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“Luckily we were only 2 people in the tour The tour route is very clear and the guide as well with historical information”
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.
“We enjoyed a wonderful 2-hour walking tour of the Sasso Caveoso with the brilliant Maria Grottola.. She was engaging, informative and full of historical tidbits that made the tour all the more memorable. Grazie mille Maria! A presto!”
Discover the authentic charm of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Sassi, exploring rock churches, cave dwellings, and local museums for $41.
“Very informative. I think we saw what we needed to see. No improvement needed.”
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.
“Antonio, was a great tour guide! Very knowledgable about the region (Matera) and was a local since childhood.”
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.
“The tour was interesting but it was difficult to understand due to a strong accent and quite fast talking.”
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 very knowledgeable and told us a few stories along the way. Jovial and helpful. Would definitely recommend!”
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.
“Best walking tour we’ve done so far! Our guide Antonio was very knowledgeable explaining the layers of history and culture of this amazing place. He was generous with sharing stories from his childhood living here and seeing all the changes and witnessing the resurrection of…”
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.
“This was a great way to see the highlights of Matera in a short time. A 45 min delay in the ticketed time was not ideal as we had further transport arranged which we nearly missed. The audio was good but sometimes hard to know…”
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.
“Guida molto preparata e simpatica. Le 2 ore e mezza sono volate nonostante i 38° e i sali e scendi attraverso i sassi.”
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.
“Loved the tour, Gaetano was very knowledgeable but also passionate about the information he was sharing”
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.
“Está bien toda la información que da de los monumentos, de forma esencial describe el exterior y el interior en algunos casos. Podría hablar de la historia genérica del entorno. Posicionando Matera en la historia”
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.
“This tour is a good way to whizz about and see the sights in 40 mins. If you do it early on in your trip to Matera then you can orientate yourself and work out those places you might want to go back to and…”
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.