Matera

15 Best Matera Walking Tours

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.

2.Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

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.

★ 4.5

“Maria was a knowledgeable and engaging guide! The pace was perfect for two 70-somethings and our two 40-something daughters.”

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3.Matera Walking Tour with Casa Grotta & Rock Church Entry

Discover the authentic charm of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Sassi, exploring rock churches, cave dwellings, and local museums for $41.

★ 4.7

“We had a wonderful tour with Patricia, who chose a brilliant route through this amazing maze of a town. We gained a good understanding of the history and geography which helped us when we explored more on our own later on.”

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4.Sassi Walking Tour: between history and culture

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.

★ 5.0

“Antonio was very kind and very clearly passionate about the history and culture of Matera, I learned a lot of very interesting information and he was very engaging.”

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7.Matera: Sassi History and Culture Walking Tour

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.

★ 4.8

“We took the 10.30am tour as a way of getting our bearings on our first day in Matera. We wanted to learn about the history of the city as a whole and both of the Sassi. Our guide was local to the area and was…”

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9.Matera: Guided Walking Tour

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.

★ 4.8

“Mario was a wonderful guide patient and knowledgeable He enriched the experience of our visit to Matera Mario gave us more than 100 percent”

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10.Matera: Caves and Rock Churches Walking Tour in English

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.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Gaetano was knowledgeable, patient and friendly especially as our group was very mixed in age and mobility. We learned a lot and feel we have a much greater understanding of the town and its history.”

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12.Ape tour Matera – Guided tour in ape calessino

Experience Matera in style aboard a charming ape calessino, with a guided tour through its Sassi districts, offering stunning views and rich stories.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful city. We will be back to explore more of this enchanted place. Tico was definitely a great guy giving lots of knowledge about Matera.”

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13.Guided Tour of Parco Murgia

Discover the stunning Rupestrian churches of Matera on a guided tour, exploring caves and sunset views with knowledgeable guides for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Escursione bellissima con Francesco. Guida polivalente (archeologo,geologo,botanico, ecc...) ha fatto apprezzare al meglio questo meraviglioso parco con le chiese rupestri.”

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14.Guided Walking Tour of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso

Discover Matera’s Sassi with this 3-hour guided walking tour, exploring cave houses, rupestrian churches, and panoramic views with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“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”

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15.Matera: James Bond 007 Guided Tour

Discover Matera through a James Bond-themed guided tour, exploring film locations, local stories, and stunning views over 2 hours for $57.44.

★ 4.5

“The tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, experienced and gave information in a friendly and approachable style”

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