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“Our Matera walking tour was fascinating! We only had a short time in Matera but because we went with a guide we saw so much more than if we explored on our own. We were very happy with the small number of people in our…”
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 recently did a guided tour of Matera and overall had a good experience. Our guide, Angela, was quite knowledgeable and engaging—she brought the history of the Sassi to life and made the tour really enjoyable. However, the receptionist we encountered at the start was…”
Discover the authentic charm of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Sassi, exploring rock churches, cave dwellings, and local museums for $41.
“Our tour guide Lorenza was very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. We learnt so much about the history of Matera.”
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.
“Giorgia Was an excellent guide. It was very informative and filled in many of the blanks from our own exploration of Matera. There is so much history in Matera and I would strongly recommend taking this tour.”
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.
“Patrizia was very informative and spoke very well English. Very hot so if there is an option to go late in the day I would advise this.”
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.
“L'escursione dei Sassi è stata molto interessante e la guida Angela è stata competente ed esaustiva.”
Discover the enchanting Sassi di Matera on a 2-hour guided walking tour with cave house and church visits, led by passionate local guides.
“Enjoyed our tour through the sassi. Highly 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.
“We took the 10.30am tour as a way of getting our bearings on our first day in Matera. We wanted to learn about the history of the city as a whole and both of the Sassi. Our guide was local to the area and was…”
Discover Matera with an overnight stay, guided Sassi tour, and authentic Lucanian cuisine. Perfect for history lovers and foodies alike.
“For me this is the third time in Matera and every time I discover something new and fascinating. Great merit to the guide Pasquale Marchetti nice and prepared. Bravo PasqualeAuto-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.
“Imma and Angelo were amazing, we had so much fun and learned a lot. You could really tell Imma was passionate and very knowledgeable of her town! 10/10 from us!!”
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.
“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.
“Excellent way to see Matera and learn about some of its fascinating history . Tony , our driver, was fun and offered to take photos of us at various locations.”
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.
“Bel giro di Matera che da un primo approccio all città, per poi visitarla a piedi, sicuramente comodo ed indispensabile per chi si muove male”
Cave houses nine thousand years deep, lit gold at night.