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“Fun, informative, engaging. Thank you Giusy for an excellent job.”
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.
“The guide was amazing . She was a local and shared personal stories . Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend the tour”
Discover the authentic charm of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Sassi, exploring rock churches, cave dwellings, and local museums for $41.
“The tour was excellent with a local person who had grandparents that lived in Materas caves and therefore we had a lot of a more in depth information.”
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.
“Really enjoyed Antonio's tour! He was really knowledgeable about history of Matera, and put it all into context: geography, ethnology, socioeconomics. He was super friendly and humorous, would certainly choose him again.”
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.
“Our guide, Laurencia (?), was quite knowledgeable. She is a local to the area and was very informative. We were fortunate in having a small group. Her English was very easy to understand. We did go in early February, so there were not any big…”
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.
“Our guide Giuseppe was very engaging and informed. The tour through the cave house was very interesting.”
Discover the enchanting Sassi di Matera on a 2-hour guided walking tour with cave house and church visits, led by passionate local guides.
“Fascinating tour! Well worth the drive and the money.”
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, interesting stories, good knowledge and funny jokes. He grew up in Matera and has seen the city change over time.”
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.
“Most interesting tour visited the main areas explained about the history of Matera even though it was very hot the bus was good in getting around to see places you would probably not go to. We booked the English tour and was put together with…”
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.
“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…”
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.
“Heel leuke en duidelijke route, fijn om die helemaal op eigen tempo te kunnen volgen”
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.
“A brilliant way to see Matera. Took us to lovely view points and told us about the history of the town. We travelled with another Tuk Tuk and unfortunately our guide didn't speak English, although the other Tuk Tuk driver did, so when we all…”
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.
“A great way to see Matera on a very hot day. Don’t expect deep insights from your guide - think of it as a fun jaunt around Matera”
Cave houses nine thousand years deep, lit gold at night.