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Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

4.9(1,971)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1971 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Renato Favilli - Guida Turistica Matera
Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

About this activity

An immersive experience to discover everything that makes Matera unique by discovering motherhood and trying to enter, even in the philosophy of life of this strange and unique city.

Along with me, Renato, or Gaetano, all licensed guides with a visceral passion and love for the city.

The city of Matera, with its ancient districts, is considered among the oldest in the world. An authentic open-air museum that describes with spectacular continuity the life of man from the Stone Age to the present day.

Tour not really tourist, step by step you will discover the history of the city, the stories and vicissitudes of those who lived in the Sassi in addition to art, architecture. a 360° analysis of Matera “Shame of Italy” and “World Heritage”.

You will also pass through some locations of the films 007; The Passion, W.Woman. the Group could have a maximum of 18 people. If necessary radios will be given to facilitate the tour

What's included

  • ✓Entrance to the Diver
  • ✓Visit to cave house

Meeting and pickup

  • For those who sleep in the Sassi of Matera just follow the only road for flat cars and you will arrive in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso. 15 minutes before the start of the tour there will always be a guide with a green flag
  • By car, there is the multi-storey car park in Via Rocco Scotellaro, from the car park go down to Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi and then go down along Via B. Buozzi for 350 meters and you will arrive in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, In the square there will always be a guide with a flag or a sign: R.Favilli Group Tour

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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