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2-hour guided tour of the Sassi of Matera and the rock churches

2-hour guided tour of the Sassi of Matera and the rock churches

This is a complete tour with a very good Authorized Guide also known as "WIKI LUCA". From Sasso Caveoso to Sasso Barisano passing through the historic center of the city. The Tour full of amazement and fun will leave you breathless. During the guided tour lasting 2 hours we will enter a beautiful frescoed church called the Madonna delle Grazie and we will conclude with an ancient cellar from the 1200s excavated on 3 levels with oil mills, cisterns and millstones inside. The Tour ends with a tasting of typical Lucanian products. I'll wait for you in Matera!
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Panoramic Private Tour in Ape Calessino in the Sassi of Matera

Panoramic Private Tour in Ape Calessino in the Sassi of Matera

The panoramic tour "Private Tour in Ape Calessino" - the Sassi in Ape "will allow you to have an exclusive experience to visit the city of Matera comfortably aboard the vintage and iconic ape calessino. The tour winds through the most beautiful alleys and squares, between Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano. During the tour you will make some panoramic stops in the central squares and you will be able to admire the main attractions of the city. An excellent opportunity to learn about the stories and curiosities of this heritage of humanity.
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Private Transfer from Matera Hotel to Bari Airport

Private Transfer from Matera Hotel to Bari Airport

A private service to reach without stress and unnecessary waiting your destination to enjoy your holiday at fullest.
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2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Sassi di Matera

2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Sassi di Matera

Matera is famous for its Sassi dug into the rock nine thousand years ago, a unique heritage in the world, which is why it is included among the monumental World Heritage sites by UNESCO. For the same reason, Matera was named the European Capital of Culture in the year 2019. We will discover how the inhabitants of Matera were able to live for millennia in those narrow tuff tunnels. Yes, for millennia, until the mid-1950s. We will visit the rock churches of San Pietro Barisano and Santa Lucia alle Malve, both built inside rock caves and decorated with medieval frescoes. We will then go along the city ramparts for an invigorating panoramic walk. From the bastions of Matera, we will observe both the Sassi and the surrounding countryside and we will launch into our best photographic shots to capture this magical atmosphere. Our local guides will involve you like never before, with mysteries and details of a still authentic city. A tour worth trying: you will be left breathless by Matera!
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Complete tour of the two Sassi - Barisano and Caveoso

Complete tour of the two Sassi - Barisano and Caveoso

Ancient dwellings dug into the tuff. A deep "valley" (gravina) crossed by a stream. Roofs that become floors for the homes of the upper levels. A dense network of alleys, and the impression of walking in a papier-mâché nativity scene.
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Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera

Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera

Unique panoramic tour on board the historic Piaggio Ape Calessino, it will give you an indelible memory of the splendid Matera. Customizable for your every need.
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Guided Tour on the Scenes of the Film 007 No Time to Die in Matera

Guided Tour on the Scenes of the Film 007 No Time to Die in Matera

Since the 1950s the Sassi of Matera have become a great film set, there are now dozens of films shot almost all with a biblical background precisely because of its extraordinary resemblance to the Holy Land; but recently this amazing location is also suitable for action or adventure films. In fact, between August and September 2019 some scenes of the new film "No time to die" by 007 were shot, to be released in world cinemas starting from 30 September 2021. The new tour that retraces the "traces of 007 ”combining, for the visitor, both the cinematographic and the historical-architectural itinerary.
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Crypt of Original Sin tour with transfer

Crypt of Original Sin tour with transfer

This place is one of the ancient testimonies of rocky art in the South of Italy. Its wonderful frescoes underline the typical aspects of a Benedictine art. This cave church is also called Sistine Chapel, thanks to the religious and cultural value of its frescoes. On top: • a unique gift idea. • The Sistine Chapel of the south of Italy. • One of the most fascinating and particular work of arts in Basilicata.
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2h Night Walking Tour with Guide and Entrance fees in Matera

2h Night Walking Tour with Guide and Entrance fees in Matera

Only with us you can organize a tour carried out by the best authorized local guides. It starts with the sunset lights up to get excited with the evening lights. The tour ends not only with the visit of all ancient Matera but also includes the entrances to various rock environments: cave house and rock church.
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Murgia Materana Park Tour

