Discover Matera, the ancient city - Tour in Italian or English tour
Overview
Together with me, Renato, or one of my collaborators like, Gaetano and Domenico, all qualified 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 the life of man from the Stone Age to the present day with spectacular continuity.
Not exactly a tourist tour, step by step you will discover the history of the city, the stories and vicissitudes of those who lived in the Sassi as well as art and architecture. a 360 ° analysis of Matera "Shame of Italy" and "Heritage of Humanity".
we will also cross some locations of the 007 films; The Passion, W. Woman. the Group could reach a maximum of 18 people. If necessary, radios will be given to facilitate the tour
Inclusions
- Each participant will be given a radio transmitter to listen to the explanations of driving with headphones in compliance with the rules for COVID-19
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, 75100, Matera Italy
The tour develops through the most suggestive places and glimpses of ancient Matera passing through the: Sasso Caveoso and part of the Sasso Barisano.
During this tour, visiting not really tourist spots, you will discover the history of the city step by step, for what reason until the beginning of the XXI century we didn't hear about Matera. Walking in the alleys you will enter the philosophy of the Matera listening also to the stories and the vicissitudes of those who lived in the Sassi of Matera besides art, anthropology, architecture and through a 360 ° analysis you will discover how Matera managed to go from the "Shame of Italy" to "World Heritage".
It is not the classic tour where churches are visited, but the city is discovered through its own meanders.
Besides me, Renato, you could be accompanied by: Sara, Domenico, Gaetano, guides who love Matera and the territory of the Sassi
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- At the beginning of the tour, if guests want, Earphones will be provided to follow the tour in perfect safety according to the measures of the Ministry of Health
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Thank you, Gaetano, for an unforgettable tour around Matera! You acceded all our expectations. Wish you all the luck and a lot of clients! :)
Thank you, Gaetano, for an unforgettable tour around Matera! You acceded all our expectations. Wish you all the luck and a lot of clients! :)Lucia was an excellent guide. Wonderful tour of the Sassi. A very well informed talk, we learned so much in the two hours. Definitely worth doing this.
Lucia was an excellent guide. Wonderful tour of the Sassi. A very well informed talk, we learned so much in the two hours. Definitely worth doing this.We were given an excellent guided tour around the sassi of Matera. Very detailed and fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour If you are interested in the history of Matera.
We were given an excellent guided tour around the sassi of Matera. Very detailed and fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour If you are interested in the history of Matera.I really enjoyed the tour with Domenico. The group was small and intimate, and Domenico so many facts about the city that I had not read in tour books. He clearly has a passion for the city, and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Matera to understand the city's history.
I really enjoyed the tour with Domenico. The group was small and intimate, and Domenico so many facts about the city that I had not read in tour books. He clearly has a passion for the city, and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Matera to understand the city's history.Excellent 2-3 hour walking tour exploring the Saasi. Was the perfect introduction to the city. Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and just super nice and welcoming. Would highly recommend. Loved the small group size too.
Excellent 2-3 hour walking tour exploring the Saasi. Was the perfect introduction to the city. Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and just super nice and welcoming. Would highly recommend. Loved the small group size too.Domenico was passionate about his delivery and thorough in describing the shame of Italy. We really enjoyed his descriptions and the walk to interesting sites.
Domenico was passionate about his delivery and thorough in describing the shame of Italy. We really enjoyed his descriptions and the walk to interesting sites.