
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 the meeting point and set off on...
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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 the meeting point 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 about the history of Matera and the significant monuments you'll see.
We'll pass by iconic places like the Tramontano Castle, located on the hill of Lapillo, the Palazzo Lanfranchi, which houses the National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata, and the Municipal Villa.
Our tour will also take us to Barisano, one of the famous Sassi of Matera. From the vehicle, we will see buildings carved into the rock such as the church of the Madonna delle Virtú and the church of San Pietro Caveoso, which are important sites in this part of the city.
Finally, we'll see the Alvino 1884, a complex that serves as a hotel and event hall, and the sculpture park La Palomba, an initiative by artist Antonio Paradiso.
We'll conclude our tour by returning to the starting point after a two-hour visit.
Meeting Points
When booking, you can choose the meeting point from which you want to start the tour:
Via Annibale Maria di Francia, 11Via Alessandro Volta 5
Prices
Included
- Transport by minibus
- Audio guide in English
- Admission to the Casa Grotta