Guided tour of the Barisano and Caveoso Sassi of Matera

Free cancellation

Place: Matera

Validity: Flexible

Language: English, Italian

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

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Group tour

Pet friendly

Do this because

Learn about the history and architecture of the Barisano and Caveoso Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore the traditional alleys and discover how people lived in the cave houses
Taste some typical local products

What to expect

You'll start this guided walking tour discovering the Barisano and Caveoso Sassi of Matera and learning more about their history and architecture, before reaching the top of the hill and visit the Apulian Romanesque cathedral.

You'll explore the two Baroque churches along the way up to the Vittorio Veneto Square, walking down the street of the Beccherie, which once was the commercial heart of the city. You'll admire the nineteenth-century fountain wanted by king Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies and enoy the view of the Barisano Sasso. Enter its alleys and descend to a traditional cave house to see how pooreer people used to live until the mid-50s. You'll continue the tour with a visit of the Caveoso Sasso and its rupestrian church, which was completely carved into the rock and still is rich in iconographic evidences from the X-XIII centuries.

Last but not least, you'll end the guided tour with a tasting of some typical local products.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a guided group walking tour; the minimum number of people for tour activation is 2
The tour is free for infants up to 6 and it has a reduced price for children from 7 to 15
The tour would be still guaranteed in case of gentle rain
If the tour is cancelled by the agency because of bad weather conditions, it would be rescheduled or refunded

Remember to bring:

Bring some water, a hat and the SPF for the hottest days and an umbrella or a raincoat for the coldest ones
Casual clothes and comfortable shoes, preferably with anti-slip soles, are strongly recommended