Private Tour
Private Guided Tour in Matera - Local Guide
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Exploring the Sassi with Vito Rondinone, an official guide from Matera, offers you an exclusive and personalized experience to truly connect with this magical place. As a private tour, you’ll have the full attention of a highly qualified local guide, dedicated solely to you, ensuring that every moment is tailored to your interests. You’ll not only visit the must-see spots but also uncover hidden, non-touristy gems that only a local expert can reveal. The journey begins at a breathtaking viewpoint, setting the stage for an immersive exploration through the ancient alleys of Sasso Caveoso, where I’ll share captivating stories of Matera’s rich history and vibrant culture. We’ll visit a traditional cave house museum, offering a firsthand look into the unique living conditions of the past. Throughout the tour, you’ll encounter stunning vistas, discover Matera’s culinary traditions, and gain a deep understanding of the city’s evolution, making this private tour an unforgettable experience.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance ticket to the cave house museum
What To Expect
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
After enjoying breathtaking views and listening to the incredible and compelling story of the Sassi you will cross the most unspoiled area of the Sassi. You will also discover the less touristy corners and you will arrive in the most beautiful square of Sasso Caveoso, Piazza San Pietro, one of the most evocative panoramic points of the city.
Casa Cisterna Sotterranea
You will visit a typically furnished cave-house museum, a unique chance to see with your own eyes the unhealthy conditions in which local people lived in the cave dwellings of the Sassi until not so long ago. This is the key to understand the most controversial part of the history of Matera, when the city was called the national shame. A visit to the museum is also an opportunity to see an ancient cistern for collecting rainwater and understand the water collection system, one of the most interesting aspects of the city, which will be explained in detail by the guides.
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Private Guided Tour in Matera - Local Guide
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exploring Matera with...
Tanja C,
Oct 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00Exploring Matera with our guide Vito was great.. He should us many different places, even hidden ones places with interesting stories behind them. He has got a lot of knowledge and he answered all our questions.
Wonderful despite walking through rain.
KoaTravel,
May 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00Visiting the caves and museum was a very nice experience. Learning the history of the cave dwelling and how it became a unesco world heritage site.
Super knowledgeable about Matera
Alexandra K,
May 20, 2024
- Viator
4.00We enjoyed our private tour with Vito. He took us to the less-touristy spots so that we could really get a feel for cave-culture and how the city has developed from 'shame of Italy' to UNESCO world heritage site. This was my aunt's favorite tour of our entire 2-week trip as she thought Vito was the most knowledgeable, but also knew how to answer a lot of questions we had. Matera is stunning and it's great to know some backstory but also where the spots of some famous films have been filmed :)
Great tour of the history of the Sassi
John R,
May 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00Vito, our tour guide is a local from the Matera area. His grandparents and father lived in the Sassi. His knowledge of the old Sassi was extraordinary. We actually got to go inside one of the original cave dwellings in the area. We learnt so much about the history of the Sassi and its people. It was a tremendous tour and would highly recommend both the tour and the tour guide, Vito
The history of the town...
Patricia D,
Apr 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00The history of the town as told by the tour guide. He was most knowledgeable. This tour is a must do.
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