Set out on our ‘Great Tour of the Sassi: Sasso Caveoso e Sasso Barisano’ that starts in Piazza Pascoli with an architectural and anthropological introduction of the history of the Sassi. The tour continues through the historical centre, down Domenico Ridola Street. Along the way you can admire two churches in Baroque style, the Church of Purgatory and the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi. Following Via delle Beccherie Street you will reach Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the main square of the historical centre from which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Sasso Barisano area. The tour continues with the visit of an extraordinary hypogeum environment of Matera and, afterwards, with visiting of typically furnished cave-dwelling with household furniture and work tools used by farmers in the fields, located in the area of Sasso Baisano. Crossing the Barisano neighbourhood you will enter the Sasso Caveoso area where you will visit the so-called rupestrian church, completely carved into the rock and embellished with frescoes that date back to X-XIII century. At the end of the tour you will enjoy an exquisite tasting of traditional food products and wine in a local bistrot in the Sassi area. While in the evening, you will have an opportunity to relax at a wellness centre in the Sassi area.

INFO TOUR

  • Price: € 215 per person

  • Meeting Point: at our office in Via Domenico Ridola 61, 75100 Matera MT

  • Services Included:

  • Guided Tour with a licensed English-speaking guide, Entry tickets to a Rupestrian church, Hypogeum, Cave dwelling and Sassi in Miniatura
    Duration: 3h 15 min

  • Tasting of local food products and wine

  • Entry tickets with audioguide to the Crypt of the Original Sin
    Duration: 30 min

  • Spa Treatment in the heart of the Sassi area
    Duration: 60 min

  • Warning: Guided tour not suitable for people with a mobility impairment

  • Cancellation policy:
    We kindly ask that you provide us with 24-hour notice of cancelation to get a full refund