectacular views over the sea and mountains. After admiring the statue, the visit continues to the nearby Basilica of St. Biagio, dedicated to the town’s patron saint; inside, you can admire its most important work, a fresco depicting the Madonna and Child. The tour then continues through the medieval village of Maratea, among ancient houses with arches, narrow alleys, and charming streets that open onto small squares with local stone, creating an evocative atmosphere
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The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Maratea is a majestic 21-meter-high sculpture located on Mount San Biagio. Made of reinforced concrete covered in white marble, it dominates the landscape with outstretched arms, offering spectacular views over the sea and surrounding mountains, and is one of the most iconic symbols of Basilicata.
The Basilica of Saint Biagio in Maratea is an important place of worship dedicated to the town’s patron saint, located on Mount San Biagio. Of ancient origin and modified several times, it features a simple and sober style; inside, it preserves valuable artworks, including a fresco depicting the Madonna and Child, known as the Madonna of the Pomegranate.
The medieval village of Maratea is a charming network of narrow alleys, arches, and ancient stone houses that preserve the authentic charm of the past. Walking through its streets, you can discover small squares, scenic views, and a peaceful, characteristic atmosphere.
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Bad experience, tour operator and unreliable guide. We requested the tour on the morning of mid-August, first we are not given availability and I would say that it is understandable (for us it was not essential the tour accompanied at all costs) then we are contacted by tour operators to tell us that the guided tour could be done postponing the start by an hour, no problem. The night before the tour we are contacted by the guide to postpone the start of the tour by half an hour, it's still fine (we're a bit on the edge with the times because we had lunch booked, something pointed out to the guide, and anyway we paid for a tour of 2:00 hours not 1:30). On the day of the appointment from 10:30 a.m. time when we should have seen the guide we met at 12:10 p.m.... because the guide himself, "well organized", did not know the times of the shuttles with which to reach us and maybe she would have arrived by taxi.... maybe... when we find no excuse from the guide; but by now the tour was compromised. In all this, before writing this review I contact Italygonia Travel, no answer, not even a hint at the refund of the 250 euros paid in advance. Personally I do not recommend this operator and especially as we have always paid for the guides on site.
One of the most remarkable experiences of my life. I hope that one day you will have the opportunity to get to know many valleys, beaches and ancient churches!
Lovely place as nature and landscapes. The sea very clean and the beaches, given the period, not very crowded. Definitely worth a visit to the Redeemer. and go to the most beautiful beaches (Black , La Secca, Macarro...) You absolutely must have cars equipped.
We had a delightful time on this tour! Nino, our guide, was very knowledgeable, kind, and funny. He was also very patient with us as we had a slow moving person in our group. The Redeemer was so majestic, and the streets of Maratea are so charming. Highly recommended! Ask for Nino!
Ivana was simply fabulous - she made the tour so informative. Don’t have enough space to say how great she was!!!!!
Had a great day walking up to Christ the Redeemer Maratea. Cristian was an excellent guide. He met me at my accommodation and we continued a walking tour to the statue. The day was so amazing and a lot of fun😀
