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Matera walking tour in English

By Gaetano Campanile
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $41 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

  • Visit Matera with a licensed and experienced local tour guide
  • Discover the beauty of Matera and learn its secrets
  • Visit the ancient cave houses.
  • Visit the palombaro, the big cistern for the rainwater collection.

Activity location

    • Matera
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazza S. Pietro Caveoso, 75100 Matera MT, Italia | The guide will be waiting for you in front of the church of S. Pietro Caveoso, and he will wear a badge. If you need a place to park your car when you arrive in Matera, there are two garages, one is in Via Vena, and one is in Via Scotellaro.
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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Matera walking tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Group tour. Maximum 13 people in the group.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $40.54 x 1 AdultCA $40.54
Total
Price is CA $40.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking tour with licensed guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the cave house
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to the palombaro, the large cistern.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    During the tour we don't visit churches.

What you can expect

Starting from Piazza S. Pietro Caveoso, you will explore the Sassi, the ancient districts of the city. Discover Matera's charm, from the most beautiful and breathtaking viewpoints, to the most hidden and fascinating corners.
Entering the caves of Matera, you will see how families once lived. You will visit the palombaro, the large cistern for the rainwater collection, and you will learn how the people of Matera collected the rainwater, essential for the survival of the population.
Knowing all the secrets of Matera, you will learn how this city went from being the 'shame of Italy' to be a UNESCO site and a jewel of the Italian cultural heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    • Matera
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Piazza S. Pietro Caveoso, 75100 Matera MT, Italia | The guide will be waiting for you in front of the church of S. Pietro Caveoso, and he will wear a badge. If you need a place to park your car when you arrive in Matera, there are two garages, one is in Via Vena, and one is in Via Scotellaro.
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy