Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Private Guided Tour Sassi of Matera

3 Hours Round trip from Matera Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private guided walking tour through the Sassi of Matera
02 Explore Matera’s UNESCO World Heritage historic center
03 See the Church of Purgatory, Cathedral, and Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
04 Visit a typical furnished cave house
05 Discover a rupestrian church carved into the rock
06 Walk through Sasso Barisano and the ancient stone districts

Discover the timeless beauty of Matera on a private guided walking tour through the extraordinary Sassi, the city’s UNESCO-listed ancient districts carved into the rock. Stroll through historic squares and streets as you explore landmarks including the Church of Purgatory, Piazza San Francesco, Piazza del Sedile, the Cathedral, and the evocative Sasso Barisano.

Along the way, step inside a typical furnished cave house and a rupestrian church to gain a deeper understanding of Matera’s unique heritage, architecture, and centuries of daily life. This is an immersive way to experience one of Italy’s most remarkable historic centers.

Discover the timeless beauty of Matera on a private guided walking tour through the extraordinary Sassi, the city’s UNESCO-listed ancient districts carved into the rock.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Matera

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Church of the Purgatory Matera - The fascinating Church of the Purgatory of Matera can be found at the intersection of via del corso and strada San FrancescoThe cathedral of Matera, which has the official denomination of the cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and of Sant'Eustachio, is the main Catholic place of worshipThe Sassi di Matera are two districts of Matera, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, made up of rock buildings and architectures dug into the rock of the Murgia of Matera and inhabited since prehistoric times. Together with the Civita district, they constitute the historic center of the city of Matera

The route