Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate, Matera

Embark on a day out in Sassi and explore the ancient neighbourhoods with a live guide. See a series of grottoes carved out of limestone and marvel at the Sasso Barisano and the Sasso Caveoso. Your tour will begin at the meeting point in Via Alessandro Volta. From here, your expert guide will lead you to the Church of San Francesco, situated in the historic centre of the city. Next, you’ll continue along a panoramic road comprised of narrow streets and winding alleys. After arriving at the Rupestre Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, you’ll find a pleasant surprise waiting inside: a classic example of the traditional culture of this remarkable city. Afterwards, you’ll move on to visit a typical Matera cave-house before continuing along Via Madonna delle Virtù and Porta Pistoia "Pert P’stèl" to conclude your cultural adventure.

Meet your guide at Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Matera. From here, your expert guide will introduce you to the districts of Sassi. From the square, head to the heart of the historical center, where you will find the wonderful Apulian-Romanesque Church of San Giovanni Battista. Continue with a visit to Casa Cava, a hypogeum used in ancient times as a quarry, today turned into a convention center, thanks to outstanding restoration work. Stop at Sasso Barisano, to visit the rock church of Sant'Antonio Abate where you’ll find a pleasant surprise waiting inside, a classic example of the traditional culture of this remarkable city.  Move on to Sasso Caveoso to visit a typical Matera cave-house before continuing along Via Madonna delle Virtù and Porta Pistoia. Make a short stop at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso and stroll down one of the main streets of Sassi, Via Bruno Buozzi, to reach the second rock church of Madonna delle Grazie. Continue to the Baroque Church of Purgatorio. Next stop will be Piazza San Francesco d’ Assisi where you will visit the church dedicated to the Saint and from there you will move to Piazza del Sedile, Parliament's headquarters during the domination of the Kingdom of Naples. Finish your tour with a visit to the magnificent Apulian-Romanesque Cathedral, overlooking the highest part of the city.

•Church of the Purgatorio. •Cathedral of Matera. •Chiesa di San Giovanni. •Panoramic view of the Sasso Barisano. •Panoramic view of the Sasso. •Panoramic view of the city of Matera from the Parco of the Murgia.

Our private walking tour in the historic Sassi district of Matera will last approximately 2 hours and will be hosted by a local guide with whom you will discover the alleys and panoramic views of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history, architecture, and cultural heritage. During the tour, our expert guides will offer a comprehensive analysis of the historical and social forces that have influenced the region's socio-economic trajectory. You will uncover the fascinating transformations and stratifications that have shaped Matera's unique urban landscape over the centuries. Along the way, you will experience firsthand the gradual evolution of the Sassi area, from its ancient origins to its modern revival. Immerse yourself in Matera's past and discover its present on this private walking tour, where every step reveals a new aspect of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sassi of Matera.

Pick-up service from the city of Matera to reach the city of Alberobello and start your tour. Arrival in Alberobello, a town famous all over the world for its Trulli, and meeting with the guide for the guided tour. Visit of the Monumental area Rione Monti: district known for the presence of 1000 trulli; short stop on the Belvedere to observe the panorama that the Trulli themselves offer, ending with a visit to the Church of Sant'Antonio. Free time for lunch and afterwards return to Matera With this tour you can also visit the City of Matera (day chosen by the customer based on availability) Tour Matera: • Departure from our Agency (via A. Volta n. 3/5). • Short stop in piazza San Francesco, in front of the homonymous Church; • Arrival at the highest point of the city, the Civita, where you are in front of the Cathedral; • Panoramic road composed of narrow streets and winding alleys to reach via dei Fiorentini; • Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. • Casa Grotta traditionally furnished. • Via Madonna delle Virtù and Porta Pistoia, "Pert P'stel" in the vernacular of Matera, where there is a widening, meeting point between Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso. • History of the Church of San Pietro Caveoso. • Local artisanship. • Piazzetta Pascoli, overlooking the Sassi.