Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave

Discover the magic of Matera with the panoramic bus tour! A comfortable and engaging experience that will take you to discover the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while crossing streets rich in history and charm. During the tour you will admire the ancient houses carved into the rock and enjoy beautiful views of the Murgia Park. The tour also includes the entrance to a typical cave house, to get to know the lifestyle of the Sassi inhabitants up close, and a 40-minute stop in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, one of the most suggestive of the city. On board, an experienced tour leader will accompany you with explanations in Italian and English, to make your trip even more interesting and complete.

1. 1

   Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy

   Pass by

   Hear the story of Giovanni Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, and discover the ancient Aragonese fortress, one of the symbols of Renaissance Matera.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   point of passage

3. 3

   Villa Comunale dell’Unita d’Italia

   Pass by

   Green space with The Great Mother, a tuff sculpture dedicated to motherhood and the peasant roots of Matera.

4. 4

   Convento Sant' Agostino

   Pass by

   Historic place of worship overlooking the Sasso Barisano, among the most scenic in the city.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   Amazing panoramic road in the heart of the Sassi di Matera, offering breathtaking views of the Gravina and the caves of the Murgia Park

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   Piazza San Pietro Caveoso

   40 min

   Among the most scenic squares of Matera, overlooking the Gravina canyon and offers a spectacular view of the Murgia Materana Park

7. 7

   Casa Cisterna Sotterranea

   10 min

   Fascinating example of a traditional dwelling of the Sassi, carved into the rock and equipped with an ancient system of cisterns for collecting rainwater, which tells the daily life in past centuries

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• tolerance for delays: there is a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes beyond the tour departure time. After this time, you will no longer be able to join the tour and will not be entitled to any refund
• change to the day and time booked: the ticket is valid only for the date and time indicated at the time of issue and cannot be changed

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