Exclusive Ape Calessino Tour of Matera's Sassi: Discover a UNESCO Heritage Site

Highlights

• Private Ape Calessino Tour
• Matera Sassi UNESCO Heritage
• Includes Casa Grotta Narrante

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Martulli Viaggi

   5min

   Begin your adventure at our office, where you’ll board the iconic tuk tuk for a memorable ride through Matera.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   Head to Piazza San Francesco, dominated by the stunning Baroque Church of San Francesco d'Assisi. Here, you'll get your first taste of the city's rich history.

3. 3

   Piazza del Sedile

   Pass by

   Continue on to Piazza del Sedile, home to the Conservatorio di Musica Egidio Romualdo Duni.

4. 4

   Cathedral Basilica of Matera

   5min

   Panoramic stop at the Matera Cathedral, officially named the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and Saint Eustace, is the main Catholic place of worship.

5. 5

   Convento Sant' Agostino

   5min

   Journey towards the evocative Sasso Barisano, and enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient Sassi. Stop by the Church of Sant'Agostino for some breathtaking photos before entering this unique historic district.

6. 6

   Chiese Rupestri Madonna Delle Virtu E San Nicola Dei Greci

   Pass by

   Then, we will visit the Sassi of Matera - the two districts, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, boasting buildings and rock-cut architecture carved into the rock of the Murgia, and inhabited since prehistoric times.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10min

   Step into a Casa Grotta for an authentic look at Matera’s ancient cave-dwelling lifestyle, a historical testimony of the ancient peasant civilization.

8. 8

   Piazza San Pietro Caveoso

   Pass by

   End your exploration at the heart of Sasso Caveoso, Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, where you’ll admire the Church of San Pietro Caveoso. Perched on the cliff of the Gravina, this church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

Before you go

Location