Matera
Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta
Discover Matera with a panoramic bus tour ideal for visiting the Sassi in a comfortable way and without long walks. The experience combines panoramic routes, short walks in the historic center and entrances included in the symbolic places of the city.
From Tramontano Castle the tour reaches Piazzetta Pascoli, one of the most suggestive viewpoints to admire the Sasso Caveoso, and Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the heart of modern Matera overlooking the Sasso Barisano. The descent continues towards the Sassi with panoramic stops, a visit to a rock church carved into the rock and a typically furnished Casa Grotta, to understand life in the Sassi until the 1950s.
The bus facilitates travel in areas with elevation differences, making the tour suitable for all ages. Ideal for a first visit, for those seeking iconic views, culture and comfort in a single experience.
Itinerary
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Listen to the historical introduction and identify the urban layout of the city from above.
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Walk to the panoramic viewpoint. Overlooking the Sasso Caveoso.
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Explore the heart of modern Matera on foot, overlooking the Sasso Barisano and an external view of the Cathedral.
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Also known as the Belvedere Colombo, the square adjacent to the majestic church of S. Agostino offers a picturesque panorama of the city of the Sassi.
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Typical Cave House of the Sassi of Matera
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Visit one of the most iconic rock churches. Discover medieval spirituality carved into the rock.
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Enjoy the ride along the Gravina between rocky walls and natural views. Observe the Gravina canyon, the suspension bridge and the landscape of the Murgia Materana Park.
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Admire the Sassi from below; in the evening, be surprised by the effect of the illuminated Sassi. Get back on the bus and return to the starting point, retracing the area of the Villa Comunale.
What's included
- Audio guide in English, French and Spanish with POPGuide App (to download on your smartphone)
- Entrance ticket to the Casa Grotta Narrante
- Tour leader
- 10% discount coupon at the Mu00f2Vado Food & Drink bar in Piazza Duomo
- Entrance ticket to the Rock Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
- Map of the city
What's not included
- Earphones
- Meals and drinks
- Tips
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund 1+ days before departure
- 0% refund Within 1 days of departure
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum number of 2 participants is required for the tour
- Participants must bring their phone with charged battery and headphones, so that they can enjoy the Audio Guide in English, Spanish or French during the tour.
- Non-paying children must sit on their laps
- The itinerary includes some stops with short stretches on foot on mainly flat surfaces; there may be some small steps