Matera
The walks through Europe’s third-oldest continuously inhabited city: ravine viewpoints, the historic center above the caves and English-led routes that map nine thousand years of address changes. Bond filmed his cold open here; the city barely noticed another empire.
Explore Matera's ancient Sassi caves with a knowledgeable guide on a 2-3 hour walking tour. Authentic, engaging, and full of local stories for under $35.
Most Popular“Well worth doing when you arrive in Matera. The tour gives you a great insight into Matera’s past history and the guide is wonderful.”
Discover Matera’s Sassi with a guided tour for just $17.38. Explore caves, churches, and viewpoints, and get authentic insights into this UNESCO site.
“Maria gave a tour of the Sassi Matera. There is quite a bit of walking but she was patient with her tourists.”
Discover the authentic charm of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Sassi, exploring rock churches, cave dwellings, and local museums for $41.
“The tour was excellent with a local person who had grandparents that lived in Materas caves and therefore we had a lot of a more in depth information.”
Discover Matera's ancient Sassi on a 2-hour guided walking tour for just $28.96. Explore rock churches, panoramic views, and local history with expert guides.
“Thanks to Georgia we really enjoyed this tour and would never have seen some of the streets without her! She spoke excellent English and thanks to the headsets we could hear everything as some of the areas were crowded. I liked the smaller group and…”
Discover the historic Sassi of Matera with this guided 2-hour walking tour. Visit cave churches, ancient homes, and enjoy breathtaking views for just $26.
“Excellent walking tour with Patrizia She was very knowledgeable, friendly and very patient especially in the heat and rugged grounds in some parts Highly recommend this tour”
Discover the enchanting Sassi di Matera on a 2-hour guided walking tour with cave house and church visits, led by passionate local guides.
“We wouldn’t have changed one thing! This was the only group tour we experienced having done, everything else privately. Our guide, Gaetano, was thoroughly enjoyable and so informative. The tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended”
Discover the history and beauty of Matera’s Sassi districts on a guided walking tour. Learn about ancient cave dwellings, rock churches, and local culture for a memorable experience.
“We loved our guide. Antonio was super informative and engaging. He took us around the Sassi quarters and explained everything. We learnt so much and would highly recommend.”
Discover Matera with an overnight stay, guided Sassi tour, and authentic Lucanian cuisine. Perfect for history lovers and foodies alike.
“Very pleasant and interesting visit to Matera with the guide Pasquale Marchetti, very culturally prepared and nice in the exhibition. Eve from Padua.Auto-translated”
Discover the historic "Sassi" of Matera on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour led by knowledgeable local guides, perfect for culture seekers and history lovers.
“Mario gave us a great insight and understanding into life in Matera now and in the past. Mario’s English was excellent and he was willing and able to answer our many questions. Thank you Mario for a great tour”
Discover the ancient caves and rock churches of Matera with a knowledgeable guide on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Perfect for history lovers and curious travelers.
“Gaetano is an exceptional guide. His knowlegde and passion about Matera is amazing. Highly recommended!”
Discover Matera’s famous Sassi with a self-guided audio tour. Explore caves, rock churches, and ancient frescoes at your own pace for just $4.52.
“Heel leuke en duidelijke route, fijn om die helemaal op eigen tempo te kunnen volgen”
Experience Matera in style aboard a charming ape calessino, with a guided tour through its Sassi districts, offering stunning views and rich stories.
“We loved riding around Matera in the Ape with Vito! So much fun! Vito is from the area and explained the history in a very interesting and engaging way. We highly recommend Vito’s tour.”
Discover the stunning Rupestrian churches of Matera on a guided tour, exploring caves and sunset views with knowledgeable guides for a memorable experience.
“Mimma was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable about the history, ecology and geology of the area. She suggested that we change the timing of our tour to see the sun setting over Matera Sassi. Definitely worth the trip if you can get Mimma as your…”
Discover Matera’s Sassi with this 3-hour guided walking tour, exploring cave houses, rupestrian churches, and panoramic views with expert guides.
“Un’esperienza davvero entusiasmante e coinvolgente soprattutto grazie a Simone, guida professionale che ha presentato il sito in modo impeccabile, mai noioso e con grande disponibilità. Lo consigliamo vivamente a chiunque voglia vivere questa esperienza. Lina e Sandra”
Discover Matera through a James Bond-themed guided tour, exploring film locations, local stories, and stunning views over 2 hours for $57.44.
“Awesome tour, and a great way to explore Matera, with a narrative that links to James Bond. Thoroughly enjoyable!”
Cave houses nine thousand years deep, lit gold at night.