Matera sightseeing tour by open-top bus
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Matera sightseeing tour by open-top bus

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$17.00
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • It’s an easy and scenic way to explore the Sassi with minimal walking through steep areas
  • You'll enjoy a complete Matera experience with visits to top Sassi landmarks and Murgia Park
  • The journey is made even smoother with multilingual audio guides revealing the city’s secrets
  • Your adventure blends comfort and culture in one unforgettable tour
What to expect

Visit the city of Matera with this open-top bus. You'll get to know the Sassi in complete comfort, and you'll have the opportunity to take some great pictures.

Itinerary:

  • Departure from Tramontano Castle: Begin the tour with an overview of the city starting from Tramontano Castle (no stop).
  • Belvedere Colombo and Descent into Sasso Barisano: A brief photo stop in the square next to the Church of San Agostino in Matera, offering a breathtaking view of the evocative city of the Sassi (pit stop).
  • Sassi of Matera – UNESCO World Heritage Site: Drive-through with several stops within the Sassi of Matera, accessing the main sites (few stops).
  • Narrative Cave House in the Sassi of Matera: A 10-minute stop and visit to the typically furnished Cave House, located on the panoramic street of Madonna delle Virtù (10 minutes).
  • Piazza San Pietro Caveoso: Stop with a visit to the charming Piazza San Pietro Caveoso in the heart of the ancient Sasso Caveoso (pit stop).
  • Piccianello District: Departure towards the Murgia Materana Park, crossing the first popular district of Matera, which arose following the displacement of the Sassi inhabitants (no stop).
  • Sanctuary of Madonna della Palomba: Stop with a visit to the so-called Cathedral of the Rupestrian Churches, located in the Murgia Park (20 minutes - when available).
  • Murgia Park Viewpoint (included in the afternoon tour): A photographic stop at the viewpoint that offers a spectacular view of the ancient Sassi of Matera (5 minutes).
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What's included
  • check Audio guide
  • check Tour guide
  • check Panoramic bus tour
Where

Via Alessandro Volta, 3, Matera, MT, Italia

Meeting point:
Please reach the meeting point located in Via Alessandro Volta, 3.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is not a hop-on hop-off ticket, there will be only some stops where you'll be able to get off the bus
  • The tour leader speaks Italian and provides an audio guide with the POPGuide App in English, French, or Spanish that you can download on your smartphone at the beginning of the bus tour

Remember to bring:

  • A fully charged phone and headphones for the audio guide
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Provider
Martulli Viaggi
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 25% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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