Matera sightseeing tour by open-top bus

About this tour

-What you can 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).