Murgia Materana Park Tour

Definitely one of the most spectacular rocky landscapes of Italy that testifies to the ancient relationship between nature and man, it is found in Basilicata, in Matera a few kilometers away from the border with Puglia.
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Tour enogastronomico dei due Sassi, Barisano e Caveoso

Tour enogastronomico dei due Sassi, Barisano e Caveoso

Set out on our Great Tour of the Sassi, Sasso Caveoso e Sasso Barisano and travel in time! Starting from Piazzetta Pascoli with a historical/architectural and anthropological introduction of the Sassi, the tour continues through the historic centre, from the newest to the most ancient part of the city. Along the way, you can admire churches in Baroque style and beautiful squares of the city centre. Following windy alleys, the guide will accompany you to visit an extraordinary hypogeum environment and, afterwards, a typically furnished cave-dwelling - a "casa grotta" museum - with household furniture and work tools used by farmers in the fields, located in the area of Sasso Baisano. Arriving in the Sasso Caveoso area, dominated by the Monterrone cliff, you will climb up and visit the rupestrian churches of Madonna dell'Idris completely carved into the rock. At the end of the tour, you will savour traditional food products, having light lunch in a picturesque bistrot in the Sassi.
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Private Guided Tour in Matera - Local Guide

Private Guided Tour in Matera - Local Guide

Exploring the Sassi with Vito Rondinone, an official guide from Matera, offers you an exclusive and personalized experience to truly connect with this magical place. As a private tour, you’ll have the full attention of a highly qualified local guide, dedicated solely to you, ensuring that every moment is tailored to your interests. You’ll not only visit the must-see spots but also uncover hidden, non-touristy gems that only a local expert can reveal. The journey begins at a breathtaking viewpoint, setting the stage for an immersive exploration through the ancient alleys of Sasso Caveoso, where I’ll share captivating stories of Matera’s rich history and vibrant culture. We’ll visit a traditional cave house museum, offering a firsthand look into the unique living conditions of the past. Throughout the tour, you’ll encounter stunning vistas, discover Matera’s culinary traditions, and gain a deep understanding of the city’s evolution, making this private tour an unforgettable experience.
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Go where the Quad takes you

Go where the Quad takes you

The appointment is fixed in our base camp which, besides being a meeting point for the party, is also important for a safe excursion. We will explain the main rules of an activity in quad with basic, fast and not boring indications that will help you live the experience with more serenity. Our guide, who will accompany you in the wild territories of the Dolomiti Lucane, will explain the operation of the quad and give you practical tips for safe driving before starting the engines. Once this first informative phase is over, you will be able to spend moments without worries and be involved in uncontaminated territories, spectacular spiers, winding paths and lanes and locations with a strong adrenaline rush.
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James Bond in Matera

James Bond in Matera

Walk along via delle Beccherie, the connecting road between via Duomo and the splendid Romanesque Cathedral of the thirteenth century. The Cathedral, through its stairways and typical narrow streets of the stony districts, you can visit the Barisano stone with its refined architecture that was the backdrop for the daring scenes shot in 2019; Via Madonna delle Virtù, a road that runs along the Gravina di Matera, 007's favorite place for chases with the legendary Aston Martin; Via Muro, the most cinematic street in Matera, chosen in more than 70 years by famous national and international directors, most recently Cary Fukunaga; From Via Muro the most incredible takes shot in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso; The tour ends at Piazza Pascoli, one of the most fascinating places among the stones, chosen for the construction of the Hotel Balcony build, the hotel room of the legendary special agent
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Materasum_Materaunderground

Materasum_Materaunderground

1200 m2 underground, to discover the history of the city of the Sassi and beyond, up to a depth of 12 meters. Time and space are lost in a journey from its origins to today. The history of Matera narrated in one place. A city under the city made of houses, streets. cisterns, production environments and places of worship in a world to be discovered. Live a unique experience walking in a fascinating and mysterious world. Book your visit to the Hypogeum now.
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