Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave
Description
Discover the magic of Matera with the panoramic bus tour! A comfortable and engaging experience that will take you to discover the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while crossing streets rich in history and charm. During the tour you will admire the ancient houses carved into the rock and enjoy beautiful views of the Murgia Park. The tour also includes the entrance to a typical cave house, to get to know the lifestyle of the Sassi inhabitants up close, and a 40-minute stop in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, one of the most suggestive of the city. On board, an experienced tour leader will accompany you with explanations in Italian and English, to make your trip even more interesting and complete.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hear the story of Giovanni Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, and discover the ancient Aragonese fortress, one of the symbols of Renaissance Matera.
point of passage
Green space with The Great Mother, a tuff sculpture dedicated to motherhood and the peasant roots of Matera.
Historic place of worship overlooking the Sasso Barisano, among the most scenic in the city.
Amazing panoramic road in the heart of the Sassi di Matera, offering breathtaking views of the Gravina and the caves of the Murgia Park
Among the most scenic squares of Matera, overlooking the Gravina canyon and offers a spectacular view of the Murgia Materana Park
Fascinating example of a traditional dwelling of the Sassi, carved into the rock and equipped with an ancient system of cisterns for collecting rainwater, which tells the daily life in past centuries
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- tolerance for delays: there is a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes beyond the tour departure time. After this time, you will no longer be able to join the tour and will not be entitled to any refund
- change to the day and time booked: the ticket is valid only for the date and time indicated at the time of issue and cannot be changed
- Please note that the agency does not have a toilet. We advise you to plan accordingly before your tour departure
- Please also consider the time it takes to find parking. We advise you to arrive early to avoid delays and make sure you are on time at the tour departure time
- animals allowed only with prior authorization; it is essential to always have a muzzle to use in case of need
Reviews(248)
The guide was very good; given the hot day, a bit of air was needed, considering the type of open-top bus.
The city tour was excellent—comprehensive, informative, and entertaining. Annita and Nicola were outstanding hosts and guides. They made the experience enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend this tour!
Lovely tour with Anita ( and driver - Carlo? ) Anita was very welcoming and gave a very lively and interesting commentary- well worth the experience- we saw sights we would have otherwise missed
Excellent experience with an open-top bus accompanied by the guide Anita, who was very knowledgeable and friendly; thank you for this visit.
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't the best that day, but Anita and the staff made it possible for us to visit the Sassi and the house in the best way possible. A tour that, with all the explanations, immersed us in the history of Matera. Thank you Rosanna and Aldo.
Overall summary of Sassi area and interesting visit to a cave house. Our tour guide was very informative as well.
They are very good at explaining and highlighting the place
wonderful Matera! Our guide Anita was truly friendly, pleasant, and knowledgeable! Lovely experience
Anita was our guide, very attentive, the tour was enriching and from it we could better understand about the history of Matera.
Discovery of Matera in a pleasant and informative way, allowing one to navigate the historic city and select sites to visit later.
