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“Matera is a stunning city and our guide was enthusiastic and informative. It was well worth the time and it was money well spent.”
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.
“Giusy has been a great guide. She gave us many information and told us many stories. Excellent experience!”
Discover the authentic charm of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Sassi, exploring rock churches, cave dwellings, and local museums for $41.
“Lorenza was an excellent guide, she provided a lot of information, she answered all our questions. I am very happy that we booked this tour, as we had the chance to see the Sassi without getting lost on those very tiny alleys. The itinerary is…”
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.
“Giorgia is an incredible guide. Accommodating to our needs. Thank informative and passionate about Matera.”
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.
“At first we did not plan to book a formal tour of the sassi. We did thouand what a great decision it was. Our guide had so much information it was great. Definitely worth the fee for the 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.
“Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Really interesting to get the history from someone who had grown up in Matera.”
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.
“Our guide was absolutely fantastic! Very informative with excellent knowledge of the area, and you could tell they grew up there because of all the little details and stories they shared. They made the tour fun, engaging, and full of laughter. We couldn’t have asked…”
Discover Matera with an overnight stay, guided Sassi tour, and authentic Lucanian cuisine. Perfect for history lovers and foodies alike.
“For me this is the third time in Matera and every time I discover something new and fascinating. Great merit to the guide Pasquale Marchetti nice and prepared. Bravo PasqualeAuto-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.
“Our guide Angela was very knowledgeable and even spoke excellent English. She even waited 30 minutes for us until we finally found a parking spot, without ever rushing or shortening the tour afterwards. Great experience.”
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 was great. He is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and entertaining in his delivery. He is the right personality to be a guide. Possibly the best guided walking tour I’ve been on.”
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.
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Experience Matera in style aboard a charming ape calessino, with a guided tour through its Sassi districts, offering stunning views and rich stories.
“What a great tour!!!!! Not too long ( one hour) but when your driver knows his stuff it’s perfect. Got to ride in the cute little vehicles, didn’t have to do a million stairs. We saw so much and I feel like we did Matera…”
Discover the stunning Rupestrian churches of Matera on a guided tour, exploring caves and sunset views with knowledgeable guides for a memorable experience.
“Enjoyable tour with Ivan, a very well-informed guide who answered questions on the history, ecology, archaeology and geology of Parca della Murgia and two Rupestrian churches. The view of Matera at sunset is stunning.”
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.
“Such a beautiful city. Great to hear about the history and also how it has been used as a film set”
Cave houses nine thousand years deep, lit gold at night.