
Matera Sightseeing Tour
On this panoramic tour of Matera, we'll take a two-hour ride to discover the main monuments of this city famous for its buildings carved out of rocks. Matera Sightseeing Tour. At the appointed time, we'll meet at Via Alessandro Volta 5 and set...
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On this panoramic tour of Matera, we'll take a two-hour ride to discover the main monuments of this city famous for its buildings carved out of rocks.
Matera Sightseeing Tour
At the appointed time, we'll meet at Via Alessandro Volta 5 and set off on this sightseeing tour of Matera, passing by the main attractions of this city in the Basilicata region.
Throughout the tour, you'll be provided with an audio guide in Italian and English that will provide commentary about the history of Matera and information about the monuments you'll see.
We'll visit emblematic locations such as the Tramontano castle on the hill of Lapillo, the church of San Agustino de Matera, and the Belvedere Colombo viewpoint for panoramic city views.
Next, we'll see Barisano, one of the Sassi of Matera, observing the rock-carved buildings, including the church of the Madonna delle Virtú and the church of San Pietro Caveoso.
Then, we'll enter the Piccianello district and visit the Murgia Materana Park, passing by the sculpture park La Palomba, a project by artist Antonio Paradiso.
Finally, we'll stop at a viewpoint to admire the Gravina stream and the Sassi of Matera from a different perspective before returning to the starting point after the 2-hour adventure.
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Included
- Transport by minibus
- Audio guide in English
- Admission to the Casa Grotta