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.

1.Discover Matera, the ancient city – English tour

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★ 5.0

“This is a 2-3 hour historical and architectural walking tour. Not too strenuous. Gaetano was a fabulous guide, bringing alive the unique and long history of this truly amazing place. He also gave a a list of recommended eateries. We tried one for lunch near…”

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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

“Great walking tour with lots of history about Matera and Sassi. Luigi was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Would highly recommend.”

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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 a great tour guide who gave us lots of locals knowledge and history about the area. I was never bored once and it was a perfect 2 hour tour of the entire area with lots still left to do for the rest of…”

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8.Discover Matera: Overnight Stay, Meal, and Sassi Tour

Discover Matera with an overnight stay, guided Sassi tour, and authentic Lucanian cuisine. Perfect for history lovers and foodies alike.

★ 5.0

“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”

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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

“Giuseppe was a fantastic tour guide. Really explained the history and life of the those living in Matera. Would 100% recommend.”

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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

“Gaetano is an amazing tour guide, and if you want to book a tour in Sassi di Matera to delve deep into its history and beauty, then I can highly recommend doing his! By the end of the tour we were in awe at everything…”

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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

“Our guide is a local whose family lived in the Sassi. He left as a teenager and came back to marry and raise his family. He loves his town and it shows! Great tour!”

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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

“Anna was a wonderful host! She was very knowledgeable in respect to the history of Matera, as well as really bringing to life how it was there when James Bond was being filmed. It was a great way to see the Sasdi regions and appreciate…”

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