Top Matera Bike Tours

Matera is home to the Sassi cave churches and dwellings that make up one of the oldest cities in the world. Join your guide for an in-depth tour of the Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano districts to learn about their unique history and evolution. Discover rupestrian structures, stroll the steep and narrow lanes, and gain a deeper understanding of how this town, once called the “Shame of Italy”, is now a UNESCO-listed treasure.

Discover Sassi di Matera through a unique e-bike experience inspired by the principles of slow tourism. This guided tour lets you explore Matera at a relaxed pace, connecting with its landscapes, history, and local culture while minimizing your environmental impact. Ride effortlessly through ancient stone alleys, scenic terraces, and lesser-known paths, reaching quieter areas beyond the main tourist routes. Continue towards the Palomba rupestrian area, where rural scenery and rupestrian landscapes reveal a different and more authentic side of the territory. Along the way, stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Sassi and the surrounding landscape, offering breathtaking views and perfect photo opportunities. An eco-friendly and immersive way to discover Matera, combining nature, heritage, and active exploration.

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock city of Matera stretches over a steep cliff, so exploring it on foot can be tiring. Explore as much as possible without getting tired with this tour aboard an authentic Italian Ape Calessino (Tuk Tuk). Zip through the streets of the historic Sasso Caveoso neighborhood to admire the main churches and squares and snap photos of the famous cave houses and views of the surrounding valley.

Private panoramic tour of the historic districts of the city, aboard the historic Ape Calessino Piaggio. You will not share the tour with other guests.

Touring the cliffside Sassi di Matera on foot can be tiring. With this tuk-tuk tour, you’ll zip up the steep streets of the old town to take in the top sights in just hours. Delve into the Barisano and Caveoso districts to admire ancient cave dwellings and rupestrian churches and learn about their history via an audio guide. Navigate the warren of narrow lanes with a group leader to avoid getting lost.