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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, where we'll pass 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 with commentary on the history of Matera and information about the monuments you'll see.

We'll pass by notable places like the Tramontano castle on the hill of Lapillo, the church of San Agustino de Matera, and the Belvedere Colombo viewpoint for a panoramic view of the city.

The tour will also include Barisano, part of the Sassi of Matera. From the vehicle, we'll see buildings carved into the rock, including the church of the Madonna delle Virtú and the church of San Pietro Caveoso.

Next, we'll enter the Piccianello district and visit the Murgia Materana Park, passing by the sculpture park La Palomba by artist Antonio Paradiso.

To conclude the tour, we'll stop at a viewpoint to admire the Gravina stream and the Sassi of Matera before returning to the starting point after our 2-hour adventure.

Included

  • Transport by minibus
  • Audio guide in English
  • Admission to the Casa Grotta

Location

Activity location

Via Alessandro Volta, 7, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

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