Activities

Crypt of the Original Sin tour with transfer

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$51.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Admire one of the most ancient testimonies of the rupestrian art of Southern Italy
Visit the Crypt of Original Sin and take in its impressive natural beauty
Learn about the crypts art and history from your audioguide

What to expect

Enjoy a tour to the Crypt of the Original Sin, an unmissable stop during your stay in Matera!

The Crypt is one of the most ancient testimonies of the rupestrian art of Southern Italy. Its extraordinary cycle of frescoes, realized 500 years before Giotto, highlights the typical features of the Benedictine-Benventine art. For its theological and artistic value, this cave-church has been defined as the 'Sistine Chapel' of the rocky wall painting.

Your driver will take you to this unique location where you'll enjoy your visit. Find out more about the importance of the place from your audioguide and learn all you need to know about the crypt's art and history.

What's included

Roundtrip transportation
Entrance fees to the Crypt
Audioguide

Where

Via Alessandro Volta, 3, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

What to remember

The maximum number of participants for this tour is 8
Please arrive to the meeting point 1 hour before the time indicated on the voucher

Provider

Martulli Viaggi

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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