Private Tour
Maratea Private tour: Italy's little bit of Rio
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
The tour of Maratea starts from the highest part of the city: Mount San Biagio. Here you can admire in all its beauty the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the symbol not only of the city of Maratea but of the whole region of Basilicata.
The second largest statue in the world as a dimension after Christ of Rio de Janeiro, the statue of Maratea is 21 meters tall, with a 19-meter arm opening and a face measuring 3 meters.
The statue was made of reinforced concrete covered with a mixture of white cement and Carrara marble and created by the artist Bruno Innocenti in 1965.
After admiring the Christ, the visit continues in the nearby Basilica of San Biagio, patron saint of the town.
The tour continues in the medieval village, with ancient houses with arches close to each other and divided only by narrow lanes and characteristic lanes that fociano in small squares paved in local stone.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Statua del Cristo Redentore di Maratea
maratea
What‘s Included
Licensed guide
To reach the statue of Christ the Redeemer, a car is essential (not included). Without a car, you can only visit the historic center of Maratea.
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Maratea Private tour: Italy's little bit of Rio
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bad experience
monicacG6834VR,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Bad experience, tour operator and unreliable guide. We requested the tour on the morning of mid-August, first we are not given availability and I would say that it is understandable (for us it was not essential the tour accompanied at all costs) then we are contacted by tour operators to tell us that the guided tour could be done postponing the start by an hour, no problem. The night before the tour we are contacted by the guide to postpone the start of the tour by half an hour, it's still fine (we're a bit on the edge with the times because we had lunch booked, something pointed out to the guide, and anyway we paid for a tour of 2:00 hours not 1:30). On the day of the appointment from 10:30 a.m. time when we should have seen the guide we met at 12:10 p.m.... because the guide himself, "well organized", did not know the times of the shuttles with which to reach us and maybe she would have arrived by taxi.... maybe... when we find no excuse from the guide; but by now the tour was compromised. In all this, before writing this review I contact Italygonia Travel, no answer, not even a hint at the refund of the 250 euros paid in advance. Personally I do not recommend this operator and especially as we have always paid for the guides on site.
I hope you go!
556elzal,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most remarkable experiences of my life. I hope that one day you will have the opportunity to get to know many valleys, beaches and ancient churches!
A place with lots of greenery and a dreamy sea.
marisagay,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely place as nature and landscapes. The sea very clean and the beaches, given the period, not very crowded. Definitely worth a visit to the Redeemer. and go to the most beautiful beaches (Black , La Secca, Macarro...) You absolutely must have cars equipped.
Majestic and Charming tour!
brspackman,,Apr 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a delightful time on this tour! Nino, our guide, was very knowledgeable, kind, and funny. He was also very patient with us as we had a slow moving person in our group. The Redeemer was so majestic, and the streets of Maratea are so charming. Highly recommended! Ask for Nino!
Fabulous!!!
Michael O,,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Ivana was simply fabulous - she made the tour so informative. Don’t have enough space to say how great she was!!!!!
Cristian was a great guide and totally enjoyed the journey to and from the statue.
Lucy M,,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great day walking up to Christ the Redeemer Maratea. Cristian was an excellent guide. He met me at my accommodation and we continued a walking tour to the statue. The day was so amazing and a lot of fun😀
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