The tour, lasting 2 hours, gives guests the opportunity to visit, in a fun and light-hearted way, the whole of the historic center and all the ancient district "Sassi" (Barisano and Caveoso) along the main streets, most important neighborhoods and historical churches (in conjunction with the opening hours) .Our guests will be provided at the departure of audio guides, which will accompany users to discover the old city. In this regard, we specify that the audio guide supports are in Italian and English. inside the tour, included in the ticket, there is a visit to a cave house, historic and characteristic dwelling of the time and a free tour of the Cathedral. Guided entrances to the Cathedral, cave churches and other paid places are excluded unless direct users in the desired structures. The group will be constantly supported, for any technical needs of the vehicles, by a leader who, at the head of the group, will indicate the right st road to go
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Use of pedal assisted rickshaw and personal audio guides
✖ Visits to Rock Churches and other paid attractions
Departure & Return
Departure:
Via Casalnuovo, 23, 75100 Matera MT, Italy
Our agency is located at the entrance of the Sasso Caveoso, precisely in via Casalnuovo, 23. Just enter the name of the agency (Matera Bike Tour) or the street on Maps
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Casa Grotta Narrante
Ancient house typically furnished with period furniture and utensils. The visit will make us fully understand how we lived in the ancient Sassi districts before abandonment.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Cattedrale di Matera
Free visit to the majestic Cathedral of Madonna della Bruna and Sant'Eustachio. Main Catholic place of worship in Matera.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Sasso Barisano
Visit of the Sasso Barisano overlooking the panoramic point called Barisano. It presents more built environments than excavated. From the panoramic point you can admire the "gorge" of the Gravina stream that divides the ancient Sassi districts from the Murgia plateau.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Sasso Caveoso
Visit of the Sasso Caveoso. The houses in this part are almost all digging. Here you can see how man has incorporated nature into his homes in a harmonious way.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
