Matera Ape Calessino Tour of the Sassi with Casa Grotta Narrante Museum Visit
by Martulli Viaggi
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This 50-minute private tour in Matera uses an Ape Calessino tuk tuk to explore the Sassi di Matera districts. The tour starts at the operator's office where guests board the tuk tuk. It first passes through Piazza San Francesco near the Baroque Church of San Francesco d'Assisi. Next, it continues to Piazza del Sedile, home to the Conservatorio di Musica Egidio Romualdo Duni. A panoramic stop is made at the Cathedral Basilica of Matera, also known as the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and Saint Eustace. The journey proceeds to the Sasso Barisano area, stopping at the Church of Sant'Agostino for photos and views of the ancient Sassi. The tour then visits the Sassi districts of Caveoso and Barisano, known for their buildings and rock-cut architecture carved into the Murgia rock, inhabited since prehistoric times. Guests enter Casa Grotta Narrante museum for about 10 minutes to see a traditional cave dwelling representing the area's peasant history. The tour ends at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso in Sasso Caveoso, where the Church of San Pietro Caveoso stands on a cliff overlooking the Gravina gorge. The return trip follows Via Bruno Buozzi back to Piazzetta Pascoli by tuk tuk. Included are an audio guide in multiple languages, a driver, and a 10% discount coupon for MòVado Food & Drink.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Martulli Viaggi
The tour starts at the operator's office where guests board the Ape Calessino tuk tuk for the ride around Matera.
5 min
Piazza San Francesco
Drive to Piazza San Francesco, featuring the Baroque Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, providing an introduction to Matera's history.
Piazza del Sedile
Proceed to Piazza del Sedile, where the Conservatorio di Musica Egidio Romualdo Duni is located.
Cathedral Basilica of Matera
Stop for about 5 minutes at the Cathedral Basilica of Matera, officially the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and Saint Eustace, the city’s main Catholic church.
5 min
Convento Sant' Agostino
Travel to Sasso Barisano and pause for about 5 minutes at the Church of Sant'Agostino, enjoying views of the ancient Sassi district.
5 min
Chiese Rupestri Madonna Delle Virtu E San Nicola Dei Greci
Visit the Sassi districts of Caveoso and Barisano, known for their rock-cut architecture carved into the Murgia limestone, inhabited since prehistoric times.
Casa Grotta Narrante museum
Spend about 10 minutes inside a Casa Grotta to observe traditional cave dwellings illustrating the peasant lifestyle of old Matera.
10 min
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
End the tour at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso in the Sasso Caveoso district, where the Church of San Pietro Caveoso is located on the cliff above the Gravina gorge.
Return ride
Complete the route with a tuk tuk drive through Via Bruno Buozzi back to Piazzetta Pascoli, concluding the tour.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Address: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Dates: See Availability
End point
Departure Point: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Address: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Dates: See Availability
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Matera Ape Calessino Tour of the Sassi with Casa Grotta Narrante Museum Visit
by Martulli Viaggi
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€70Overview
This 50-minute private tour in Matera uses an Ape Calessino tuk tuk to explore the Sassi di Matera districts. The tour starts at the operator's office where guests board the tuk tuk. It first passes through Piazza San Francesco near the Baroque Church of San Francesco d'Assisi. Next, it continues to Piazza del Sedile, home to the Conservatorio di Musica Egidio Romualdo Duni. A panoramic stop is made at the Cathedral Basilica of Matera, also known as the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and Saint Eustace. The journey proceeds to the Sasso Barisano area, stopping at the Church of Sant'Agostino for photos and views of the ancient Sassi. The tour then visits the Sassi districts of Caveoso and Barisano, known for their buildings and rock-cut architecture carved into the Murgia rock, inhabited since prehistoric times. Guests enter Casa Grotta Narrante museum for about 10 minutes to see a traditional cave dwelling representing the area's peasant history. The tour ends at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso in Sasso Caveoso, where the Church of San Pietro Caveoso stands on a cliff overlooking the Gravina gorge. The return trip follows Via Bruno Buozzi back to Piazzetta Pascoli by tuk tuk. Included are an audio guide in multiple languages, a driver, and a 10% discount coupon for MòVado Food & Drink.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Martulli Viaggi
The tour starts at the operator's office where guests board the Ape Calessino tuk tuk for the ride around Matera.
5 min
Piazza San Francesco
Drive to Piazza San Francesco, featuring the Baroque Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, providing an introduction to Matera's history.
Piazza del Sedile
Proceed to Piazza del Sedile, where the Conservatorio di Musica Egidio Romualdo Duni is located.
Cathedral Basilica of Matera
Stop for about 5 minutes at the Cathedral Basilica of Matera, officially the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and Saint Eustace, the city’s main Catholic church.
5 min
Convento Sant' Agostino
Travel to Sasso Barisano and pause for about 5 minutes at the Church of Sant'Agostino, enjoying views of the ancient Sassi district.
5 min
Chiese Rupestri Madonna Delle Virtu E San Nicola Dei Greci
Visit the Sassi districts of Caveoso and Barisano, known for their rock-cut architecture carved into the Murgia limestone, inhabited since prehistoric times.
Casa Grotta Narrante museum
Spend about 10 minutes inside a Casa Grotta to observe traditional cave dwellings illustrating the peasant lifestyle of old Matera.
10 min
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
End the tour at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso in the Sasso Caveoso district, where the Church of San Pietro Caveoso is located on the cliff above the Gravina gorge.
Return ride
Complete the route with a tuk tuk drive through Via Bruno Buozzi back to Piazzetta Pascoli, concluding the tour.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Address: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Dates: See Availability
End point
Departure Point: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Address: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Dates: See Availability
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.