Matera
The Sassi tours with the entries that matter: cave houses furnished as they were lived in, frescoed rock churches and guides who explain how a national shame became a World Heritage site. People lived in these caves into the 1950s; the story is the tour.
Discover the ancient Sassi of Matera with this 2-hour guided tour including cave house visits, panoramic views, and expert insights—great value at $32.
Most Popular“All good! Guide was very informative and knowledgeable.”
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.
“Great tour. Angela was a passionate and knowledgeable guide. Would recommend. Tour went for two hours”
Discover the authentic charm of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Sassi, exploring rock churches, cave dwellings, and local museums for $41.
“First of all, we’d like to praise our guide, Lorenza. She was wonderful — her English was very clear, she has a lot of interesting knowledge, and she made everyone feel comfortable. The tour itself was very comprehensive and fascinating. We highly recommend both the…”
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.
“We had a lovely walking tour with Giorgia who was very pleasant to spend time with and super knowledgeable about Matera and the Sassi in particular! Thank you so much!”
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 historic Sassi di Matera with a private 3-hour guided tour, exploring cave dwellings, churches, and stunning city views, all with expert insights.
“È stato una esperienza eccezionale. Assolutamente raccomandabile. Guida turistica con molta esperienza e conoscenze dettagliate su Matera.”
Discover the enchanting Sassi di Matera on a 2-hour guided walking tour with cave house and church visits, led by passionate local guides.
“Guiseppe was an excellent, knowledgeable guide coming up with both fun facts and “gossip” as well as a broad historic knowledge on the region, city and social setting of the Sassi. It was a fun tour, super interesting and nice that we were only 4…”
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.
“Great guide who was passionate about the history of her city. She gave such great detail and context to the city and the architecture.”
Discover Matera with an overnight stay, guided Sassi tour, and authentic Lucanian cuisine. Perfect for history lovers and foodies alike.
“Special thanks to our guide Giusy, an exciting and fun tour. Highly recommended thanks Martulli viaggiAuto-translated”
Discover Matera’s stunning Sassi and beyond on a comfortable open-top bus tour, including a cave house visit and scenic viewpoints for an authentic experience.
“We enjoyed our tour. It was like being on a private tour because no one was on our 9.30am bus! Our driver was lovely but didn't speak any English. The audio guide was average, it didn't seem to match up to where we were driving…”
Discover the stunning Sassi of Matera through a 2-2.5 hour guided tour, exploring cave churches, historic homes, and panoramic views for just $23.
“Matera città meravigliosa. Grazie all'ottima guida che ci ha accompagnato e raccontato i segreti, la storia e la bellezza.”
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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Discover Matera’s Sassi in style on a 40-minute Ape Calessino tour, exploring cave churches and viewpoints with a knowledgeable guide. Great for quick overviews.
“Great way to see the city and see it quickly! Would recommend again! The tuk tuk driver took us all around Matera!”
Explore Matera in style on a 50-minute private Ape Calessino tour, visiting iconic Sassi districts, historic sites, and enjoying scenic views with a knowledgeable guide.
“Quick tour of Matera. Little explanation. 15 minutes delay on schedule and tour to only 40 minutesAuto-translated”
Cave houses nine thousand years deep, lit gold at night.