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.
“Very well worth the experience especially if you have not looked up the history beforehand. Our guide Stella was supremely knowledgeable and patient with all our questions”
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.
“Great way to see and learn about Matera! Antonio was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining!”
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.
“Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Loved Matera and highly recommend. Better meeting place instructions would help”
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.
“Siamo stati piacevolmente colpiti dalla competenza e dalla simpatia della guida Giusy che ha saputo intrattenere il nostro gruppo per 3 ore. Città stupenda e degna di essere vissuta a pieno.”
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.
“Very good and I appreciate it was a local tour guide who could share his experiences from when he was young”
Discover Matera with an overnight stay, guided Sassi tour, and authentic Lucanian cuisine. Perfect for history lovers and foodies alike.
“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”
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.
“Easy to book… great tour. Imma was a great tour guide. Thank you 5*”
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.
“Esperienza da fare: ha superato le nostre aspettative anche grazie a Michele, ottima guida! Per chi vuole conoscere Matera questo tour è davvero adatto!”
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.
“The audio guide was very easy to follow and allowed me to explore Matera at my own time.”
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.
“Abbiamo vissuto un’esperienza meravigliosa per la nostra prima visita a Matera. Il tour in calessino (con la mascotte Michele) e la visita guidata il pomeriggio(con Francesca) ci hanno dato una panoramica storica e di vera vita della città. I materani, un popolo geniale, cordiale e…”
Cave houses nine thousand years deep, lit gold at night.