Matera, Italy
Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
2h 30m
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From€25.00/ personMatera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta in Italy
5 Via Alessandro Volta, MT Matera, 75100
Explore Matera on a panoramic bus tour with short walks and Casa Grotta museum included. Enjoy the Sassi by day and see Matera by night in comfort.
Cancellation policy
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Duration 1h 30m
Duration supplied by the experience provider.
Languages
Italian, French, English, Spanish
Group size
1–14 travelers
Full description
Discover the magic of Matera's UNESCO-listed Sassi on a panoramic sightseeing bus tour! Enjoy a 90-minute journey through breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and local traditions, with less walking.
Admire ancient cave dwellings, spectacular views of the Gravina ravine, and the dramatic scenery of Murgia Materana Park. Enjoy scenic photo stops to capture some of Matera's most unforgettable viewpoints.
The experience also includes admission to a traditional Cave House, where you'll discover how local families lived in the Sassi until the 1950s. Perfect for couples, families, and travelers looking to explore Matera's highlights in comfort.
Why choose this sightseeing bus tour?
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sassi with scenic photo stops.
- Visit a traditional Cave House with admission included and discover Matera with multilingual audio commentary.
Admire ancient cave dwellings, spectacular views of the Gravina ravine, and the dramatic scenery of Murgia Materana Park. Enjoy scenic photo stops to capture some of Matera's most unforgettable viewpoints.
The experience also includes admission to a traditional Cave House, where you'll discover how local families lived in the Sassi until the 1950s. Perfect for couples, families, and travelers looking to explore Matera's highlights in comfort.
Why choose this sightseeing bus tour?
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sassi with scenic photo stops.
- Visit a traditional Cave House with admission included and discover Matera with multilingual audio commentary.
Itinerary
Castello Tramontano. Begin the tour at Castello Tramontano, a symbol of late-medieval Matera. Listen to the historical introduction explaining its strategic role and observe the castle from the outside as the starting point of the panoramic route.
Belvedere Sant'Agostino. Also known as the Belvedere Colombo, the square adjacent to the majestic church of St. Augustine offers a picturesque view of the city of Sassi.
Casa grotta (cave dwelling) museum. The next stop is at a traditionally furnished Casa Grotta museum. Learn how people lived in the Sassi until the 1950s and observe the organization of domestic spaces in caves.
Panoramic route – Via Madonna delle Virtù and Porta Pistola. Get back on the bus and travel along the panoramic stretch of Via Madonna delle Virtù, accompanied by a rich commentary. Enjoy breathtaking views along the Gravina canyon. Stop to observe the Tibetan bridge, suspended above the Gravina stream, and the Regional Park of Rupestrian Churches on the other side of the Gravina canyon.
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso. Upon reaching Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, you can get off the bus again to admire the panorama at the foot of Madonna de Idris and visit the church of San Pietro Caveoso.
Castello Tramontano. Board the bus again and return to the starting point at the Castello Tramontano, passing through the Municipal Garden.
What’s included
Included
- Guide
- Entrance fee
- Italian-speaking tour leader (assistance also available in English)
- Audio guide available in English, French, and Spanish via the POPGuide app (to be downloaded onto your smartphone)
- Admission ticket to the Casa Grotta Narrante (Narrated Cave House)
- 10% discount at MòVado Food & Drink bar, located in Piazza Duomo
- City map
Not included
- Earphones
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Important information
Meeting point
5 Via Alessandro Volta, MT Matera, 75100
Don’t forget
Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Infant seats unavailable A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate o francese durante il tour. Participants must bring a fully charged smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide in English, Spanish, or French during the tour Children traveling free of charge must sit on an adult’s lap The itinerary includes a few stops with short walks on mostly flat surfaces. Some small steps may be encountered along the way Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts Participants must bring their phone with a charged battery and headphones, so they can enjoy the audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish or French during the tour.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.
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