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15 Best Matera Bus & Panoramic Tours

The wheeled and private formats: open-top loops with Casa Grotta entry, three-hour private excursions and overnight packages that keep the Sassi after the day-trippers leave. Matera at night, lit from the cave mouths, is the version worth staying for.

1.Full Private 3h Excursion to the Sassi di Matera

Discover the historic Sassi di Matera with a private 3-hour guided tour, exploring cave dwellings, churches, and stunning city views, all with expert insights.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Chiesa San Francesco, Casa Grotta, Casa di Eustachio, dettagli di architettura e spiegazioni della storia passata e presente. Un esperienza unica, Matera va visitata con una guida per essere capita al meglio. Angela è stata una guida di grande professionalità che ama…”

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4.Secret Matera Sassi (Private Tour)

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matera with a private, 3-hour guided tour exploring its ancient Sassi, rupestrian churches, and stunning viewpoints.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing tour. Our guide (Georgio?) was so knowledgable and happy to share so much information it made the time go quickly in spite of the drizzle and wind. We walked around the entire sassi which is quite large. I highly recommend this…”

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6.Private Guided Tour in Matera – Local Guide

Discover the ancient cave dwellings and stunning vistas of Matera with a private guide. An insightful, personalized tour perfect for history lovers and film fans alike.

★ 5.0

“Visiting the caves and museum was a very nice experience. Learning the history of the cave dwelling and how it became a unesco world heritage site.”

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7.Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera

Discover Matera in style aboard a vintage Ape Calessino on a private, panoramic tour. Enjoy stunning views, expert guides, and authentic experiences for just $53.88.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour would highly recommend! An easy and fun way to travel round the sassi. Antonio our driver was a local so was very knowledgable, very kind and his English was great. Learnt a lot about the history of Matera, how people lived there and…”

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8.Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta

Discover Matera’s stunning Sassi and panoramic views on a small-group open bus tour, including visits to a cave house and sanctuary, for a relaxed and authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful excursion. the 5:30 tour was great because we were able to see the town from the other side of the valley at early evening with lights. Absolutely amazing”

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9.Private Guided Tour Sassi of Matera

Discover the Sassi of Matera on a private, 2-hour guided walking tour exploring ancient caves, historic piazzas, and breathtaking views in Italy.

★ 5.0

“Matera was absolutely stunning and full of so much history. Our guide was nice but not very outgoing. I felt as though we spent a lot of time walking, with no narrative from her. I felt as though I needed to prompt her for more…”

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10.Panoramic Private Tour in Ape Calessino in the Sassi of Matera

Experience Matera's Sassi in style aboard a vintage Ape Calessino on this private panoramic tour, blending stunning views with authentic charm for an unforgettable visit.

★ 5.0

“Thanks a lot for this wonderful and informative tour! Our guide provided us very useful information and took also great pictures from us.”

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11.Private walking tour in Matera

Discover Matera’s ancient cave dwellings and rupestrian churches on a private 2-hour walking tour led by expert guides, perfect for history lovers and curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“Fascinating city and experience. Lovely tour guide, articulate and enthusiastic. Knew her stuff very well!”

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12.From Matera: tour of Alberobello with private transfer

Discover Alberobello’s famous trulli on a guided tour from Matera, including private transfer, with authentic insights into this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

★ 4.5

“Lorenzo was very knowledgeable. He is very kind. All his instructions from meeting you and telling you where you will be picked up after the tour were very clear.”

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14.Matera Sassi 2 hours Private Tour

Discover the heart of Matera’s Sassi with this 2-hour private guided tour, exploring historic caves, vibrant streets, and cultural stories that bring the city alive.

★ 4.5

“Although we requested a english speaker/private tour. The guide didn't have a flag or anything marking his location, it was a bit confusing trying to contact him with terrible internet services. The tour was a successful one.”

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15.Private Pizza & Tiramisu Masterclass at a Cesarina’s home with tasting in Matera

Join a private Italian family in Matera for a hands-on pizza and tiramisu masterclass, tasting local wines and learning authentic recipes in a cozy home setting.

★ 4.5

“An amazing experience, thank you so much Brunella and Franchesco you were so friendly and polite. It was an absolute pleasure for us to meeting you, we are waiting for you in Greece. 100% recommended. We learned about pizza/focaccia tiramisu and pasta ravioli and tagliatelle.…”

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