2-Hour Matera Sassi Tour through the City of Caves

Discover Matera, the City of Caves, on this enlightening two-hour tour through one of Italy's most distinctive historic landscapes. Explore the ancient district...

Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Matera · Languages: English, French, German, Spanish

Know before you go: The tour includes lots of walking, with many steps and staircases.; This is a private tour of Matera, known as the city of caves, one of the oldest cities in the world and a favored location for major film productions such as "The Passion of Christ," "007 No Time to Die," and "Ben Hur."; After World War II, the Sassi, the ancient cave districts, were condemned as "the shame of Italy" due to the poor living conditions of over 15,000 inhabitants, many of whom lived in caves without basic amenities such as running water and sewerage, often sharing space with animals.; Today, these same districts are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and attract thousands of tourists from around the globe.; The tour delves into Matera's history from its foundation, highlighting its golden age in the 17th century and its subsequent rapid decline.; An unmissable experience, visiting Matera offers a journey through the history of humanity from the Neolithic Age to the present day.